The story occurs in the highly competitive animation industry, where individuals strive to earn the coveted title of "haken" for their work. Saito Hitomi, a rookie director, faces numerous challenges while working on her first anime project with her team. Meanwhile, Ouji Chiharu, an experienced animation director with a history of successful films, collaborates with producer Arishina Kayako to create his first animated feature in eight years. Both films are set to release on the same day, sparking fierce competition between the two directors as they aim for the title of "haken." Who will come out on top?