Encouragement of Climb

2013TV_SHORTFINISHED67% Score

Synopsis

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 a mountain, and now they've decided to take up mountain climbing in hopes of seeing that sunrise again. They have cooking battles with mountaineering gear, climb small hills in their neighborhood, and meet new mountaineering friends as they learn the ropes of the hobby. When will they finally see that sunrise again?

(Source: Crunchyroll)

EP 1

Anything but Mountains!

Aoi spends most of her time alone, but an old friend from middle school has arrived to make good on an old promise.

EP 2

Let's Go Together!

With the help of Hinata's dad, the girls familiarize themselves with the necessary gear to climb.

EP 3

Mountain Climbing Is Dangerous!?

Hinata convinces Aoi they should start with a small mountain and work their way up to the big ones.

EP 4

Showdown! Mountain Cooking!?

Aoi and Hinata have a camping cook-off.

EP 5

What's a Schlafsack?

Aoi meets a girl from her school who is crazy about backpacking.

EP 6

I'm the One Deciding!?

It's Aoi's turn to pick the mountain, so she calls on her new friend to help.

EP 7

Which Daypack Do You Want?

Aoi picked the mountain but now she needs the right equipment.

EP 8

Let's Climb Mt. Takao!

Aoi and Hinata embark on their second climb and meet some interesting people along the way.

EP 9

A Forest Girl in the Forest!?

Hinata teaches Aoi, mountain manners and learns about giant flying squirrels.

EP 10

The Climb Isn't Over Until You Descend!?

Aoi, Hinata, and Kokona help each other down the mountain.

EP 11

Tomorrow Is Outdoors!

As Summer arrives, the girls make plans to go to Hanno River Beach together. While Hinata and Kaede shop for ingredients for the trip, Aoi invites Kokona over for a sleepover, where they decide to prepare French toast for the outing.

EP 12

To the Next Landscape

The girls arrive at the beach, where Kokona prepares tomato risotto from the ingredients Hinata and Kaede bought. After spending the day having fun, the girls take a look at the stars, becoming excited over the thought of seeing even more of them while mountain climbing.