: The episode is noted for its high-quality animation during the pool scenes, featuring various main and supporting characters in themed swimwear. Production Credits
According to Anime News Network , the creative team behind this specific episode included: : Toshikatsu Tokoro. Script : Hitomi Amamiya. Animation Directors : Jun Hanzawa and Shou Sugai. Eyecatch Illustrator : Hiro Kanzaki. Astarottes Toy Episode 9
: Shows genuine concern for Naoya’s health, further cracking her "man-hater" shell as she realizes how much she relies on his presence. : The episode is noted for its high-quality
Episode 9 of (Astarotte no Omocha!), titled "Slight Fever Backslash," is widely remembered as the "swimsuit episode," blending the series' characteristic ecchi elements with a rare moment of emotional vulnerability for the protagonist, Naoya Tohara. Episode Plot Summary Animation Directors : Jun Hanzawa and Shou Sugai
: Naoya begins acting strangely, showing signs of extreme irritability and physical exhaustion, which the characters jokingly refer to as "harem sickness" or frustration.