Aoi Yukimura
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Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Outdoor Activities87%Mountaineering80%Primarily Female Cast77%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things76%Iyashikei76%Female Protagonist74%School Club70%Seinen68%Primarily Teen Cast65%Episodic65%
TVFINISHED2022 FALL7.7 / 10 AniList score
Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit
ヤマノススメ Next Summit• Yama no Susume: Next Summit
Synopsis & Story
Aoi Yukimura’s fear of heights won’t hold her back in the next adaptation of Encouragement of Climb! Joined by fellow mountaineering enthusiasts, including the spirited Hinata Kuraue and the other climbers they’ve met on their journey to great heights, Aoi and friends tackle tough challenges and conquer new summits while they embark on adventures throughout the mountain ranges of Japan. Fans new to the franchise will get to know the world of Encouragement of Climb via a selection of compilation episodes that reintroduce fan-favorite characters and beloved moments from the series. Later episodes contain all-new stories that continue the tale of Aoi and her ambition to overcome her fears and achieve her dreams. (Source: HIDIVE)
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Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit: should you watch it?
At a glance
Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit has been well received, with an average AniList score of 77/100 — 62% of 3,107 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #37 highest-rated anime of 2022, and #15 highest-rated anime of Fall 2022 on AniList.
Of the 5.5K AniList users who started it, 5.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 4.1K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Slice of Life — especially outdoor activities, mountaineering, primarily female cast, cute girls doing cute things.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Encouragement of Climb Season 3 (2018)
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Shiro
- Director
- Yuusuke Yamamoto
- Series composition
- Yuusuke Yamamoto
- Character design
- Yuusuke Matsuo
- Music
- Yamazo
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Omoi Nochi Hare” by Kana Asumi & Yuka Iguchi · eps 1-11
Endings
- ED1“Tobira wo Akete Bell wo Narasou” by Kana Asumi & Yuka Iguchi · eps 1
- ED2“Tobira wo Akete Bell wo Narasou” by Yuka Iguchi · eps 5
- ED3“Tobira wo Akete Bell wo Narasou” by Kana Asumi · eps 9
- ED4“Staccato Days” by Kana Asumi & Yuka Iguchi · eps 12
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Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit FAQ
- How many episodes does Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit have?
- Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit?
- About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit finished?
- Yes. Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit has finished airing — the final episode aired December 21, 2022.
- Is there a season 2 of Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit?
- No sequel is listed for Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- What should I watch before Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit?
- Watch Encouragement of Climb Season 3 first — Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit is a direct sequel.
- Is Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit based on a manga?
- Yes. Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit adapts the manga by Shiro.
- Who animated Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit?
- Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit was animated by 8-bit and directed by Yuusuke Yamamoto.
- Who sings the opening of Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit?
- The opening, "Omoi Nochi Hare", is performed by Kana Asumi & Yuka Iguchi.
- Where can I watch Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit?
- Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit is listed on HIDIVE, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.