The Best Episodes of Laid-Back Camp

The three-girl camping trip is winding down, but Rin, Ayano, and Nadeshiko are determined to see everything there is to see and eat everything there is to eat before it's over!

Director: Takaaki Nagano

Writer: Brazily Anne Yamada

On their way to meet up with Nadeshiko for a three-girl camping trip, Rin and Ayano bike their way around Ikawa to see the area's impressive array of suspension bridges.

Director: Arisa Shima, Shintaro Inokawa, Ryotaro Honda

Writer: Pierre Sugiura

Rin and Ayano bike their way up treacherous mountain roads and cross terrifying swinging bridges to make it to the campsite. While she waits for them, Nadeshiko takes in the sights and manages to find a scare of her own...

Director: Naoki Horiuchi

Writer: Pierre Sugiura

Nadeshiko takes it upon herself to prep the campsite, as well as a few treats. When the other girls finally make it, it's time for a campfire and a camp-worthy feast!

Director: Norio Kajima

Writer: Brazily Anne Yamada

Nadeshiko arrives at her campsite and begins experimenting with outdoor cooking, when two kids show up.

Director: Kagetsu Aizawa

Writer: Jin Tanaka

Chiaki comes to find out that her surprise encounter with Aoi ahead of their cherry blossom camp trip is thanks to a sudden (and speedy) gift. Meanwhile, Rin joins up with Nadeshiko and her sister to take in some nostalgic scenery.

Director: Kentaro Sugimoto

Writer: Yumi Suzumori

It’s the last day of the Izu trip. The group visit the Iidas, who had helped them on their Izu trip and say hi to the hot spring capybaras.

Director: Kagetoshi Asano, Yoshiaki Kyougoku

Writer: Jin Tanaka

Rin thinks back to how her grandpa got her into camping. Meanwhile, the Outdoor Activities Club gets back together for the first time in a while. They build an alcohol stove and plan their next outing.

Director: Shin Tosaka

Writer: Pierre Sugiura

Rin takes her first solo camp trip in a while, and Nadeshiko takes an impromptu drive with her sister to see the local cherry blossoms while they're in full bloom.

Director: Xu Jinfeng

Writer: Brazily Anne Yamada

Chiaki and Aoi check in at the Asagiri Plateau campsite while Toba sets up her grill and starts drinking. While the two eat at a nearby restaurant, Rin prepares her tent and Nadeshiko shows up shortly after. The four purchase firewood and return to Toba's table, where she has fallen asleep as Ena and her dog Chikuwa arrive. The campers and Chikuwa spend the afternoon playing frisbee with other kids before going their separate ways. At night, Aoi cooks sukiyaki for the group. When their stove runs out of gas, Rin leaves to buy more. She remembers Ena's comments about how fun a group camping trip would be, to which she smiles.

Director: Yayoi Takano

Writer: Jin Tanaka

Nadeshiko is spending New Years at her grandma’s place in Shizuoka. Her friend, Ayano is staying over, and Rin joins them to hang out.

Director: Tarou Iwasaki

Writer: Jin Tanaka

With winter break over, the girls begin planning their next OutClub outing.

Director: Kaoru Suzuki

Writer: Jin Tanaka

Everyone is going to Izu to camp soon, and so Nadeshiko plans what to make. Meanwhile, Rin adds some new parts to her bike, when her grandpa pays her a visit.

Director: Norihiko Nagahama

Writer: Jin Tanaka

Akari joins the other campers, and they head out to Izu. They check out various geospots and try the local food.

Director: Tarou Iwasaki

Writer: Mutsumi Ito

It’s the second day of the OutClub’s Izu trip. They go to Dougashima Island and walk across the tombolo, and put on a surprise birthday party for Nadeshko and Aoi at the end of the day.

Director: Shingo Kaneko

Writer: Jin Tanaka

Ena takes Chikuwa for a springtime walk in the park, Nadeshiko manages to sneak some trains into her cherry blossom tour with her sister, and Chiaki tries her hand at solo camping with a savory twist.

Director: Harume Kosaka

Writer: Pierre Sugiura

Nadeshiko tells the group what she expects them to be like in ten years when Rin returns. After bathing, the campers enjoy various movies and shows on a tablet Chiaki had brought along until they decide to call it a night. Under the stars, Rin and Nadeshiko talk about their plans for the new year before going to sleep. The next morning, the two cook breakfast and watch the Sun rise behind Mount Fuji. Rin returns to her job at a bookstore, while Nadeshiko continues pondering about getting one of her own to afford camping equipment. Ena texts her about a job opportunity delivering New Year's cards, which she accepts. In the epilogue, Nadeshiko returns to Motosuko to solo camp when she receives a message from Rin, who also happens to be doing the same. Nadeshiko proposes sending photos of their respective campsites to one another; after seeing herself in Rin's picture, she turns around and realizes they will be camping at the same location.

Director: Yoshiaki Kyougoku

Writer: Jin Tanaka

At Lake Shibire, Rin and Nadeshiko set up their tents as the latter worries about the myth of a ghost in the lake, while Rin's mother calls the man who had offered Chiaki the steak, revealing him as Rin's grandfather. Rin struggles to ignite the coals in the mini-grill, so Nadeshiko visits a nearby camp for advice. She meets a pair of siblings consisting of a brother and his drunk sister; the brother offers input and new coal for use. After cooking the meat, the two head back to the siblings' campground to give them plates of food as thanks, receiving jambalaya in return. That evening, Rin leaves her tent and encounters a silhouette of a beastly creature, prompting her to run off. As it turns out, the still-inebriated sister had stumbled upon their campsite.

Director: Yuta Yamazaki

Writer: Jin Tanaka

It’s New Year’s Eve. Rin arrives at the shore in Shizuoka. Nadeshiko is busy with her temp job, when she receives a message from Rin.

Director: Shingo Kaneko

Writer: Jin Tanaka

Nadeshiko goes solo camping for the first time. Meanwhile, Rin, who is out touring Hayakawa City, bumps into Nadeshiko’s sister, Sakura.

Director: Kaoru Suzuki

Writer: Jin Tanaka

The gang changes course and head toward a different campsite. After they hit the hot springs, at night, Nadeshiko treats them to her cooking.

Director: Yayoi Takano

Writer: Mutsumi Ito

The Outclub girls decide to make a day of camping in Ena's yard to cut Aki's hair and try out their new DIY alcohol stoves. Meanwhile, a new camper takes some smaller trips for herself and starts dreaming big.

Director: Norio Kajima

Writer: Brazily Anne Yamada

Chiaki, Aoi and Ena arrive at Lake Yamanaka, but they run into some trouble.

Director: Norihiko Nagahama

Writer: Mutsumi Ito

Nadeshiko's group takes a nice relaxing dip in the hot springs, almost succumbing to the urge to eat before they reach their campsite. Meanwhile, Rin arrives at the Takabotchi Highlands and is overcome by a desire to go to a hot spring too, only to discover the nearest one has closed down. Dejected, Rin decides to climb up the peak, where she is rewarded with a lovely view, before finding a spot to cook some pasta. The club finally arrive at their campsite, where Nadeshiko makes curry for everyone. While the others are asleep, Nadeshiko goes to take a picture of the city lights to send to Rin, who goes to the summit of Mt. Takabotchi to send her a similar view in return.

Director: Nobuharu Kamanaka

Writer: Mutsumi Ito

The entire gang finally gets together for their much-awaited cherry blossom camp trip, and there's plenty of good food and good memories to go around!

Director: Shin Tosaka

Writer: Pierre Sugiura