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Encouragement of Climb — Next Summit

Joined by fellow mountaineering enthusiasts, including the spirited Hinata Kuraue and the other climbers they’ve met on their journey to great heights, Aoi and friends tackle tough challenges and conquer new summits while they embark on adventures throughout the mountain ranges of Japan.

Episodes

  • E01 1st Season: Spring

    Oct 5, 2022 · 24m

    Aoi once made a promise, but to whom? That person’s name — and the ambition it inspires — is on the tip of her tongue… and on the top of a distant peak!

  • E02 2nd Season: Summer Part 1

    Oct 12, 2022 · 24m

    Mt. Fuji awaits! What will Aoi and her friends see from that legendary summit? The peak is in reach... but will they all make it to the top?

  • E03 2nd Season: Summer Part 2

    Oct 19, 2022 · 24m

    Think you can’t climb a mountain in Tokyo? Think again! The Success Steps of the Atago Shrine are right around the corner.

  • E04 3rd Season: Fall

    Oct 26, 2022 · 24m

    Their next thrilling summit isn’t a mountain. It’s the king of the coasters, and they’re going to conquer this peak, too!

  • E05 A Challenge From the Mountaineering Club!? / Tough Love on Mt. Buko?

    Nov 2, 2022 · 24m

    The mountaineering club is a lot of fun, but not everyone was into the idea at first glance. Some people need a more comprehensive introduction!

  • E06 Hikari’s Big Date Plans! / Together for a White Christmas!

    Nov 9, 2022 · 24m

    A trip to Naguri Lake? Sounds like fun, especially since Aoi gets to try canoeing with her coworker. But does this outing feel a bit…unusual?

  • E07 Where to Watch the First Sunrise / Hiking With Classmates!

    Nov 16, 2022 · 24m

    Hinata, Kokona and Aoi plan to watch the first sunrise from atop Mt. Tenranzan, but the plan may change on a dime when they get unexpected news!

  • E08 Power Spot for Valentine’s Day? / Trying Out Snowshoes!

    Nov 23, 2022 · 24m

    With Valentine’s Day approaching, Aoi and the girls invite Honoka out to hike Mt. Mitake in Okutama.

  • E09 Mountain Stream Fishing – The Meaning of Life? / Off to Kamakura With Hinata’s Family!

    Nov 30, 2022 · 24m

    Learning to fish is fun… or at least it should be. So why does it feel like Kokona’s mind is miles away from the day’s activities at Naguri stream?

  • E10 A New Season

    Dec 7, 2022 · 24m

    A spur-of-the-moment proposal snowballs into Aoi leading her entire class on a hike! Somehow this feels more like herding cats than a game of “follow the leader,” though…

  • E11 We Meet Again, Mount Fuji!

    Dec 14, 2022 · 24m

    After her last attempt, it’s time for Aoi to scale Mount Fuji once again. But she isn’t climbing alone, and her plans will need to make her friends happy, too.

  • E12 Onward! To a New Summit

    Dec 21, 2022 · 24m

    The girls head up the Subashiri Trail despite fears about the weather, and things seem to go smoothly! But past is all too often prologue, and Hinata must make a big decision…

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