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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 1 - The Ugly Duckling
    8.4/10(73 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Shingo Tamaki
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  2. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 2 - Boys Without Talent
    8.5/10(56 votes)

    #2 - 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?

    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  3. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 3 - Momoharu’s Wings
    9.0/10(61 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Keizo Kusakawa
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  4. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 4 - First Flight
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    #4 - 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?

    Director:Kiyotaka Kantake
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  5. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 5 - Broken Wings
    8.3/10(44 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  6. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 6 - Now’s the Time
    8.8/10(45 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Daishi Kato
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  7. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 7 - The Troublesome Freshman
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Han Young-hoon
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  8. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 8 - The Duck and the Kite
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    #8 - 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?

    Director:Harume Kosaka
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  9. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 9 - Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s Pain
    8.5/10(44 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  10. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 10 - Manager
    8.4/10(42 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Yuu Komori
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  11. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 11 - The Boys’ Stubbornness and Girls’ Pride
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #11 - The Boys’ Stubbornness and Girls’ Pride

    S1:E11

    Winning the match against the girls’ team should be a piece of cake, but Nao’s tactical abilities — not to mention the value of teamwork — shouldn’t be taken lightly.

    Director:Seo Hye-jin
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  12. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 12 - Team
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Team

    S1:E12

    When Nao abruptly resigns as manager, Sora learns that there is more to her basketball background than meets the eye. Later, the need for team funds rears its expensive head.

    Director:Osamu Kogure
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  13. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 13 - Differing Enthusiasm
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #13 - Differing Enthusiasm

    S1:E13

    True passion for the game drives players like Sora to succeed. But can passion for basketball be taught — especially to players still new to the sport?

    Director:Ryo Kamon
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  14. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 14 - Towards Victory
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Towards Victory

    S1:E14

    It’s hard to stay motivated when the inter-high tournament is so far away, but Nao has a plan to keep the team on its toes. First item on the agenda: learning how to screen.

    Director:Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  15. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 15 - The Boys’ Spirit
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #15 - 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?

    Director:Yosuke Yamamoto
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  16. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 16 - The Best Start and the Worst Start
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Han Young-hoon
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  17. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 17 - Versus
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #17 - Versus

    S1:E17

    Although guarding Taro is exhausting, Sora’s intense eyes make it clear that he’s ready to face the challenge head on. But can Chucky say the same when he takes to the court?

    Director:Osamu Kogure
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  18. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 18 - Now…
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Now…

    S1:E18

    With Sora on the sidelines, Tobi becomes the target of Kitasumi High’s latest defense strategy: the insidious 2-2-1 zone press.

    Director:Ryo Kamon
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  19. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 19 - Higher Than Anyone
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Higher Than Anyone

    S1:E19

    Dedication. Perseverance. Commitment. These are the qualities that make a basketball champion — and thanks to Konishi, Momoharu isn’t sure if he possesses any of them.

    Director:Kenichi Eto
    Writer:Go Zappa

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  20. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 20 - Last Play
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #20 - Last Play

    S1:E20

    As Sora steps into the role of pointguard, Chiaki steps into the spotlight. The fate of the game hangs in the balance, but will their change-up lead to victory or defeat?

    Directors:Han Young-hoon, Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  21. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 21 - Tears
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #21 - Tears

    S1:E21

    A final shot will decide the fate of the match against Kitasumiyoshi High. As the dust settles, Madoka makes a difficult decision.

    Director:Yuu Komori
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  22. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 22 - The Last Piece
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #22 - The Last Piece

    S1:E22

    The school basketball tournament pits teammate against teammate. As Sora and Tobi face off, a towering new player steps onto the court.

    Director:Osamu Kogure
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  23. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 23 - The Moon and the Hoop
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #23 - The Moon and the Hoop

    S1:E23

    Mokichi’s height gives him an undisputed advantage on the court, but when it comes to basketball, height alone can’t outpace the pressure of lofty expectations.

    Directors:Han Young-hoon, Yasuyuki Fuse
    Writer:Kenichi Yamashita

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  24. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 24 - Light
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Ryo Kamon
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  25. Ahiru no Sora Season 1 Episode 25 - Undiscovered Talent
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Undiscovered Talent

    S1:E25

    After a sleepless night, the first match of the tournament has arrived. But Kuzu High isn’t the only team pinning their dreams on this game.

    Director:Yuu Komori
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Ugly Duckling" is the best rated episode of "Ahiru no Sora" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 73 votes. Directed by Shingo Tamaki and written by Go Zappa, it aired on 10/1/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Boys Without Talent".