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Aoi prefers indoor hobbies and is afraid of heights, but her childhood friend Hinata loves to show off her passion for mountain climbing. As young children they once watched the sunrise from the top of

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#1 - Raincoat Memories: Hey, Yuuka. What Are You Doing Now?
S2:E1510/22/2014
Upon finding an old raincoat in her closet, Kaede recalls her middle school friend, Yuuka, who was often concerned about her climbing mountains. When Yuuka got upset with her after she ended up spraining her leg, Kaede came to realise she had never taken Yuuka's advice to heart and apologised, after which they bought a raincoat together. Feeling nostalgic, Kaede rings up Yuuka and the two go out shopping together.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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#2 - Inheriting Thoughts
S2:E1610/29/2014
Aoi is anxious about climbing Mount Tanigawa as it involves riding a cable car, which isn't good for her fear of heights. Later, Kaede invites the girls to her house, where she explains she too was scared whilst riding a cable car, but found it less scary on her second go. As Aoi is encouraged by Kaede's words and decides to take on Tanigawa, Kaede gives her her old raincoat that she bought with Yuuka.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
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#3 - Can You Handle Heights Fine?
S2:E1711/5/2014
Wanting to help Aoi get over her fear of heights, Hinata takes everyone to Shinrin Park. After participating in various activities, Hinata helps Aoi to cross a suspension bridge before managing to get her to try some bouncy mountains.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
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#4 - I'm Starting a Part-Time Job!
S2:E1811/12/2014
Running low on funds for her mountaineering, Aoi applies for a part-time job at a cake shop. There, she meets college sophomore Hikari Onozuka, who shows her the ropes. After a hard day of work, Aoi feels her horizon has expanded a little.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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#5 - The Homework's Unending!
S2:E1911/19/2014
Having made much progress in her preparations for the Mt. Tanigawa trip, it soon dawns on Aoi that she hasn't touched her summer homework. With Hinata on vacation, Aoi asks Kaede to help her out, only to find she hasn't finished any of her homework either. Kaede instead calls in Yuuka to help tutor them over the next week, allowing them to get it done in time.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
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#6 - To the Mountain of Memories
S2:E2112/3/2014
The day of the Mount Tanigawa climb finally arrives, with Hinata also pondering what will happen after she and Aoi fulfil their dream. After a series of staircases and some obligatory forms, the girls arrive at Tanigawa, where Aoi must face the cable car first hand. Despite Aoi still being afraid, the other girls help her get through it before Hinata helps her ride a ski lift.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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#7 - Can We Be Friends?
S2:E2212/10/2014
As the girls officially start climbing up the mountain, they encounter a quiet young photographer named Honoka, who had previously helped them by the cable car. Interested in her, Aoi decides to follow Honoka as she goes about her photography. After encountering some rainfall, the girls arrive at the mountain hut, where Aoi and Hinata look back on memories of their previous time there, worrying what happens after their promise is fulfilled.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
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#8 - Farewell to Our Summer
S2:E2412/24/2014
On the day the Aoi invites Honoka to join her and the others for a fireworks festival, she and Hinata get into another argument with each other. As Aoi takes Honoka on a tour of Hanno, she can't stop thinking about Hinata and decides to try to make up with her, while Hinata hear how Aoi feels about her from Hikari and decides she should apologize too. Both have trouble finding an opportunity to apologize to each other during the festival, but soon find they don't really need to, quickly forgetting why they even fought in the first place.
Director:Tsutomu Yabuki
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Tsutomu Yabuki
Writer:Unknown
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#9 - Are Hiking Shoes Really Awesome?
S3:E27/9/2018
Finding that she won't be able to take on Mt. Fuji again until next summer, Aoi goes with Hinata and Kaede to look at some hiking shoes. Initially sceptical of their price and heaviness, Aoi finds some shoes she likes and climbs up Mt. Tenran to break them in.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#10 - Alps in Hanno!?
S3:E37/16/2018
Aoi decides to tackle the Hanno Alps, inevitably finding the experience pretty tough by herself. She is soon joined by Kokona, who accompanies her to Nenogongen to look at the shrines.
Director:Katsuya Shigehara
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:Katsuya Shigehara
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#11 - Having Fun with Classmates!
S3:E47/23/2018
Aoi is approached by her classmate Mio and invites her and Hinata to karaoke out alongside her friends Kasumi and Yuri. As Aoi worries about what to sing, Hinata encourages her not to overthink things and become more confident around everyone.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#12 - Let's Photograph Our Memories!
S3:E57/30/2018
Aoi, Hinata, Kokona, and Honoka go to Lockheart Castle in Gunma, each bringing their own unique cameras to take pictures of everything.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#13 - What Does Coffee Taste Like?
S3:E68/6/2018
Hearing about "mountain coffee" from Hinata's father, Aoi, feeling provoked by Hinata, becomes determined to try it as well, despite finding coffee bitter in general. After getting some advice from Kaede and Yuka, Aoi goes with Hinata to the Kanhasshu Observation Platform, where she puts her coffee making into practise.
Director:鹭之宫次郎
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:鹭之宫次郎
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#14 - She Who Does Not Work, Neither Shall She Climb?!
S3:E78/13/2018
With Aoi busy at her part-time job, Hinata goes on an outing by herself, finding herself lonely without Aoi. During closing time, Aoi manages to use what she learned throughout today to help Kokona's mother buy a cake for her daughter.
Director:Ayako Kurata
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:Ayako Kurata
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#15 - Two Promises
S3:E88/20/2018
Aoi makes plans to go to Gunma with Honoka while Hinata, unable to get in touch with Aoi, ends up making plans to go to Mt. Akagi with Kokona on the same day.
Director:Daisuke Hiramaki
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:Daisuke Hiramaki
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#16 - Everyone's Own Views
S3:E98/27/2018
Aoi and Honoka explore Gunma's shrines and go to a hot spring while Hinata and Kokona reach the peak of Mt. Akagi. At the end of the day, Aoi, Hinata, and Kokona ride the same train home, where Hinata becomes jealous of all the time Aoi spent with Honoka.
Director:Ayako Kurata
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:Ayako Kurata
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#17 - Season of Misunderstandings
S3:E109/3/2018
Aoi’s classmates invite her to hang out at Ikebukuro. She knows Hinata has prior arrangements that day, so she hesitates, but decides to go anyway.
Director:China
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:China
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#18 - A Clumsy Traversal
S3:E119/10/2018
Aoi buys Hinata a gift, but Hinata’s mind seems to be elsewhere. Meanwhile, Kaede makes plans for the gang to climb Mt. Kinpu on an overnight trip.
Director:Yusuke Yamamoto
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:Yusuke Yamamoto
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#19 - Friends
S3:E129/17/2018
Hinata hurts her foot, and Aoi decides to stay behind with her while Kokona and Kaede finish the trip to the top of Mt. Kinpu.
Director:Kazuya Aiura
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:Kazuya Aiura
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#20 - It's a Secret
S3:E139/24/2018
It’s November, and Hinata’s birthday is coming up. Aoi tries to choose a gift for her, but nothing seems right.
Director:Ayako Kurata
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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Director:Ayako Kurata
Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
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#21 - 1st Season: Spring
S4:E110/5/2022
Aoi once made a promise, but to whom? That person’s name — and the ambition it inspires — is on the tip of her tongue… and on the top of a distant peak!
Director:Kosuke Kuremizu
Writer:Yusuke Yamamoto
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Director:Kosuke Kuremizu
Writer:Yusuke Yamamoto
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#22 - 2nd Season: Summer Part 1
S4:E210/12/2022
Mt. Fuji awaits! What will Aoi and her friends see from that legendary summit? The peak is in reach... but will they all make it to the top?
Director:Yuji Tokuno
Writer:Yusuke Yamamoto
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Director:Yuji Tokuno
Writer:Yusuke Yamamoto
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#23 - 2nd Season: Summer Part 2
S4:E310/19/2022
Think you can’t climb a mountain in Tokyo? Think again! The Success Steps of the Atago Shrine are right around the corner.
Director:Hajime Katoki
Writer:Hajime Katoki
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Director:Hajime Katoki
Writer:Hajime Katoki
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#24 - 3rd Season: Fall
S4:E410/26/2022
Their next thrilling summit isn’t a mountain. It’s the king of the coasters, and they’re going to conquer this peak, too!
Director:Ryota Aikei
Writer:Yusuke Yamamoto
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Director:Ryota Aikei
Writer:Yusuke Yamamoto
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#25 - A Challenge From the Mountaineering Club!? / Tough Love on Mt. Buko?
S4:E511/2/2022
The mountaineering club is a lot of fun, but not everyone was into the idea at first glance. Some people need a more comprehensive introduction!
Directors:Yusuke Yamamoto, Kazuhiro Fukuchi
Writer:Yusuke Yamamoto
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Directors:Yusuke Yamamoto, Kazuhiro Fukuchi
Writer:Yusuke Yamamoto

Worst Episodes Summary

"Raincoat Memories: Hey, Yuuka. What Are You Doing Now?" is the worst rated episode of "Encouragement of Climb". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/22/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Inheriting Thoughts".