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The Best Episodes of Ahiru no Sora

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The Best Episodes of Ahiru no Sora

A stout, weak, yet highly passionate Sora Kurumatani enters Kuzuryuu High School with hopes that he’ll fulfill his mother’s wishes to dominate his first high...

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  1. Background image for Bridge
    9.0/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Bridge

    S1:E50

    The 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?

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    Director:Shingo Tamaki
    Writer:Go Zappa
  2. Background image for Momoharu’s Wings
    8.8/10(61 votes)

    #2 - Momoharu’s Wings

    S1:E3

    Punks from Maru High have challenged Sora’s team to a basketball match, but how good is their team, anyway? Sora goes undercover to investigate.

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    Writer:Go Zappa
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    8.8/10(53 votes)

    #3 - Life

    S1:E33

    Reunited 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.

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    Director:Osamu Kogure
    Writer:Go Zappa
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    8.6/10(45 votes)

    #4 - Now’s the Time

    S1:E6

    Sora’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.

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    Director:Daishi Kato
    Writer:Go Zappa
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    8.6/10(33 votes)

    #5 - What Must Be Protected

    S1:E31

    As 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.

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    8.4/10(72 votes)

    #6 - The Ugly Duckling

    S1:E1

    Sora 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.

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    Director:Shingo Tamaki
    Writer:Go Zappa
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    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #7 - Boys Without Talent

    S1:E2

    Sora’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?

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    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Go Zappa
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    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #8 - First Flight

    S1:E4

    The 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?

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    Writer:Go Zappa
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    8.4/10(42 votes)

    #9 - The Troublesome Freshman

    S1:E7

    After taking an exhausted Sora home post-game, Madoka learns the truth about Sora’s basketball-star mother and the reasoning behind his grand ambitions.

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    Writer:Go Zappa
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    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #10 - The Duck and the Kite

    S1:E8

    Kite 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?

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    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Time Limit

    S1:E32

    With 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…

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    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Light Trails

    S1:E34

    Sora 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.

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    8.3/10(43 votes)

    #13 - Broken Wings

    S1:E5

    Tokitaka 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.

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    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Go Zappa
  15. Background image for Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s Pain
    8.3/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s Pain

    S1:E9

    Kite’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.

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    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
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    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #15 - Manager

    S1:E10

    All Sora wanted was to get his "wings" repaired. He didn’t count on getting a super cute, super clumsy team manager in the bargain.

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    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Vow

    S1:E28

    As 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?

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    Director:Kenichi Eto
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    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #17 - Light

    S1:E24

    Midterms 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.

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    Director:Ryo Kamon
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    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #18 - The Hard Play

    S1:E27

    Kuzu’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?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Go Zappa
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    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #19 - Bonds

    S1:E29

    As 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.

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    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #20 - Reason for Living

    S1:E30

    Despite 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…

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    Director:Ryo Kamon
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    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #21 - Kids Are Allright

    S1:E36

    The 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?

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    Director:Ryo Kamon
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    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Certain Proof

    S1:E46

    Once 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.

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    Director:Kenichi Eto
  24. Background image for The Last Period
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #23 - The Last Period

    S1:E49

    It’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.

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    Writer:Go Zappa
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    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #24 - The Boys’ Spirit

    S1:E15

    The 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?

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    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #25 - The Best Start and the Worst Start

    S1:E16

    As 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.

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    Writer:Go Zappa

Best Episodes Summary

"Bridge" is the best rated episode of "Ahiru no Sora". It scored 9/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Shingo Tamaki and written by Go Zappa, it aired on 9/30/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Momoharu’s Wings".