Before the ceremony, Hikari reaffirms his feelings for Manaka, who promises to tell him something important once the event concludes.
The episode follows the village of Shioshishio as its residents prepare for a period of hibernation while the surface-dwelling and sea-dwelling humans collaborate for the ceremony.
" Unreachable Fingertips " (Japanese: Todokanai Yubisaki ).
The episode features the core English voice cast, notable for their performances during the emotional climax: Max Mittelman. Manaka Mukaido: Michelle Ruff. Chisaki Hiradaira: Brianna Knickerbocker. Kaname Isaki: Bryce Papenbrook. Tsumugu Kihara: Chris Hackney. Akari Shiodome: Erica Mendez. Lord Uroko: Christopher Niosi. Plot Summary
Part of the series' official English localization by NIS America. Original Air Date: December 26, 2013. Key Creative Staff: Director: Toshiya Shinohara. Writer: Mari Okada. Studio: P.A. Works. English Dub Cast