Encouragement of Climb
Aoi prefers indoor hobbies and is afraid of heights, but her childhood friend Hinata loves to show off her passion for mountain climbing. As young children they once watched the sunrise from the top of a mountain, and now they've decided to take up mountain climbing in hopes of seeing that sunrise again. They have cooking battles with mountaineering gear, climb small hills in their neighborhood, and meet new mountaineering friends as they learn the ropes of the hobby. When will they finally see that sunrise again?
Episodes
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.
11st Season: Spring
24 minOct 5, 2022
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!
22nd Season: Summer Part 1
24 minOct 12, 2022
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?
32nd Season: Summer Part 2
24 minOct 19, 2022
Think you can’t climb a mountain in Tokyo? Think again! The Success Steps of the Atago Shrine are right around the corner.
43rd Season: Fall
24 minOct 26, 2022
Their next thrilling summit isn’t a mountain. It’s the king of the coasters, and they’re going to conquer this peak, too!
5A Challenge From the Mountaineering Club!? / Tough Love on Mt. Buko?
24 minNov 2, 2022
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!
6Hikari’s Big Date Plans! / Together for a White Christmas!
24 minNov 9, 2022
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?
7Where to Watch the First Sunrise / Hiking With Classmates!
24 minNov 16, 2022
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!
8Power Spot for Valentine’s Day? / Trying Out Snowshoes!
24 minNov 23, 2022
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Aoi and the girls invite Honoka out to hike Mt. Mitake in Okutama.
9Mountain Stream Fishing – The Meaning of Life? / Off to Kamakura With Hinata’s Family!
24 minNov 30, 2022
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?
10A New Season
24 minDec 7, 2022
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…
11We Meet Again, Mount Fuji!
24 minDec 14, 2022
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.
12Onward! To a New Summit
24 minDec 21, 2022
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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