The BEST episodes of Ahiru no Sora
Every episode of Ahiru no Sora ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ahiru no Sora!
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.

#1 - Time Limit
Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 5/20/2020
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…

#2 - Last Play
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/19/2020
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?

#3 - Now’s the Time
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2019
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!

#4 - Life
Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 5/27/2020
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.

#5 - What Must Be Protected
Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/13/2020
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.

#6 - The Hard Play
Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/15/2020
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?

#8 - Undiscovered Talent
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/1/2020
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…

#9 - Vow
Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/22/2020
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?

#11 - The Duck and the Kite
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2019
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?


#13 - Kite, His Ball and the Team's Pain
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2019
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.

#14 - The Moon and the Hoop
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/11/2020
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.

#15 - Broken Wings
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2019
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!

#16 - The Boys' Stubborness and the Girls' Pride
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2019
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.

#17 - Versus
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/29/2020
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?

#18 - The Last Period
Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 9/23/2020
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.

#19 - The Best Lineup
Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 8/12/2020
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…

#20 - The Best Start and the Worst Start
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/22/2020
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!

#21 - The Boys' Spirit
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/15/2020
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?

#22 - Rush and Rush
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/8/2020
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.

#23 - Light
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/18/2020
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…

#24 - Reason for Living
Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 5/6/2020
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…

#25 - Towards Victory
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/8/2020
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!

