Encouragement of Climb 2013
What is Encouragement of Climb?
Encouragement of Climb is a television series that originally premiered in 2013 and is classified under the animation, action and adventure, and comedy genres. The series features characters including Hinata Kuraue.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 61
- First aired
- Jan 3, 2013
- Last aired
- Dec 21, 2022
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, BS11
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
- Updated
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Encouragement of Climb is a television series that originally premiered in 2013 and is classified under the animation, action and adventure, and comedy genres. The series features characters including Hinata Kuraue. The plot follows a character named Aoi, who prefers indoor hobbies and suffers from a fear of heights. Her childhood friend Hinata loves to show off her passion for mountain climbing. As young children, the two once watched the sunrise from the top of a mountain. Deciding to take up mountain climbing again in hopes of seeing that sunrise once more, they engage in activities such as cooking battles with mountaineering gear and climbing small hills in their neighborhood. Along the way, they meet new mountaineering friends, including fellow mountaineering enthusiasts, as they learn the ropes of the hobby and work toward eventually seeing that sunrise again.
Should you watch it?
“Two friends reconnect through mountain climbing in search of a childhood sunrise.”
- Heartwarming friendship dynamics
- Relaxing outdoor adventures
- Charming character growth
- Slow pacing may not suit all viewers
- Limited dramatic conflict
You enjoy gentle stories about friendship and personal challenges.
Suitable for most audiences; focuses on positive relationships and outdoor activities.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Anything but Mountains! Jan 3, 2013
- E2 Let's Go Together! Jan 10, 2013
- E3 Mountain Climbing Is Dangerous!? Jan 17, 2013
- E4 Showdown! Mountain Cooking!? Jan 24, 2013
- E5 What's a Schlafsack? Jan 31, 2013
- E6 I'm the One Deciding!? Feb 7, 2013
- E7 Which Daypack Do You Want? Feb 14, 2013
- E8 Let's Climb Mt. Takao! Feb 21, 2013
- E9 A Forest Girl in the Forest!? Feb 28, 2013
- E10 The Climb Isn't Over Until You Descend!? Mar 7, 2013
- E11 Tomorrow Is Outdoors! Mar 14, 2013
- E12 To the Next Landscape Mar 21, 2013
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Let's Camp Overnight in a Tent! Jul 9, 2014
- E2 Let's Go See Mount Fuji! Jul 16, 2014
- E3 Climbing the Mountain Jul 23, 2014
- E4 The Fun After the Climb Jul 30, 2014
- E5 I Won't Forgive You! Aug 6, 2014
- E6 In Order to Do What You Love Aug 13, 2014
- E7 Encouragement of Swim? Aug 20, 2014
- E8 Make Lovely Memories Aug 27, 2014
- E9 Nice to Meet You, Mt. Fuji! Sep 3, 2014
- E10 Mt. Fuji Is Not Easy... Sep 10, 2014
- E11 I've Had Enough! Sep 17, 2014
- E12 Dear My Friend Sep 24, 2014
- E13 The Tale of the Mysterious Firefly Oct 8, 2014
- E14 Mt. Kirigamine With Mom! Oct 15, 2014
- E15 Raincoat Memories: Hey, Yuuka. What Are You Doing Now? Oct 22, 2014
- E16 Inheriting Thoughts Oct 29, 2014
- E17 Can You Handle Heights Fine? Nov 5, 2014
- E18 I'm Starting a Part-Time Job! Nov 12, 2014
- E19 The Homework's Unending! Nov 19, 2014
- E20 Kokona's Big Hanno Adventure Nov 26, 2014
- E21 To the Mountain of Memories Dec 3, 2014
- E22 Can We Be Friends? Dec 10, 2014
- E23 The Promise Dec 17, 2014
- E24 Farewell to Our Summer Dec 24, 2014
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 First Date at Mt. Tsukuba!? Jul 2, 2018
- E2 Are Hiking Shoes Really Awesome? Jul 9, 2018
- E3 Alps in Hanno!? Jul 16, 2018
- E4 Having Fun with Classmates! Jul 23, 2018
- E5 Let's Photograph Our Memories! Jul 30, 2018
- E6 What Does Coffee Taste Like? Aug 6, 2018
- E7 She Who Does Not Work, Neither Shall She Climb?! Aug 13, 2018
- E8 Two Promises Aug 20, 2018
- E9 Everyone's Own Views Aug 27, 2018
- E10 Season of Misunderstandings Sep 3, 2018
- E11 A Clumsy Traversal Sep 10, 2018
- E12 Friends Sep 17, 2018
- E13 It's a Secret Sep 24, 2018
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 1st Season: Spring Oct 5, 2022
- E2 2nd Season: Summer Part 1 Oct 12, 2022
- E3 2nd Season: Summer Part 2 Oct 19, 2022
- E4 3rd Season: Fall Oct 26, 2022
- E5 A Challenge From the Mountaineering Club!? / Tough Love on Mt. Buko? Nov 2, 2022
- E6 Hikari’s Big Date Plans! / Together for a White Christmas! Nov 9, 2022
- E7 Where to Watch the First Sunrise / Hiking With Classmates! Nov 16, 2022
- E8 Power Spot for Valentine’s Day? / Trying Out Snowshoes! Nov 23, 2022
- E9 Mountain Stream Fishing – The Meaning of Life? / Off to Kamakura With Hinata’s Family! Nov 30, 2022
- E10 A New Season Dec 7, 2022
- E11 We Meet Again, Mount Fuji! Dec 14, 2022
- E12 Onward! To a New Summit Dec 21, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Is this show about competitive climbing?
No, it's a relaxed slice-of-life series focused on personal growth and friendship through casual mountaineering.
Does it have action or intense scenes?
The show is calm and low-stakes, with no intense or dangerous situations.
Are there any romantic subplots?
The focus is on friendship and personal challenges, not romance.
Do they ever reach the summit in the series?
The characters work toward climbing goals, including revisiting a meaningful summit from their past.
Is it educational about real mountain climbing?
It includes some basic outdoor gear and hiking elements but is not a technical guide.