The WORST episodes of Ahiru no Sora

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

Last Updated: 8/6/2025Network: TV AichiStatus: Ended

7.08

39 votes

#1 - Earring

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 7/8/2020

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…

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7.25

28 votes

#2 - Fuse

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/19/2020

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.

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7.41

32 votes

#3 - Break

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 8/26/2020

Tobi and Sora have something in common: rivalries with other players. Too bad Tobi’s rivalry seems so one-sided… for now, at least.

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7.50

30 votes

#4 - Sora the Duck

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 9/9/2020

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.

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7.57

35 votes

#5 - STOP & GO

Season 1 - Episode 40 - Aired 7/22/2020

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.

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7.59

32 votes

#6 - The Straight Story

Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 9/16/2020

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!

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7.67

49 votes

#7 - Differing Enthusiasm

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/25/2019

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?

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7.68

34 votes

#8 - Challenger

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 7/29/2020

The day of the match against Yokohama Taiei descends along with a wave of unprecedented heat… and Tobi is nowhere to be found.

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7.69

67 votes

#9 - The Ugly Duckling

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2019

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!

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7.69

58 votes

#10 - Boys Without Talent

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2019

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?

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7.71

35 votes

#11 - Stand

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/10/2020

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.

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7.73

44 votes

#12 - The Last Piece

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/4/2020

The school basketball tournament pits teammate against teammate. As Sora and Tobi face off, a towering new player steps onto the court.

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7.74

34 votes

#13 - Bridge

Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 9/30/2020

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?

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7.74

38 votes

#14 - Kids Are Allright

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/17/2020

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?

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7.75

48 votes

#15 - The Troublesome Freshman

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2019

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.

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7.81

52 votes

#16 - Momoharu´s Wings

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2019

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!

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7.81

47 votes

#17 - Team

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/2019

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.

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7.81

43 votes

#18 - Now...

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/5/2020

With Sora on the sidelines, Tobi becomes the target of Kitasumi High’s latest defense strategy: the insidious 2-2-1 zone press!

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7.82

34 votes

#19 - Fight For Rock For Life

Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 7/15/2020

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.

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7.85

54 votes

#20 - 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!

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7.85

41 votes

#21 - Bonds

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/29/2020

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.

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7.86

35 votes

#22 - Tender

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 7/1/2020

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.

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7.89

44 votes

#23 - 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…

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7.90

48 votes

#24 - 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?

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7.91

32 votes

#25 - War Declaration

Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 8/5/2020

After a rocky start, Kuzu plays surprisingly well again Yokohama Taiei — but when a new player enters the game, the tide abruptly turns.

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