: After the competition, Maimai and Setsu have a brief but memorable interaction where Setsu compliments her playing, causing her to reconsider her competitive obsession. Critical Review & Community Reception
: A common complaint in community discussions was the use of voiceover commentary and unrelated background piano music that occasionally drowned out the actual shamisen playing. Watch Mashiro no Oto Episode 9 for free on gogo...
: While they don't take home the top prize, Umezono Academy wins the Judge's Special Award for the most entertaining and impactful performance. : After the competition, Maimai and Setsu have