Encouragement of Climb

Season 2

TV-PG

High schooler Aoi, formerly passionate about mountain climbing, lost interest after an accident. Her friend Hinata reignites Aoi's love for the sport, helping her overcome fears, make friends, and find courage to continue climbing.

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24 Episodes

Let's Camp Overnight in a Tent!
E1
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 together. They camp in the tent overnight and get excited about climbing mountains soon.
Let's Go See Mount Fuji!
E2
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 climbing Mt. Mitsutouge together. They meet up with Aoi and begin the climb, but they are steadfast in keeping the surprise a secret from her until the top!
Climbing the Mountain
E3
Climbing the MountainThe girls continue their climb up Mt. Mitsutouge and discover plenty of interesting things. The climb gets more difficult, but Kaede shares some wisdom with Aoi. After a difficult part, Hinata is finally able to surprise Aoi with a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji!
The Fun After the Climb
E4
The Fun After the ClimbThe girls reach the summit of Mt. Mitsutouge and Aoi realizes something about herself. After eating lunch together, they begin their descent. It's a difficult descent, but a reward awaits them at the bottom!
I Won't Forgive You!
E5
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. Later, Hinata tries to make up with her but only makes things worse. In the end, Hinata has to think of a way to truly apologize to Aoi.
In Order to Do What You Love
E6
In Order to Do What You LoveAoi meets with Hinata and her father and gets motivated to climb Mt. Fuji. Aoi begins preparations, but her mom is not okay with the idea of climbing the mountain at night. She learns to stand up for herself and pursue something she really wants.
Encouragement of Swim?
E7
Encouragement of Swim?Hinata takes Aoi to visit Azuma Gorge, suggesting they invite Kaede and Kokona along to go swimming in ''sexy'' swimsuits. Aoi, who only has her school swimsuit, tries to pick out a swimsuit for herself.
Make Lovely Memories
E8
Make Lovely MemoriesAoi makes the plan for climbing Mt. Fuji. She buys snacks and drinks for the climb the next day. Even though she is prepared, she still feels uneasy. Finally, the big day arrives and the girls make their way to Mt. Fuji.
Nice to Meet You, Mt. Fuji!
E9
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 along the way. The climb starts and they take it easy on the way up to the eighth station.
Mt. Fuji Is Not Easy...
E10
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 herself to keep going. Will the girls make it to the top to see the sunrise together?
I've Had Enough!
E11
I've Had Enough!Having succumbed to altitude sickness, Aoi is forced to stay behind with Kaede. Hinata and Kokona make it and experience the rising sun atop the summit of Mt. Fuji, and walk around the caldera and to the highest point of Japan. Aoi is extremely frustrated and has to descend the mountain with Kaede, where they later meet up with Hinata and Kokona and head home together.
Dear My Friend
E12
Dear My FriendAs summer vacation begins, Aoi remains depressed from her failure, with Hinata unsure about how to help her. Upon receiving some postcards Hinata and Kokona sent her from Mt. Fuji's summit, Aoi decides to take a walk up Mt. Ternran, the first mountain she climbed with Hinata.
The Tale of the Mysterious Firefly
E13
The Tale of the Mysterious FireflyAfter being invited to go firefly watching, Aoi and Hinata recall that they once went firefly watching when they were younger. When they ended up getting lost, they were led back to their parents by an alleged firefly, though they both have different ideas about what kind of firefly it was.
Mt. Kirigamine With Mom!
E14
Mt. Kirigamine With Mom!With Aoi's mother still cautious about her climbing up mountains again, Hinata and her father suggest that she invite her to climb Mount Kirigamine with them. Whilst climbing the mountain, Aoi is reminded of the mountain she climbed with Hinata when they were younger, though neither can remember which mountain it was. Hinata's father later reveals that mountain was Mount Tanigawa, leaving the girls excited to try and climb it once more.
Raincoat Memories: Hey, Yuuka. What Are You Doing Now?
E15
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 her climbing mountains. When Yuuka got upset with her after she ended up spraining her leg, Kaede came to realise she had never taken Yuuka's advice to heart and apologised, after which they bought a raincoat together. Feeling nostalgic, Kaede rings up Yuuka and the two go out shopping together.
Inheriting Thoughts
E16
Inheriting ThoughtsAoi is anxious about climbing Mount Tanigawa as it involves riding a cable car, which isn't good for her fear of heights. Later, Kaede invites the girls to her house, where she explains she too was scared whilst riding a cable car, but found it less scary on her second go. As Aoi is encouraged by Kaede's words and decides to take on Tanigawa, Kaede gives her her old raincoat that she bought with Yuuka.
Can You Handle Heights Fine?
E17
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 activities, Hinata helps Aoi to cross a suspension bridge before managing to get her to try some bouncy mountains.
I'm Starting a Part-Time Job!
E18
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 sophomore Hikari Onozuka, who shows her the ropes. After a hard day of work, Aoi feels her horizon has expanded a little.
The Homework's Unending!
E19
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 her summer homework. With Hinata on vacation, Aoi asks Kaede to help her out, only to find she hasn't finished any of her homework either. Kaede instead calls in Yuuka to help tutor them over the next week, allowing them to get it done in time.
Kokona's Big Hanno Adventure
E20
Kokona's Big Hanno AdventureOn the day before the Tanigawa climb, Kokona, whose birthday is on the same day, gets some new shoes as an early present from her mother and decides to go on a walk to Akebano Children's Forest Park to try them out. After returning home, Kokona celebrates her birthday with her mother, who ran a little late home from work. Meanwhile, Aoi, who spent the day making a pound cake, wonders about what will happen after her dream is fulfilled.
To the Mountain of Memories
E21
To the Mountain of MemoriesThe day of the Mount Tanigawa climb finally arrives, with Hinata also pondering what will happen after she and Aoi fulfil their dream. After a series of staircases and some obligatory forms, the girls arrive at Tanigawa, where Aoi must face the cable car first hand. Despite Aoi still being afraid, the other girls help her get through it before Hinata helps her ride a ski lift.
Can We Be Friends?
E22
Can We Be Friends?As the girls officially start climbing up the mountain, they encounter a quiet young photographer named Honoka, who had previously helped them by the cable car. Interested in her, Aoi decides to follow Honoka as she goes about her photography. After encountering some rainfall, the girls arrive at the mountain hut, where Aoi and Hinata look back on memories of their previous time there, worrying what happens after their promise is fulfilled.
The Promise
E23
The PromiseThe girls have Honoka join them for dinner, where they celebrate Kokona's birthday together. Later that night, Honoka gives some advice to Aoi concerning her promise, and the two exchange contact info with her. The next morning, as the girls continue their ascent, Aoi and Hinata look back on their recent adventures as they finally watch the sunrise together, realising that their promise will continue forever as they keep making memories together.
Farewell to Our Summer
E24
Farewell to Our SummerOn the day the Aoi invites Honoka to join her and the others for a fireworks festival, she and Hinata get into an argument with each other. As Aoi takes Honoka on a tour of Hanno, she can't stop thinking about Hinata and decides to try to make up with her, while Hinata hear how Aoi feels about her from Hikari and decides she should apologize too.