Series
Ahiru no Sora
AnimationDrama
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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Seasons & episodes
1The Ugly Duckling1 Oct 2019 · 24mSora 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.
2Boys Without Talent9 Oct 2019 · 24mSora’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?
3Momoharu’s Wings16 Oct 2019 · 24mPunks from Maru High have challenged Sora’s team to a basketball match, but how good is their team, anyway? Sora goes undercover to investigate.
4First Flight23 Oct 2019 · 24mThe 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?
5Broken Wings30 Oct 2019 · 24mTokitaka 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.
6Now’s the Time6 Nov 2019 · 24mSora’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.
7The Troublesome Freshman13 Nov 2019 · 24mAfter taking an exhausted Sora home post-game, Madoka learns the truth about Sora’s basketball-star mother and the reasoning behind his grand ambitions.
8The Duck and the Kite20 Nov 2019 · 24mKite 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?
9Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s Pain27 Nov 2019 · 24mKite’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.
10Manager4 Dec 2019 · 24mAll Sora wanted was to get his "wings" repaired. He didn’t count on getting a super cute, super clumsy team manager in the bargain.
11The Boys’ Stubbornness and Girls’ Pride11 Dec 2019 · 24m · ★ 5.0Winning 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.
12Team17 Dec 2019 · 24mWhen 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.
13Differing Enthusiasm25 Dec 2019 · 24mTrue 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?
14Towards Victory8 Jan 2020 · 24mIt’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.
15The Boys’ Spirit15 Jan 2020 · 24mThe 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?
16The Best Start and the Worst Start22 Jan 2020 · 24mAs 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.
17Versus29 Jan 2020 · 24mAlthough 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?
18Now…5 Feb 2020 · 24mWith Sora on the sidelines, Tobi becomes the target of Kitasumi High’s latest defense strategy: the insidious 2-2-1 zone press.
19Higher Than Anyone12 Feb 2020 · 24mDedication. 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.
20Last Play19 Feb 2020 · 24mAs 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?
21Tears26 Feb 2020 · 24mA final shot will decide the fate of the match against Kitasumiyoshi High. As the dust settles, Madoka makes a difficult decision.
22The Last Piece4 Mar 2020 · 24mThe school basketball tournament pits teammate against teammate. As Sora and Tobi face off, a towering new player steps onto the court.
23The Moon and the Hoop11 Mar 2020 · 24mMokichi’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.
24Light18 Mar 2020 · 24mMidterms 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.
25Undiscovered Talent1 Apr 2020 · 24mAfter 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.
26Rush and Rush8 Apr 2020 · 24mHobble 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.
27The Hard Play15 Apr 2020 · 24mKuzu’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?
28Vow22 Apr 2020 · 24mAs 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?
29Bonds29 Apr 2020 · 24mAs 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.
30Reason for Living6 May 2020 · 24mDespite 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…
31What Must Be Protected13 May 2020 · 24mAs 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.
32Time Limit20 May 2020 · 24mWith 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…
33Life27 May 2020 · 24mReunited 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.
34Light Trails3 Jun 2020 · 24m · ★ 7.0Sora 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.
35Stand10 Jun 2020 · 24mA 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.
36Kids Are Allright17 Jun 2020 · 24mThe 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?
37Tender1 Jul 2020 · 24mIt 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.
38Earring8 Jul 2020 · 24mRestless 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…
39Fight For Rock For Life15 Jul 2020 · 24mChiba 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.
40Stop & Go22 Jul 2020 · 24mYokohama 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.
41Challenger29 Jul 2020 · 24mThe day of the match against Yokohama Taiei descends along with a wave of unprecedented heat… and Tobi is nowhere to be found.
42War Declaration5 Aug 2020 · 24mAfter a rocky start, Kuzu plays surprisingly well again Yokohama Taiei — but when a new player enters the game, the tide abruptly turns.
43The Best Lineup12 Aug 2020 · 24mAt 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…
44Fuse19 Aug 2020 · 24mWhat’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.
45Break26 Aug 2020 · 24mTobi and Sora have something in common: rivalries with other players. Too bad Tobi’s rivalry seems so one-sided… for now, at least.
46Certain Proof2 Sept 2020 · 24mOnce 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.
47Sora the Duck9 Sept 2020 · 24mSora 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.
48The Straight Story16 Sept 2020 · 24mSome 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!
49The Last Period23 Sept 2020 · 24mIt’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.
50Bridge30 Sept 2020 · 24mThe 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?
Details
- First aired
- 1 Oct 2019
- Last aired
- 30 Sept 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Japanese
- Network
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi
- Episodes
- 50
- Votes
- 189 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Yuki KajiSora Kurumatani (voice)
Katsuyuki KonishiChiaki Hanazono (voice)
Yuma UchidaMomoharu Hanazono (voice)
Chado HoriiRyuhei 'Nabe' Nabeshima (voice)
Taku YashiroShinichi 'Yasu' Yasuhara (voice)
KENNMasahiro 'Chucky' Saki (voice)
