Claim: Only the first and final episodes of the Hanayamata anime were directed by Atsuko Ishizuka, a director and animator who began her animation career with Madhouse.
Evidence: Hanayamata (2014) - Director, OP storyboard & direction, storyboard (ep 8), episode director (ep 1, 12) She began her animation career after joining Madhouse in 2004. Director, animator