Counterattack (Episode)

The ninth episode of the Ensemble Stars! Anime Adaption by David Production. The opening song is Stars ' Ensemble, and the ending song is Mischievous Party Time!!. The commercial break illustrations are from (Cheerful Glasses Boy) Makoto Yuuki and (Upperclassman's Devotion) Izumi Sena.

Summary
AKATSUKI and Mao are patrolling the grounds during the DDD as part of Student Council duties, and Keito vaguely encourages Mao to rejoin Trickstar. Izumi tries to feed Makoto in the soundproof practice room before leaving, and Makoto figures out a way to escape as Subaru confronts Izumi outside. Izumi lets Makoto out in a panic after the other tricks him, and Subaru and Makoto run back to Trickstar's live against Knights. Mao is waiting there for them, and they win against Knights. Meanwhile, fine is preparing for another round and Hokuto reminisces about his past. fine is then challenged by RYUSEITAI, followed by 2wink. After resting, Trickstar runs to the auditorium, site of the semifinals, and battles Ra*bits. Hokuto, who was watching, leaves miserably and is met by Wataru, who arrives on his balloon.

Character Appearances in Order
Characters in italics are seen but do not speak during the episode.