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The Best Episodes of Ahiru no Sora Season 1

Every episode of Ahiru no Sora Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ahiru no Sora Season 1!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 50 - Bridge
    9.1/10(47 votes)

    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?

    Director:Shingo Tamaki
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  2. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 3 - Momoharu’s Wings
    9.0/10(65 votes)

    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.

    Director:Keizo Kusakawa
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  3. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 33 - Life
    9.0/10(57 votes)

    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.

    Director:Osamu Kogure
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  4. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 31 - What Must Be Protected
    8.9/10(35 votes)

    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.

    Director:Yuu Komori
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  5. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 6 - Now’s the Time
    8.8/10(49 votes)

    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.

    Director:Daishi Kato
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  6. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 34 - Light Trails
    8.6/10(33 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kenichi Eto
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  7. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 2 - Boys Without Talent
    8.5/10(60 votes)

    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?

    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  8. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 4 - First Flight
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    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?

    Director:Kiyotaka Kantake
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  9. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 8 - The Duck and the Kite
    8.5/10(47 votes)

    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?

    Director:Harume Kosaka
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  10. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 32 - Time Limit
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    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…

    Directors:Han Young-hoon, Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  11. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 1 - The Ugly Duckling
    8.4/10(80 votes)

    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.

    Director:Shingo Tamaki
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  12. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 9 - Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s Pain
    8.4/10(48 votes)

    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.

    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  13. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 7 - The Troublesome Freshman
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    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.

    Director:Han Young-hoon
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  14. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 10 - Manager
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    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.

    Director:Yuu Komori
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  15. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 28 - Vow
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    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?

    Director:Kenichi Eto
    Writer:Makoto Koyama

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  16. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 46 - Certain Proof
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    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.

    Director:Kenichi Eto
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  17. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 5 - Broken Wings
    8.2/10(48 votes)

    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.

    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  18. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 24 - Light
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ryo Kamon
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  19. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 29 - Bonds
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Han Young-hoon, Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Takuji Tokunaga

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  20. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 30 - Reason for Living
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    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…

    Director:Ryo Kamon
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  21. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 36 - Kids Are Allright
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    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?

    Director:Ryo Kamon
    Writer:Takuji Tokunaga

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  22. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 49 - The Last Period
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    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.

    Director:Sorato Shimizu
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  23. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 16 - The Best Start and the Worst Start
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    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.

    Director:Han Young-hoon
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  24. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 27 - The Hard Play
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  25. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 35 - Stand
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    S1:E35

    A 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.

    Directors:Han Young-hoon, Makoto Kido
    Writer:Makoto Koyama

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Bridge" is the best rated episode of "Ahiru no Sora" season 1. It scored 9.1/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Shingo Tamaki and written by Go Zappa, it aired on 9/30/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Momoharu’s Wings".