: The shadows indicate a desperate need for the "Mother's right eye," which was stolen 14 years prior. This further connects to Shinpei's own time-looping ability, which is granted by that specific eye. Technical Breakdown
: Tokiko leads the group to the base of a massive shadow structure where Haine, the "Mother" of the shadows, resides. It is revealed that the Hishigata Clinic has been providing the shadows with "food" (dead bodies) for years.
: Produced by OLM and directed by Ayumu Watanabe , the series is an adaptation of the suspense-mystery manga by Yasuki Tanaka.
The episode follows Shinpei and his allies as they delve into the secrets beneath the island, specifically investigating the Hishigata family's involvement with the Shadow phenomenon.