The group continues to exploit the zombies' reliance on sound, though the sheer volume of the horde makes stealth nearly impossible in this encounter. Trivia & Production

One of the zombies at the start of the episode is designed to resemble former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Saeko demonstrates her acrobatic combat prowess, using her bokken to smash through the wall of zombies to distract them from the main group.

Their path is blocked by a massive wire barrier strung across the road. The Humvee hits the curb, causing Rei Miyamoto to be thrown from the vehicle into a surrounding horde of zombies.

Using the Humvee’s versatility, Shizuka Marikawa successfully drives the group across the river to reach the side where Saya's house is located.

The episode opens on Air Force One, revealing that the zombie pandemic has reached the highest levels of the U.S. government, leaving the President and Chairman infected.

The episode features a unique ending song, "The Place of Hope" by Maon Kurosaki.