Encouragement of Climb

Season 3

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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13 Episodes

First Date at Mt. Tsukuba!?
E1
Episode 1First 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. Tsukuba to treat her to a night view at the top. Arriving at the top, Aoi resolves to once again take on Mt. Fuji.
Are Hiking Shoes Really Awesome?
E2
Episode 2Are 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 some hiking shoes. Initially sceptical of their price and heaviness, Aoi finds some shoes she likes and climbs up Mt. Tenran to break them in.
Alps in Hanno!?
E3
Episode 3Alps in Hanno!?Aoi decides to tackle the Hanno Alps, inevitably finding the experience pretty tough by herself. She is soon joined by Kokona, who accompanies her to Nenogongen to look at the shrines.
Having Fun with Classmates!
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Episode 4Having Fun with Classmates!Aoi is approached by her classmate Mio and invites her and Hinata to karaoke out alongside her friends Kasumi and Yuri. As Aoi worries about what to sing, Hinata encourages her not to overthink things and become more confident around everyone.
Let's Photograph Our Memories!
E5
Episode 5Let's Photograph Our Memories!Aoi, Hinata, Kokona, and Honoka go to Lockheart Castle in Gunma, each bringing their own unique cameras to take pictures of everything.
What Does Coffee Taste Like?
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Episode 6What Does Coffee Taste Like?Hearing about "mountain coffee" from Hinata's father, Aoi, feeling provoked by Hinata, becomes determined to try it as well, despite finding coffee bitter in general. After getting some advice from Kaede and Yuka, Aoi goes with Hinata to the Kanhasshu Observation Platform, where she puts her coffee making into practise.
She Who Does Not Work, Neither Shall She Climb?!
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Episode 7She 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 closing time, Aoi manages to use what she learned throughout today to help Kokona's mother buy a cake for her daughter.
Two Promises
E8
Episode 8Two PromisesAoi makes plans to go to Gunma with Honoka while Hinata, unable to get in touch with Aoi, ends up making plans to go to Mt. Akagi with Kokona on the same day.
Everyone's Own Views
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Episode 9Everyone's Own ViewsAoi and Honoka explore Gunma's shrines and go to a hot spring while Hinata and Kokona reach the peak of Mt. Akagi. At the end of the day, Aoi, Hinata, and Kokona ride the same train home, where Hinata becomes jealous of all the time Aoi spent with Honoka.
Season of Misunderstandings
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Episode 10Season of MisunderstandingsAoi’s classmates invite her to hang out at Ikebukuro. She knows Hinata has prior arrangements that day, so she hesitates, but decides to go anyway.
A Clumsy Traversal
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Episode 11A Clumsy TraversalAs Kaede invites everyone on a camping trip across Mt. Mizugaki and Mt. Kinpu, Hinata starts to become hostile towards Aoi upon hearing she spent the night preparing food with Kokona. While acting stubborn and going against Aoi's suggestions of taking a safer route, Hinata secretly injures her knee.
Friends
E12
Episode 12FriendsWhile trekking up Mt. Kinpu, Hinata becomes overwhelmed by her knee injury, prompting Aoi to stay with her and escort her back to camp. Along the way, Hinata reveals that she was worried Aoi would drift away from her to spend time with other friends.
It's a Secret
E13
Episode 13It's a SecretIt’s November, and Hinata’s birthday is coming up. Aoi tries to choose a gift for her, but nothing seems right.