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The Best Episodes of A Place Further than the Universe Season 1

Every episode of A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Place Further than the Universe Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 12 - A Place Further Than the Universe
    9.4/10(374 votes)

    S1:E12

    Ever 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.

    Director:Tomoya Kitagawa
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  2. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 13 - We'll Go On Another Journey Someday
    8.9/10(261 votes)

    S1:E13

    Kimari 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.

    Director:Atsuko Ishizuka
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  3. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 5 - Dear My Friend
    8.4/10(223 votes)

    S1:E5

    It's been several months since their training, and the girls' trip to Antarctica is drawing near. With Rin's help, Kimari manages to sort out her luggage, and in doing so, finds a game she borrowed from Megumi a long time ago. When she visits her friend to return it and talk about old times, though, Megumi doesn't seem to remember it at all...

    Director:Koji Sawai
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  4. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 9 - Antarctic Love Story (Blizzard Arc)
    8.4/10(211 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Kang Tae-sik
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  5. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 11 - Bash That Drum Can!
    8.4/10(202 votes)

    S1:E11

    When 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.

    Director:Hideaki Ōba
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  6. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 3 - The Follow Backs Don't Stop!
    8.3/10(223 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Masatoyo Takada
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  7. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 6 - Welcome to the Durian Show
    8.2/10(204 votes)

    S1:E6

    The girls have a stopover in Singapore on their way from Japan to Fremantle. They decide to spend their time sightseeing, but Yuzuki notices Hinata acting strangely.

    Director:Norihiko Nagahama
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  8. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 7 - The Ship That Sees the Universe
    8.2/10(203 votes)

    S1:E7

    After arriving in Fremantle, the girls get a tour of their icebreaker ship. When Gin mentions that their new room was where Shirase's mother once stayed, the girls check to see if she might have left something behind there...

    Director:Tomoya Kitagawa
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  9. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 10 - Partial Friendship
    8.2/10(196 votes)

    S1:E10

    At 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.

    Director:Koji Sawai
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  10. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 1 - One Million Yen for Youth
    8.0/10(271 votes)

    S1:E1

    Mari 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.

    Director:Atsuko Ishizuka
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  11. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 4 - Four Caterpillars
    7.9/10(212 votes)

    S1:E4

    Kimari 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.

    Director:Kang Tae-sik
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  12. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 8 - Howling, Maddening, Screaming
    7.9/10(198 votes)

    S1:E8

    The 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!

    Director:Masatoyo Takada
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  13. A Place Further than the Universe Season 1 Episode 2 - Kabukicho Fremantle
    7.8/10(233 votes)

    S1:E2

    To get on a ship to Antarctica, Kimari and Shirase will first need the money to fly from Japan to Fremantle, Australia. To earn this money, Kimari gets a job at a convenience store, where she meets a girl named Hinata Miyake. Hinata decides to join them on the trip, and quickly gets swept up in Shirase's next plan...

    Director:Tomoya Kitagawa
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Place Further Than the Universe" is the best rated episode of "A Place Further than the Universe" season 1. It scored 9.4/10 based on 374 votes. Directed by Tomoya Kitagawa and written by Jukki Hanada, it aired on 3/20/2018. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "We'll Go On Another Journey Someday".