Encouragement of Climb
Encouragement of Climb

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?

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?

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Anything but Mountains!

Aoi spends most of her time alone, but an old friend from middle school has arrived to make good on an old promise.

EP 2

Let's Go Together!

With the help of Hinata's dad, the girls familiarize themselves with the necessary gear to climb.

EP 3

Mountain Climbing Is Dangerous!?

Hinata convinces Aoi to try climbing a mountain, but Aoi thinks they should start with a small mountain and work their w

EP 4

Showdown! Mountain Cooking!?

Aoi and Hinata have a camping cook-off.

EP 5

What's a Schlafsack?

Aoi meets a girl from her school who is crazy about backpacking.

EP 6

I'm the One Deciding!?

It's Aoi's turn to pick the mountain, so she calls on her new friend to help.

EP 7

Which Daypack Do You Want?

Aoi picked the mountain but now she needs the right equipment.

EP 8

Let's Climb Mt. Takao!

Aoi and Hinata embark on their second climb and meet some interesting people along the way.

EP 9

A Forest Girl in the Forest!?

Hinata teaches Aoi, mountain manners and learns about giant flying squirrels.

EP 10

The Climb Isn't Over Until You Descend!?

Aoi, Hinata, and Kokona help each other down the mountain.

EP 11

Tomorrow Is Outdoors!

In preparation for their next trip, Aoi invites Kokona over to help her cook snacks.

EP 12

To the Next Landscape

Aoi, Hinata, Kaeda, and Kokona meet up for a picnic at Hannou River.

EP 1

Let's Camp Overnight in a Tent!

Aoi and Hinata put up a real tent in Hinata's yard! Afterwards, Kaede and Kokona join them and they cook a meal outside

EP 2

Let's Go See Mount Fuji!

Hinata, Kaede and Kokona meet to discuss secret plans to surprise Aoi with a special view of Mt. Fuji, and decide on cli

EP 3

Climbing the Mountain

The girls continue their climb up Mt. Mitsutouge and discover plenty of interesting things. The climb gets more difficul

EP 4

The Fun After the Climb

The girls reach the summit of Mt. Mitsutouge and Aoi realizes something about herself. After eating lunch together, they

EP 5

I Won't Forgive You!

Aoi, Hinata and Kokona eat crepes together and talk about the past. On the way home, Hinata really embarrasses Aoi. Late

EP 6

In Order to Do What You Love

Aoi meets with Hinata and her father and gets motivated to climb Mt. Fuji. Aoi begins preparations, but her mom is not o

EP 7

Encouragement of Swim?

You thought it was all about mountain climbing, but no! It's actually about swimming! So obviously you need to buy a swi

EP 8

Make Lovely Memories

Aoi makes the plan for climbing Mt. Fuji. She buys snacks and drinks for the climb the next day. Even though she is prep

EP 9

Nice to Meet You, Mt. Fuji!

The girls arrive at the fifth station on Mt. Fuji. They have lunch and Aoi and Kokona buy walking sticks to get stamped

EP 10

Mt. Fuji Is Not Easy...

The climb up Mt. Fuji starts to become a bit more difficult. Maybe Mt. Fuji isn't easy after all. Aoi starts to push her

EP 11

I've Had Enough!

Having succumbed to altitude sickness, Aoi is forced to stay behind with Kaede. Hinata and Kokona make it and experience

EP 12

Dear My Friend

Aoi is depressed about not making it to the top of Mt. Fuji. Hinata and Kokona are unsure of how to approach her. How ca

EP 13

The Tale of the Mysterious Firefly

After being invited to go firefly watching, Aoi and Hinata recall that they once went firefly watching when they were yo

EP 14

Mt. Kirigamine With Mom!

With Aoi's mother still cautious about her climbing up mountains again, Hinata and her father suggest that she invite he

EP 15

Raincoat Memories: Hey, Yuuka. What Are You Doing Now?

Upon finding an old raincoat in her closet, Kaede recalls her middle school friend, Yuuka, who was often concerned about

EP 16

Inheriting Thoughts

Aoi is anxious about climbing Mount Tanigawa as it involves riding a cable car, which isn't good for her fear of heights

EP 17

Can You Handle Heights Fine?

Wanting to help Aoi get over her fear of heights, Hinata takes everyone to Shinrin Park. After participating in various

EP 18

I'm Starting a Part-Time Job!

Running low on funds for her mountaineering, Aoi applies for a part-time job at a cake shop. There, she meets college so

EP 19

The Homework's Unending!

Having made much progress in her preparations for the Mt. Tanigawa trip, it soon dawns on Aoi that she hasn't touched he

EP 20

Kokona's Big Hanno Adventure

On the day before the Tanigawa climb, Kokona, whose birthday is on the same day, gets some new shoes as an early present

EP 21

To the Mountain of Memories

The day of the Mount Tanigawa climb finally arrives, with Hinata also pondering what will happen after she and Aoi fulfi

EP 22

Can We Be Friends?

As the girls officially start climbing up the mountain, they encounter a quiet young photographer named Honoka, who had

EP 23

The Promise

The girls have Honoka join them for dinner, where they celebrate Kokona's birthday together. Later that night, Honoka gi

EP 24

Farewell to Our Summer

On the day the Aoi invites Honoka to join her and the others for a fireworks festival, she and Hinata get into another a

EP 1

First Date at Mt. Tsukuba!?

Wanting to repay Hinata for the souvenir she got her from Mt. Fuji, Aoi invites her for a late night climb up Mt. Tsukub

EP 2

Are Hiking Shoes Really Awesome?

Finding that she won't be able to take on Mt. Fuji again until next summer, Aoi goes with Hinata and Kaede to look at so

EP 3

Alps in Hanno!?

Aoi decides to tackle the Hanno Alps, inevitably finding the experience pretty tough by herself. She is soon joined by K

EP 4

Having Fun with Classmates!

Aoi is approached by her classmate Mio and invites her and Hinata to karaoke out alongside her friends Kasumi and Yuri.

EP 5

Let's Photograph Our Memories!

Aoi, Hinata, Kokona, and Honoka go to Lockheart Castle in Gunma, each bringing their own unique cameras to take pictures

EP 6

What Does Coffee Taste Like?

Hearing about "mountain coffee" from Hinata's father, Aoi, feeling provoked by Hinata, becomes determined to try it as w

EP 7

She Who Does Not Work, Neither Shall She Climb?!

With Aoi busy at her part-time job, Hinata goes on an outing by herself, finding herself lonely without Aoi. During clos

EP 8

Two Promises

Aoi makes plans to go to Gunma with Honoka while Hinata, unable to get in touch with Aoi, ends up making plans to go to

EP 9

Everyone's Own Views

Aoi and Honoka explore Gunma's shrines and go to a hot spring while Hinata and Kokona reach the peak of Mt. Akagi. At th

EP 10

Season of Misunderstandings

Aoi’s classmates invite her to hang out at Ikebukuro. She knows Hinata has prior arrangements that day, so she hesitat

EP 11

A Clumsy Traversal

Aoi buys Hinata a gift, but Hinata’s mind seems to be elsewhere. Meanwhile, Kaede makes plans for the gang to climb Mt

EP 12

Friends

Hinata hurts her foot, and Aoi decides to stay behind with her while Kokona and Kaede finish the trip to the top of Mt.

EP 13

It's a Secret

It’s November, and Hinata’s birthday is coming up. Aoi tries to choose a gift for her, but nothing seems right.

EP 1

1st Season: Spring

Aoi once made a promise, but to whom? That person’s name — and the ambition it inspires — is on the tip of her ton

EP 2

2nd Season: Summer Part 1

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

EP 3

2nd Season: Summer Part 2

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

EP 4

3rd Season: Fall

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

EP 5

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

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

EP 6

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

A trip to Naguri Lake? Sounds like fun, especially since Aoi gets to try canoeing with her coworker. But does this outin

EP 7

Where to Watch the First Sunrise / Hiking With Classmates!

Hinata, Kokona and Aoi plan to watch the first sunrise from atop Mt. Tenranzan, but the plan may change on a dime when t

EP 8

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

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

EP 9

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

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

EP 10

A New Season

A spur-of-the-moment proposal snowballs into Aoi leading her entire class on a hike! Somehow this feels more like herdin

EP 11

We Meet Again, Mount Fuji!

After her last attempt, it’s time for Aoi to scale Mount Fuji once again. But she isn’t climbing alone, and her plan

EP 12

Onward! To a New Summit

The girls head up the Subashiri Trail despite fears about the weather, and things seem to go smoothly! But past is all t

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