22/7 Episode 5: Just Flip It Over!
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22/7 Episode 5: Just Flip It Over!
Quick facts
- Episode: 5 of 13
- Title: Just Flip It Over!
- Air date: February 8, 2020
- Japanese/romaji: ひっくり返せばええねんで! Hikkuri Kaeseba ee Nende!
- Canon/filler label: Main story episode — recommended
Original summary
The Wall issues a new order instructing the girls to perform at ITF (Idol Tokyo Festival), known as a stepping-stone to success for idols. This is the first festival appearance for 22/7, but after seeing other idol groups they realize that they lack cohesiveness. Feeling a sense of urgency, Miyako plans an Okonomiyaki party to strengthen the bond of the group, and she says that all members are required to participate. Miyako affectionately watches over the members as they have fun making Okonomiyaki.
Though she has been quiet about it, Miyako’s reason for becoming an idol becomes apparent…
What happens in the episode
This episode advances the idol-project mystery by putting the group under another demand from the agency-and-Wall system. In PopRot terms, the important movement is not only the task itself, but how the girls process being turned into performers before they feel emotionally ready. The Wall issues a new order instructing the girls to perform at ITF (Idol Tokyo Festival), known as a stepping-stone to success for idols. This is the first festival appearance for 22/7, but after seeing other idol groups they realize that they lack cohesiveness. Feeling a sense of urgency, Miyako plans an Okonomiyaki party to strengthen the bond of the group, and she says that all members are required to participate. Miyako affectionately watches over the members as they have fun making Okonomiyaki.
Though she has been quiet about it, Miyako’s reason for becoming an idol becomes apparent…
The key viewing angle is the gap between public idol polish and private discomfort. The show keeps asking whether a group created by orders can become a real unit once the members start seeing one another’s fears, histories, and strengths.
Watch or skip?
Watch. 22/7 is character-forward, so even setup-heavy episodes matter for understanding later group tension. Completionists should also watch the extra episode because it closes the anime experience as bonus material.
Characters in this episode
Miu Takigawa
Sakura Fujima
Jun Toda
Akane Maruyama
Ayaka TachikawaWhere to watch
- Official 22/7 anime USA site
- Crunchyroll or other legal regional services may carry availability depending on location and licensing window.
- Availability changes by region; always use official streaming/search pages rather than unofficial uploads.
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