This one sets the stage for the winter section of the series that begins on November 23rd and focuses on the winter troupe.
The first season was directed by Keisuke Shinohara based on the series composition by Naoki Hayashi.
This season is directed by Masayuki Sakoi while Naoki Hayashi is on board for the series composition while Nozomi Nagatomo is taking over as the character designer for it.