A Place Further Than the Universe

Season 1

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A group of high school girls join an expedition headed towards the Antarctic.

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13 Episodes

One Million Yen for Youth
E1
One Million Yen for YouthMari Tamaki, AKA Kimari, really wanted to have a great adventure in high school, but could never take the first step. Now in her second year, she meets Shirase Kobuchizawa, a girl who is determined to go to Antarctica despite being told it's impossible. Kimari is so moved by Shirase's indomitable spirit that she vows to go to Antarctica with her.
Kabukicho Fremantle
E2
Kabukicho FremantleTo earn money for a trip to Fremantle, Mari takes a job and thinks about Antarctica. She draws the attention of coworker Hinata Miyake, who decides to join her. The three friends head to Tokyo to observe the Antarctic civilian exhibition.
The Follow Backs Don't Stop!
E3
The Follow Backs Don't Stop!Kimari, Shirase, and Hinata need to figure out a way that high school girls might be allowed to go to Antarctica. Although dubious about their chances, they quickly find a report about a high school-aged actress named Yuzuki Shiraishi, who's being allowed to come along. Shirase attempts to make contact with Yuzuki's agency, but it just so happens that Yuzuki has come to them.
Four Caterpillars
E4
Four CaterpillarsKimari and the others finally have their tickets to Antarctica. However, they'll need to go on a three-day summer training camp to learn the skills they'll need. In the mountains, they experience everything from lectures to field work, and meet the team commander, who seems to have a history with Shirase.
Dear My Friend
E5
Dear My FriendThe date of the expedition draws ever closer. Mari is excited to go, but her friend Megumi has been acting very strange. When the moment arrives, unspoken words between the two finally gush out.
Welcome to the Durian Show
E6
Welcome to the Durian ShowArriving in Singapore for a two day layover, Hinata is shocked to discover she has lost her passport. Without it, she cannot go to Antarctica. As the deadline approaches, the group risks not being able to travel together.
The Ship That Sees the Universe
E7
The Ship That Sees the UniverseThe group arrives in Fremantle and see the ship that will take them to Antarctica. They explore the ship and wonder how the trip is going to go. Shirase then has some words with Gin about her missing mother.
Howling, Maddening, Screaming
E8
Howling, Maddening, ScreamingThe ship sets out from Fremantle, heading for Antarctica. The girls interview crew members, peel potatoes, and get training to improve their stamina. But as exhausted as they are already, an even greater disaster awaits them!
Antarctic Love Story (Blizzard Arc)
E9
Antarctic Love Story (Blizzard Arc)Expedition member Toshio confesses his love for Gin, and asks if Shirase knows anything that might help him get closer to her. Shirase tells him that Gin was just a friend of her mother's, so the girls insist that Shirase go to talk to Gin herself.
Partial Friendship
E10
Partial FriendshipAt last, the girls have arrived in Antarctica, and are awed by the scene before them. No one's been at Syowa Station in three years, so there's a lot to do to get it cleaned up. As the girls keep themselves busy, Yuzuki seems to make up her mind about something.
Bash the Drum Can
E11
Bash the Drum CanWhen the girls are testing a video connection to Japan for New Year's, a few of Hinata's "friends" come calling. Hinata begs off, but seems distracted for the rest of the day. Shirase decides to get to the bottom of things.
A Place Further Than the Universe
E12
A Place Further Than the UniverseEver since her mother was lost in Antarctica, Shirase has felt like she was lost in a terrible dream. Despite her fear of what will happen if nothing changes after she goes, she and her friends now set off on their final journey to the place where her mother was lost.
We'll Go On Another Journey Someday
E13
We'll Go On Another Journey SomedayKimari wakes up to the sound of her alarm and goes through her duties for the day. The girls have gotten used to their lives in Antarctica, but the summer team will have to leave in three days. Their journey of a lifetime is reaching its end.