- 8.4/1069 votes
#1 - The Ugly Duckling
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2019
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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- 8.5/1052 votes
#2 - Boys Without Talent
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2019
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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- 8.8/1058 votes
#3 - Momoharu’s Wings
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2019
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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- 8.4/1047 votes
#4 - First Flight
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2019
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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- 8.1/1041 votes
#5 - Broken Wings
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2019
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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- 8.6/1042 votes
#6 - Now’s the Time
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2019
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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- 8.0/1041 votes
#7 - The Troublesome Freshman
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2019
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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- 8.2/1042 votes
#8 - The Duck and the Kite
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2019
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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- 8.1/1042 votes
#9 - Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s Pain
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2019
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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- 8.1/1041 votes
#10 - Manager
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2019
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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- 7.5/1034 votes
#11 - The Boys’ Stubbornness and Girls’ Pride
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2019
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.
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- 7.5/1032 votes
#12 - Team
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2019
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.
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- 7.5/1032 votes
#13 - Differing Enthusiasm
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/25/2019
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?
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- 7.1/1029 votes
#14 - Towards Victory
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/8/2020
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.
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- 7.5/1030 votes
#15 - The Boys’ Spirit
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/15/2020
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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- 7.5/1029 votes
#16 - The Best Start and the Worst Start
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/22/2020
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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- 7.4/1028 votes
#17 - Versus
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/29/2020
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?
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- 7.3/1026 votes
#18 - Now…
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/5/2020
With Sora on the sidelines, Tobi becomes the target of Kitasumi High’s latest defense strategy: the insidious 2-2-1 zone press.
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- 7.3/1026 votes
#19 - Higher Than Anyone
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/12/2020
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.
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- 7.4/1027 votes
#20 - Last Play
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/19/2020
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?
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- 7.3/1027 votes
#21 - Tears
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/26/2020
A final shot will decide the fate of the match against Kitasumiyoshi High. As the dust settles, Madoka makes a difficult decision.
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- 7.2/1026 votes
#22 - The Last Piece
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/4/2020
The school basketball tournament pits teammate against teammate. As Sora and Tobi face off, a towering new player steps onto the court.
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- 7.7/1025 votes
#23 - The Moon and the Hoop
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/11/2020
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.
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- 7.9/1026 votes
#24 - Light
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/18/2020
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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- 7.5/1029 votes
#25 - Undiscovered Talent
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 4/1/2020
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.
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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!
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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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 69 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/1/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Boys Without Talent".