Ahiru no Sora

Season 1

TV-PG
Sora joins the high school basketball club, but his unmotivated teammates don't care about the game. To get anywhere, he has to change their minds.

50 Episodes

  • The Ugly Duckling
    E1
    The Ugly DucklingSora is determined to join the basketball club, but the club’s members are determined to goof off instead of practice. Sora’s solution? A five-on-one game, winner takes all.
  • Boys Without Talent
    E2
    Boys Without TalentSora’s skill and enthusiasm remind Momoharu of what it means to be passionate about basketball — but will Momoharu keep his promise to get serious about the game again?
  • Momoharu’s Wings
    E3
    Momoharu’s WingsPunks from Maru High have challenged Sora’s team to a basketball match, but how good is their team, anyway? Sora goes undercover to investigate.
  • First Flight
    E4
    First FlightThe day of the match against Maru High is here, and Sora can’t wait to hit the court. But do the punks of Kuzu High stand a chance against their more experienced opponents?
  • Broken Wings
    E5
    Broken WingsTokitaka thinks he’s found a way to shut Sora out of the paint, but the pint-sized powerhouse still has a trick up his sleeve that could turn this game around.
  • Now’s the Time
    E6
    Now’s the TimeSora’s new strategy has put him in the crosshairs of the defense, and things are looking bleak. Luckily for him, Kuzu High’s secret weapon is ready to take the court.
  • The Troublesome Freshman
    E7
    The Troublesome FreshmanAfter taking an exhausted Sora home post-game, Madoka learns the truth about Sora’s basketball-star mother and the reasoning behind his grand ambitions.
  • The Duck and the Kite
    E8
    The Duck and the KiteKite only cares about two things: the ball and the basket. Team bonding? He’ll pass, thanks — but will he change his tune when he learns he shares a common dream with Sora?
  • Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s Pain
    E9
    Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s PainKite’s fate was sealed the moment he laid hands on those upperclassmen. Luckily for him, Sora has never been one to give up without a fight.
  • Manager
    E10
    ManagerAll Sora wanted was to get his "wings" repaired. He didn’t count on getting a super cute, super clumsy team manager in the bargain.
  • The Boys’ Stubbornness and Girls’ Pride
    E11
    The Boys’ Stubbornness and Girls’ PrideWinning the match against the girls’ team should be a piece of cake, but Nao’s tactical abilities — not to mention the value of teamwork — shouldn’t be taken lightly.
  • Team
    E12
    TeamWhen Nao abruptly resigns as manager, Sora learns that there is more to her basketball background than meets the eye. Later, the need for team funds rears its expensive head.
  • Differing Enthusiasm
    E13
    Differing EnthusiasmTrue passion for the game drives players like Sora to succeed. But can passion for basketball be taught — especially to players still new to the sport?
  • Towards Victory
    E14
    Towards VictoryIt’s hard to stay motivated when the inter-high tournament is so far away, but Nao has a plan to keep the team on its toes. First item on the agenda: learning how to screen.
  • The Boys’ Spirit
    E15
    The Boys’ SpiritThe players of Kuzu High have just one practice game to prove they’re worth taking seriously. Has their training camp paid off, or will Kitasumi High dominate the court?
  • The Best Start and the Worst Start
    E16
    The Best Start and the Worst StartAs Kitasumi High gets serious, Nao unveils Kuzu High’s super secret defense strategy. It’s time to knock out the competition — and Sora is the key to victory.
  • Versus
    E17
    VersusAlthough guarding Taro is exhausting, Sora’s intense eyes make it clear that he’s ready to face the challenge head on. But can Chucky say the same when he takes to the court?
  • Now…
    E18
    Now…With Sora on the sidelines, Tobi becomes the target of Kitasumi High’s latest defense strategy: the insidious 2-2-1 zone press.
  • Higher Than Anyone
    E19
    Higher Than AnyoneDedication. Perseverance. Commitment. These are the qualities that make a basketball champion — and thanks to Konishi, Momoharu isn’t sure if he possesses any of them.
  • Last Play
    E20
    Last PlayAs Sora steps into the role of pointguard, Chiaki steps into the spotlight. The fate of the game hangs in the balance, but will their change-up lead to victory or defeat?
  • Tears
    E21
    TearsA final shot will decide the fate of the match against Kitasumiyoshi High. As the dust settles, Madoka makes a difficult decision.
  • The Last Piece
    E22
    The Last PieceThe school basketball tournament pits teammate against teammate. As Sora and Tobi face off, a towering new player steps onto the court.
  • The Moon and the Hoop
    E23
    The Moon and the HoopMokichi’s height gives him an undisputed advantage on the court, but when it comes to basketball, height alone can’t outpace the pressure of lofty expectations.
  • Light
    E24
    LightMidterms have arrived, and the team will have to hit the books if they all want to enter the tournament preliminaries. Meanwhile, Madoka makes a shocking discovery.
  • Undiscovered Talent
    E25
    Undiscovered TalentAfter a sleepless night, the first match of the tournament has arrived. But Kuzu High isn’t the only team pinning their dreams on this game.
  • Rush and Rush
    E26
    Rush and RushHobble a key player, and the entire team will fall apart. Chiaki learns this lesson the hard way when the players of Shinjo High render his passing abilities obsolete.
  • The Hard Play
    E27
    The Hard PlayKuzu’s early lead makes no difference to Shinjo High, who quickly takes control of the game. Subbed in as pointguard, can Sora turn the tide back in his team’s favor?
  • Vow
    E28
    VowAs pressure builds and halftime approaches, Chiaki makes a decision that could shake the entire team. Will he leave Kuzu high and dry or rally in time for the second half?
  • Bonds
    E29
    BondsAs Kuzu dominates the court, the prospect of winning fades for Shinjo High — but help is on the way from the team’s most unlikely player.
  • Reason for Living
    E30
    Reason for LivingDespite his terrible knee injury, Kojima’s skill are formidable, but he isn’t the only member of Shinjo High that Kuzu should keep on their radar…
  • What Must Be Protected
    E31
    What Must Be ProtectedAs the end of the game draws near, the players of Kuzu High push themselves to the limit. Only one thing’s for certain: Stamina will decide their fate.
  • Time Limit
    E32
    Time LimitWith only seconds on the clock, the pressure of defending the lead falls squarely on Kuzu High. But winning the match isn’t the only thing Sora needs to worry about…
  • Life
    E33
    LifeReunited at long last, Sora and his mother have a lot to talk about — and time is of the essence. Elsewhere, Sora’s teammates deal with the aftermath of their recent match.
  • Light Trails
    E34
    Light TrailsSora is nowhere to be found, and in his absence, the basketball team must pick up the pieces. Whether they will succeed depends on the fire burning in their hearts.
  • Stand
    E35
    StandA new challenger with mysterious motivations approaches Tobi for a game of one-on-one. Meanwhile, Sora returns, but the basketball team isn’t the same club he left behind.
  • Kids Are Allright
    E36
    Kids Are AllrightThe team must find a new advisor, so they take matters into their own hands — but will Satsuki be willing to return to the basketball club? Better yet, will Momoharu?
  • Tender
    E37
    TenderIt may be raining, but nothing can douse Sora and his teammates’ fiery passion for basketball. Proving that passion to the administration, however, is another matter entirely.
  • Earring
    E38
    EarringRestless and unfocused, Madoka takes the night off to hang out with friends. But fun turns to fear when Madoka realizes she’s lost something important in the pouring rain…
  • Fight For Rock For Life
    E39
    Fight For Rock For LifeChiba is determined to take Maru High to the top! And with only one more chance to reach the inter-high, they’ll have to pull out all the stops to beat Yokohama Taiei.
  • Stop & Go
    E40
    Stop & GoYokohama Taiei is a force to be reckoned with, but not everyone is suited for a spot on this infamous team. Elsewhere, Sora seeks out a previous opponent for guidance.
  • Challenger
    E41
    ChallengerThe day of the match against Yokohama Taiei descends along with a wave of unprecedented heat… and Tobi is nowhere to be found.
  • War Declaration
    E42
    War DeclarationAfter a rocky start, Kuzu plays surprisingly well again Yokohama Taiei — but when a new player enters the game, the tide abruptly turns.
  • The Best Lineup
    E43
    The Best LineupAt rock bottom, the only way to go is up. Tobi knows this all too well, and he’s determined to take Kuzu High all the way to the top! But first they need to take Taiei down…
  • Fuse
    E44
    FuseWhat’s a pint-sized point guard to do when the opposition shuts down every play? Advice on the matter comes from an unexpected source, but it may do more harm than good.
  • Break
    E45
    BreakTobi and Sora have something in common: rivalries with other players. Too bad Tobi’s rivalry seems so one-sided… for now, at least.
  • Certain Proof
    E46
    Certain ProofOnce they find the spark that sets them alight, Kuzu High will not be stopped. The spark that sets Sora ablaze? Another player who will bring out his full potential.
  • Sora the Duck
    E47
    Sora the DuckSora gets a run for his money when a pokerfaced new player leaps onto the court — and into the role of the opposition’s point guard.
  • The Straight Story
    E48
    The Straight StorySome players run toward the finish line; others stop or slow down along the way. With Chiaki’s help, Tobi intends to sprint straight to winning against Yokohama Taiei!
  • The Last Period
    E49
    The Last PeriodIt’s the final period of their match against Yokohama, and the fate of the Kuzu High basketball team hangs entirely upon their performance in the last few seconds of the game.
  • Bridge
    E50
    BridgeThe match is finally over, and one question remains: Have the players of Kuzu High done enough to save the basketball club, or have their inter-high dreams come to an end?

Cast of Season 1

  • Yuki KajiSora Kurumatani (voice)
  • Katsuyuki KonishiChiaki Hanazono (voice)
  • Yuma UchidaMomoharu Hanazono (voice)
  • Chado HoriiRyuhei 'Nabe' Nabeshima (voice)
  • Taku YashiroShinichi 'Yasu' Yasuhara (voice)
  • KENNMasahiro 'Chucky' Saki (voice)
  • Keizo KusakawaDirector
  • Shingo TamakiDirector
  • Kyosuke MaedaDirector
  • Go ZappaWriter
  • Takeshi HinataWriter
  • Satoshi UmetsuProducer

 

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