Animation Seisaku Shinkou Kuromi-chan 2

Following the success of Time Journeys, Studio Petit finds itself overwhelmed with three simultaneous anime productions. With only four artists, one manager, one director, and an exhausted production assistant to handle the workload, the studio struggles to meet its quotas. In response, the owner hires Takashimadaira, a veteran producer, to assist Kuromi and get the schedule back on track. However, Takashimadaira prioritizes meeting deadlines above all else, severely compromising animation quality. This approach infuriates Shihonmatsu, who has been supporting Kuromi; he quits in protest, coincidentally during the same week he attempts to stop smoking. Left without key support and facing crushing schedules, Kuromi is forced to make a difficult decision between maintaining artistic standards and adhering to strict delivery dates, as the team must choose between following orders and doing their jobs properly.