Overview
- Episode 4, titled “Perfect Preparation,” released on January 22 on Crunchyroll internationally and on Netflix in select Asian regions.
- The episode runs roughly 28 minutes, several minutes longer than the standard weekly runtime.
- Crunchyroll began streaming the English-dubbed version the same day, with returning cast members confirmed.
- User ratings on IMDb reached a reported 9.8/10, marking the highest score for any episode of the series to date.
- While the production and emotional impact earned broad praise, some fans criticized the adaptation for soft-pedaling a manga visual parallel between Maki and Toji.