Episode 5 of Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! takes the group on a chaotic trip to a hot spring after Satomi forgets the date and arrives hours late. Her reckless driving leaves Komaro carsick, while the episode jokes about anime’s tendency to censor vomiting with a rainbow effect.
At the hot spring, the review notes that the scenes rely more on teasing and awkward interactions than on intrusive gags. Satomi jokes with Hisako about what the boys might be doing, while Tan’s attempt to embarrass Ume backfires. The reviewer also points to the animation’s depiction of the characters’ bodies and says the episode leaves Tan’s apparent physical traits unexplained, calling that a missed opportunity for a more direct discussion.
The episode shifts into quieter comedy after the bath. Hisako and Ume share a brief moment of friendship before bed, while Tan’s attempt to spy on Arisu leads to a glimpse of her past as a delinquent. The review highlights the scene as an example of the series choosing character interaction over an obvious lewd gag.
An umbrella sketch brings more physical comedy, including Komaro being blown into a tree, before the episode introduces the robotics circle, which has appeared in earlier interstitial scenes. The review describes the sequence as a showcase for the episode’s more exaggerated animation.
Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! is streaming on OceanVeil. The review was written by Sylvia Jones, who also notes that OceanVeil’s subtitles omit context identifying Ume as a member of the handicrafts club.
Sources: Anime News Network.