: The episode begins with Shinpei being sniped by a Shadow—later revealed to be Shide using Nezu's rifle—plunging him into his seventh time loop.
In , titled "Lights, Camera, Action" (July 21, 2022), the conflict on Hitogashima reaches a fever pitch as Shinpei and his allies launch a high-stakes counteroffensive against the Shadows. This episode is widely celebrated by fans for its "all-out war" atmosphere and top-tier animation. Plot Summary
: Shinpei realizes that Haine is aware of his looping and is purposely shifting his "start point" forward in time. He estimates he has only one loop left before the starting point catches up to the present, leaving him with zero margin for error.