Encouragement of Climb: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Encouragement of Climb Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Let's Camp Overnight in a Tent!
Jul 9, 2014 · 14 min
Aoi and Hinata put up a real tent in Hinata's yard! Afterwards, Kaede and Kokona join them and they cook a meal outside together. They camp in the tent overnight and get excited ab
Let's Go See Mount Fuji!
Jul 16, 2014 · 14 min
Hinata, Kaede and Kokona meet to discuss secret plans to surprise Aoi with a special view of Mt. Fuji, and decide on climbing Mt. Mitsutouge together. They meet up with Aoi and be
Climbing the Mountain
Jul 23, 2014 · 14 min
The girls continue their climb up Mt. Mitsutouge and discover plenty of interesting things. The climb gets more difficult, but Kaede shares some wisdom with Aoi. After a difficult
The Fun After the Climb
Jul 30, 2014 · 14 min
The girls reach the summit of Mt. Mitsutouge and Aoi realizes something about herself. After eating lunch together, they begin their descent. It's a difficult descent, but a reward
I Won't Forgive You!
Aug 6, 2014 · 14 min
Aoi, Hinata and Kokona eat crepes together and talk about the past. On the way home, Hinata really embarrasses Aoi. Later, Hinata tries to make up with her but only makes things wo
In Order to Do What You Love
Aug 13, 2014 · 14 min
Aoi meets with Hinata and her father and gets motivated to climb Mt. Fuji. Aoi begins preparations, but her mom is not okay with the idea of climbing the mountain at night. She lea
Encouragement of Swim?
Aug 20, 2014 · 14 min
You thought it was all about mountain climbing, but no! It's actually about swimming! So obviously you need to buy a swimsuit now.
Make Lovely Memories
Aug 27, 2014 · 14 min
Aoi makes the plan for climbing Mt. Fuji. She buys snacks and drinks for the climb the next day. Even though she is prepared, she still feels uneasy. Finally, the big day arrives a
Nice to Meet You, Mt. Fuji!
Sep 3, 2014 · 14 min
The girls arrive at the fifth station on Mt. Fuji. They have lunch and Aoi and Kokona buy walking sticks to get stamped along the way. The climb starts and they take it easy on the
Mt. Fuji Is Not Easy...
Sep 10, 2014 · 14 min
The climb up Mt. Fuji starts to become a bit more difficult. Maybe Mt. Fuji isn't easy after all. Aoi starts to push herself to keep going. Will the girls make it to the top to see
I've Had Enough!
Sep 17, 2014 · 14 min
Having succumbed to altitude sickness, Aoi is forced to stay behind with Kaede. Hinata and Kokona make it and experience the rising sun atop the summit of Mt. Fuji, and walk around
Dear My Friend
Sep 24, 2014 · 14 min
Aoi is depressed about not making it to the top of Mt. Fuji. Hinata and Kokona are unsure of how to approach her. How can Aoi recover from such a frustrating defeat?
The Tale of the Mysterious Firefly
Oct 8, 2014 · 14 min
After being invited to go firefly watching, Aoi and Hinata recall that they once went firefly watching when they were younger. When they ended up getting lost, they were led back t
Mt. Kirigamine With Mom!
Oct 15, 2014 · 14 min
With Aoi's mother still cautious about her climbing up mountains again, Hinata and her father suggest that she invite her to climb Mount Kirigamine with them. Whilst climbing the m
Raincoat Memories: Hey, Yuuka. What Are You Doing Now?
Oct 22, 2014 · 14 min
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
Inheriting Thoughts
Oct 29, 2014 · 14 min
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 exp
Can You Handle Heights Fine?
Nov 5, 2014 · 14 min
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 be
I'm Starting a Part-Time Job!
Nov 12, 2014 · 14 min
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 har
The Homework's Unending!
Nov 19, 2014 · 14 min
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 t
Kokona's Big Hanno Adventure
Nov 26, 2014 · 14 min
On the day before the Tanigawa climb, Kokona, whose birthday is on the same day, gets some new shoes as an early present from her mother and decides to go on a walk to Akebano Chil
To the Mountain of Memories
Dec 3, 2014 · 14 min
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 obligat
Can We Be Friends?
Dec 10, 2014 · 14 min
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,
The Promise
Dec 17, 2014 · 14 min
The girls have Honoka join them for dinner, where they celebrate Kokona's birthday together. Later that night, Honoka gives some advice to Aoi concerning her promise, and the two e
Farewell to Our Summer
Dec 24, 2014 · 14 min
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 Ha