Episodes

With the popularity of "action heroines", many districts have had local heroines of their own, complete with live action hero shows. In Hinano City, Mikan Kise takes her younger sister Yuzuka to a hero show of the most popular local heroine, Kamidaio, only to discover the show had been cancelled at the last minute. || The heroine Kamidaio`s performance is cancelled! In an effort to make her sister`s dream come true, Mikan approaches Ann in hopes of making a Kamidaio appearance happen. Source: crunchyroll

After managing to recruit both Ann and Mikan to join the project, Misaki, who is working to erase Hinano's debt within six months, puts up a poster for more applicants, attracting costume designer Mana Midorikawa and technician Genki Aoyama. || Misaki asks Mikan and Ann to become the action heroines of Hinano City! While they get acquainted with the other girls on the Heroine Team, another girl preps for her moment. Source: crunchyroll

As the girls find themselves needing a new place to practise, they are approached by a rhythmic gymnast from another school named Kanon Shimura, who is baffled to find Ann had quit rhythmic gymnastics to watch tokusatsu shows. || Kanon demands to know why Ann quit the rhythmic gymnastics team. Unsatisfied with her answer, Kanon challenges An to a competition. Why is Kanon so determined to fight her? Source: crunchyroll

Following Kamidaio's copyright claim, the girls are tasked with coming up with an original local heroine that shows off Hinano's appeal. As each girl presents their own ideas for a concept, Mikan proposes that they promote the city's fruits, deciding on the team name Cheer Fruits. || The action heroines are facing a possible infringement lawsuit, so they`ll have to build original heroines from scratch. What concept will represent their small town best? Source: crunchyroll

The girls approach Yuki about joining Cheer Fruits, but she gets scared off by her own paranoia over quitting the idol business. || Genki`s twin sister Yuki is the singer Cheer Fruits needs, but Yuki`s past as a failed idol has made her too paranoid to perform. Can they help her overcome her fears? Source: crunchyroll

With the girls needing a pink heroine who is knowledgeable about special effects to further improve the shows, Misaki tells Roko about Hatsuri Momoi, a girl who seems perfect for the role but tends to go overboard with her appreciation for her. || A "Whimsical Angel" makes an appearance, or is she an "Explosion Angel?" The Cheer Fruits try to decide what to do with their newest excited interloper. Source: crunchyroll

Struggling to write her next script while also wondering if she still has a place in Hina-Nectar, Mikan proposes a trip to the beach for a change of pace. || The Cheer Fruits` determination to save their town grows even stronger. Meanwhile, Mikan faces a challenge that may require more resolve than ever. Source: crunchyroll

After putting on a surprise rehearsal for Misaki's birthday, they discover that another local heroine group has the exact same format they were planning. || Mikan is past her deadline to write new material, so she suggests a trip to beach for inspiration. However, is her place in the Cheer Fruits on the line? Source: crunchyroll

With Cheer Fruits now in the top ten local heroine ranking, Mako Kamisu, the woman who plays Kamidaio, comes to Hinano to interview the girls, revealing herself to be a fan of their show too. || Cheer Fruits` popularity begins to soar! They even get a visit from Ann`s hero: Kamidaio herself! After the encounter, though, something changes in Ann... Source: crunchyroll

Back in the top ten, the girls are given the opporunity to perform at the Hinano Culture Center. In the run-up to the show, Mikan writes an expansive script, encouraging Misaki to once again appear as a performer. || As the girls practice to perform the newest show, lingering apprehensions loom in Misaki`s mind. Things only get worse when Misaki suddenly disappears. Source: crunchyroll

Watching the show online, Misaki is surprised to see the girls sticking to the script that included her role. Just then, Mikan begins adlibbing, throwing in a plot element that reflects the turmoil Misaki is going through and their desire to support her. || The girls are preparing for their largest stage yet and Misaki is still nowhere to be seen. With so much on the line, they can`t afford to make mistakes now. Source: crunchyroll