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Sora joins the high school basketball club, but his unmotivated teammates don't care about the game. To get anywhere, he has to change their minds.
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Ahiru no Sora premiered October 1, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Sora joins the high school basketball club, but his unmotivated teammates don't care about the game. To get anywhere, he has to change their minds.
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Episode 1
Sora is determined to join the basketball club, but the club’s members are determined to goof off instead of practice. Sora’s solution? A five-on-one game, winner takes all.
Directed by Shingo TamakiWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Sayaka Senbongi, Aya Endo, Nanako Mori, Natsumi Kawaida, Shizuka Ishigami, Miho Okasaki, Natsumi Fujiwara, Keisuke Hamaoka
Episode 2
Sora’s skill and enthusiasm remind Momoharu of what it means to be passionate about basketball — but will Momoharu keep his promise to get serious about the game again?
Directed by Yasuyuki FuseWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Sayaka Senbongi, Aya Endo, Nanako Mori, Natsumi Kawaida, Shizuka Ishigami, Miho Okasaki, Natsumi Fujiwara, Yuusuke Nagano
Episode 3
Punks from Maru High have challenged Sora’s team to a basketball match, but how good is their team, anyway? Sora goes undercover to investigate.
Directed by Keizo KusakawaWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Sayaka Senbongi, Shizuka Ishigami, Miho Okasaki, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito, Kentaro Kumagai, Yuki Ishikari, Yu Okano
Episode 4
The day of the match against Maru High is here, and Sora can’t wait to hit the court. But do the punks of Kuzu High stand a chance against their more experienced opponents?
Directed by Kiyotaka KantakeWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Sayaka Senbongi, Aya Endo, Yukiyo Fujii, Shizuka Ishigami, Miho Okasaki, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito, Junya Enoki
Episode 5
Tokitaka thinks he’s found a way to shut Sora out of the paint, but the pint-sized powerhouse still has a trick up his sleeve that could turn this game around.
Directed by Yasuyuki FuseWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Sayaka Senbongi, Aya Endo, Shizuka Ishigami, Miho Okasaki, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito, Junya Enoki, Jun Kasama
Episode 6
Sora’s new strategy has put him in the crosshairs of the defense, and things are looking bleak. Luckily for him, Kuzu High’s secret weapon is ready to take the court.
Directed by Daishi KatoWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Sayaka Senbongi, Shizuka Ishigami, Miho Okasaki, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito, Junya Enoki, Jun Kasama, Kaito Takeda
Episode 7
After taking an exhausted Sora home post-game, Madoka learns the truth about Sora’s basketball-star mother and the reasoning behind his grand ambitions.
Directed by Han Young-hoonWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Aya Endo, Kaoru Katakai, Takehito Koyasu, Jun Kasama, Masashi Yamane, Eri Yukimura
Episode 8
Kite only cares about two things: the ball and the basket. Team bonding? He’ll pass, thanks — but will he change his tune when he learns he shares a common dream with Sora?
Directed by Harume KosakaWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Aya Endo, Eiji Takemoto, Manami Tanaka, Eri Yukimura, Airi Ootsu, Eiichiro Tokumoto
Episode 9
Kite’s fate was sealed the moment he laid hands on those upperclassmen. Luckily for him, Sora has never been one to give up without a fight.
Directed by Yasuyuki FuseWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Aya Endo, Yukiyo Fujii, Eiji Takemoto, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito, Junya Enoki, Kaito Takeda
Episode 10
All Sora wanted was to get his "wings" repaired. He didn’t count on getting a super cute, super clumsy team manager in the bargain.
Directed by Yuu KomoriWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Nanako Mori, Natsumi Kawaida, Kaoru Katakai, Eiji Takemoto, Shizuka Ishigami
Episode 11
Winning the match against the girls’ team should be a piece of cake, but Nao’s tactical abilities — not to mention the value of teamwork — shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Directed by Seo Hye-jinWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Nanako Mori, Natsumi Kawaida, Eiji Takemoto, Shizuka Ishigami, Miho Okasaki
Episode 12
When Nao abruptly resigns as manager, Sora learns that there is more to her basketball background than meets the eye. Later, the need for team funds rears its expensive head.
Directed by Osamu KogureWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Nanako Mori, Natsumi Kawaida, Yukiyo Fujii, Eiji Takemoto
Episode 13
True passion for the game drives players like Sora to succeed. But can passion for basketball be taught — especially to players still new to the sport?
Directed by Ryo KamonWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Yukiyo Fujii, Saki Kosaka, Ayaka Nanase, Yuuko Iida, Daiki Kobayashi
Episode 14
It’s hard to stay motivated when the inter-high tournament is so far away, but Nao has a plan to keep the team on its toes. First item on the agenda: learning how to screen.
Directed by Yasuyuki FuseWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Jun Fukuyama, Daiki Kobayashi, Makoto Kaneko, Ayaka Nanase
Episode 15
The players of Kuzu High have just one practice game to prove they’re worth taking seriously. Has their training camp paid off, or will Kitasumi High dominate the court?
Directed by Yosuke YamamotoWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Yukiyo Fujii, Eiji Takemoto, Soma Saito, Jun Fukuyama
Episode 16
As Kitasumi High gets serious, Nao unveils Kuzu High’s super secret defense strategy. It’s time to knock out the competition — and Sora is the key to victory.
Directed by Han Young-hoonWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Soma Saito, Jun Fukuyama, Makoto Furukawa, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Kengo Kawanishi
Episode 17
Although guarding Taro is exhausting, Sora’s intense eyes make it clear that he’s ready to face the challenge head on. But can Chucky say the same when he takes to the court?
Directed by Osamu KogureWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito, Jun Fukuyama, Makoto Furukawa
Episode 18
With Sora on the sidelines, Tobi becomes the target of Kitasumi High’s latest defense strategy: the insidious 2-2-1 zone press.
Directed by Ryo KamonWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Eiji Takemoto, Jun Fukuyama, Makoto Furukawa, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Kengo Kawanishi
Episode 19
Dedication. Perseverance. Commitment. These are the qualities that make a basketball champion — and thanks to Konishi, Momoharu isn’t sure if he possesses any of them.
Directed by Kenichi EtoWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Yukiyo Fujii, Jun Fukuyama, Makoto Furukawa, Kazuyuki Okitsu
Episode 20
As Sora steps into the role of pointguard, Chiaki steps into the spotlight. The fate of the game hangs in the balance, but will their change-up lead to victory or defeat?
Directed by Han Young-hoon, Yasuyuki FuseWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Kaoru Katakai, Yukiyo Fujii, Shizuka Ishigami, Jun Fukuyama
Episode 21
A final shot will decide the fate of the match against Kitasumiyoshi High. As the dust settles, Madoka makes a difficult decision.
Directed by Yuu KomoriWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Kaoru Katakai, Eiji Takemoto, Shizuka Ishigami, Jun Fukuyama
Episode 22
The school basketball tournament pits teammate against teammate. As Sora and Tobi face off, a towering new player steps onto the court.
Directed by Osamu KogureWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Yutaka Aoyama, Natsumi Fujiwara, Ruriko Aoki, Akinori Egoshi
Episode 23
Mokichi’s height gives him an undisputed advantage on the court, but when it comes to basketball, height alone can’t outpace the pressure of lofty expectations.
Directed by Han Young-hoon, Yasuyuki FuseWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Eiji Takemoto, Hiromichi Tezuka, Minako Kotobuki, Natsumi Fujiwara
Episode 24
Midterms have arrived, and the team will have to hit the books if they all want to enter the tournament preliminaries. Meanwhile, Madoka makes a shocking discovery.
Directed by Ryo KamonWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Yukiyo Fujii, Eiji Takemoto, Minako Kotobuki
Episode 25
After a sleepless night, the first match of the tournament has arrived. But Kuzu High isn’t the only team pinning their dreams on this game.
Directed by Yuu KomoriWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Kaoru Katakai, Eiji Takemoto, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito
Episode 26
Hobble a key player, and the entire team will fall apart. Chiaki learns this lesson the hard way when the players of Shinjo High render his passing abilities obsolete.
Directed by Han Young-hoon, Yasuyuki FuseWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Nanako Mori, Natsumi Kawaida, Shizuka Ishigami, Miho Okasaki
Episode 27
Kuzu’s early lead makes no difference to Shinjo High, who quickly takes control of the game. Subbed in as pointguard, can Sora turn the tide back in his team’s favor?
Written by Go ZappaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito, Daisuke Namikawa, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Chikahiro Kobayashi
Episode 28
As pressure builds and halftime approaches, Chiaki makes a decision that could shake the entire team. Will he leave Kuzu high and dry or rally in time for the second half?
Directed by Kenichi EtoWritten by Makoto KoyamaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Nanako Mori, Natsumi Kawaida, Shizuka Ishigami, Kazuya Nakai
Episode 29
As Kuzu dominates the court, the prospect of winning fades for Shinjo High — but help is on the way from the team’s most unlikely player.
Directed by Han Young-hoon, Yasuyuki FuseWritten by Takuji TokunagaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Kaoru Katakai, Yukiyo Fujii, Jun Fukuyama
Episode 30
Despite his terrible knee injury, Kojima’s skill are formidable, but he isn’t the only member of Shinjo High that Kuzu should keep on their radar…
Directed by Ryo KamonWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Kaoru Katakai, Yukiyo Fujii, Shizuka Ishigami
Episode 31
As the end of the game draws near, the players of Kuzu High push themselves to the limit. Only one thing’s for certain: Stamina will decide their fate.
Directed by Yuu KomoriWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Yukiyo Fujii, Jun Fukuyama, Makoto Furukawa
Episode 32
With only seconds on the clock, the pressure of defending the lead falls squarely on Kuzu High. But winning the match isn’t the only thing Sora needs to worry about…
Directed by Han Young-hoon, Yasuyuki FuseWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Nanako Mori, Natsumi Kawaida, Yukiyo Fujii
Episode 33
Reunited at long last, Sora and his mother have a lot to talk about — and time is of the essence. Elsewhere, Sora’s teammates deal with the aftermath of their recent match.
Directed by Osamu KogureWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Yukiyo Fujii, Eiji Takemoto, Daisuke Namikawa
Episode 34
Sora is nowhere to be found, and in his absence, the basketball team must pick up the pieces. Whether they will succeed depends on the fire burning in their hearts.
Directed by Kenichi EtoWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Kaoru Katakai, Eiji Takemoto, Shizuka Ishigami, Takehito Koyasu
Episode 35
A new challenger with mysterious motivations approaches Tobi for a game of one-on-one. Meanwhile, Sora returns, but the basketball team isn’t the same club he left behind.
Directed by Han Young-hoon, Makoto KidoWritten by Makoto KoyamaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Kaoru Katakai, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito, Takehito Koyasu, Jun Fukuyama
Episode 36
The team must find a new advisor, so they take matters into their own hands — but will Satsuki be willing to return to the basketball club? Better yet, will Momoharu?
Directed by Ryo KamonWritten by Takuji TokunagaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Eiji Takemoto, Manami Tanaka, Yasuaki Takumi, Akinori Egoshi
Episode 37
It may be raining, but nothing can douse Sora and his teammates’ fiery passion for basketball. Proving that passion to the administration, however, is another matter entirely.
Directed by Yuu KomoriWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Kaoru Katakai, Eiji Takemoto, Shizuka Ishigami, Kazuya Nakai
Episode 38
Restless and unfocused, Madoka takes the night off to hang out with friends. But fun turns to fear when Madoka realizes she’s lost something important in the pouring rain…
Directed by Han Young-hoon, Makoto KidoWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Yukiyo Fujii, Shizuka Ishigami, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito
Episode 39
Chiba is determined to take Maru High to the top! And with only one more chance to reach the inter-high, they’ll have to pull out all the stops to beat Yokohama Taiei.
Directed by Osamu KogureWritten by Makoto KoyamaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito, Junya Enoki, Jun Kasama, Kaito Takeda
Episode 40
Yokohama Taiei is a force to be reckoned with, but not everyone is suited for a spot on this infamous team. Elsewhere, Sora seeks out a previous opponent for guidance.
Directed by Kenichi EtoWritten by Takuji TokunagaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Jun Fukuyama, Yutaka Aoyama, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuuichirou Umehara
Episode 41
The day of the match against Yokohama Taiei descends along with a wave of unprecedented heat… and Tobi is nowhere to be found.
Directed by Han Young-hoon, Makoto KidoWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Eiji Takemoto, Kazuya Nakai, Daisuke Namikawa, Takahiro Sakurai
Episode 42
After a rocky start, Kuzu plays surprisingly well again Yokohama Taiei — but when a new player enters the game, the tide abruptly turns.
Directed by Ryo KamonWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Kazuya Nakai, Jun Fukuyama, Daisuke Namikawa, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuuichirou Umehara
Episode 43
At rock bottom, the only way to go is up. Tobi knows this all too well, and he’s determined to take Kuzu High all the way to the top! But first they need to take Taiei down…
Directed by Yuu KomoriWritten by Makoto KoyamaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Eiji Takemoto, Kazuya Nakai, Daisuke Namikawa, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuuichirou Umehara
Episode 44
What’s a pint-sized point guard to do when the opposition shuts down every play? Advice on the matter comes from an unexpected source, but it may do more harm than good.
Directed by Han Young-hoon, Makoto KidoWritten by Takuji TokunagaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Eiji Takemoto, Kazuya Nakai, Daisuke Namikawa, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuuichirou Umehara
Episode 45
Tobi and Sora have something in common: rivalries with other players. Too bad Tobi’s rivalry seems so one-sided… for now, at least.
Directed by Osamu KogureWritten by Kenichi YamashitaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Eiji Takemoto, Kazuya Nakai, Daisuke Namikawa, Takahiro Sakurai
Episode 46
Once they find the spark that sets them alight, Kuzu High will not be stopped. The spark that sets Sora ablaze? Another player who will bring out his full potential.
Directed by Kenichi EtoWritten by Ayumu HisaoGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Eiji Takemoto, Kazuya Nakai, Daisuke Namikawa, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuuichirou Umehara
Episode 47
Sora gets a run for his money when a pokerfaced new player leaps onto the court — and into the role of the opposition’s point guard.
Directed by Keizo KusakawaWritten by Makoto KoyamaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Eiji Takemoto, Daisuke Namikawa, Takahiro Sakurai, Yuuichirou Umehara
Episode 48
Some players run toward the finish line; others stop or slow down along the way. With Chiaki’s help, Tobi intends to sprint straight to winning against Yokohama Taiei!
Directed by Ryo KamonWritten by Takuji TokunagaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Eiji Takemoto, Kazuya Nakai, Takehito Koyasu
Episode 49
It’s the final period of their match against Yokohama, and the fate of the Kuzu High basketball team hangs entirely upon their performance in the last few seconds of the game.
Directed by Sorato ShimizuWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Aya Endo, Eiji Takemoto, Kazuya Nakai, Daisuke Namikawa
Episode 50
The match is finally over, and one question remains: Have the players of Kuzu High done enough to save the basketball club, or have their inter-high dreams come to an end?
Directed by Shingo TamakiWritten by Go ZappaGuest stars Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Sayaka Senbongi, Yuna Taniguchi, Eiji Takemoto, Shizuka Ishigami, Kazuya Nakai, Soma Saito
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