The BEST episodes written by Atsuko Ishizuka

A Place Further Than the Universe
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9.01
78 votes

#1 - A Place Further Than the Universe

A Place Further Than the Universe - Season 1 - Episode 12

Ever since her mother was lost in Antarctica, Shirase has felt like she was lost in a terrible dream. Despite her fear of what will happen if nothing changes after she goes, she and her friends now set off on their final journey to the place where her mother was lost.

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We'll Go On Another Journey Someday
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8.45
70 votes

#2 - We'll Go On Another Journey Someday

A Place Further Than the Universe - Season 1 - Episode 13

Kimari wakes up to the sound of her alarm and goes through her duties for the day. The girls have gotten used to their lives in Antarctica, but the summer team will have to leave in three days. Their journey of a lifetime is reaching its end.

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One Million Yen For Youth
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7.87
82 votes

#3 - One Million Yen For Youth

A Place Further Than the Universe - Season 1 - Episode 1

Tamaki Mari, AKA Kimari, really wanted to have a great adventure in high school, but could never take the first step. Now in her second year, she meets Kobuchizawa Shirase, a girl who is determined to go to Antarctica despite being told it's impossible. Kimari is so moved by Shirase's indomitable spirit that she vows to go to Antarctica with her.

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The Follow Backs Don't Stop!
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7.86
72 votes

#4 - The Follow Backs Don't Stop!

A Place Further Than the Universe - Season 1 - Episode 3

Kimari, Shirase, and Hinata need to figure out a way that high school girls might be allowed to go to Antarctica. Although dubious about their chances, they quickly find a report about a high school-aged actress named Shiraishi Yuzuki, who's being allowed to come along. Shirase attempts to make contact with Yuzuki's agency, but it just so happens that Yuzuki has come to them.

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Kabukicho Fremantle
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7.61
71 votes

#5 - Kabukicho Fremantle

A Place Further Than the Universe - Season 1 - Episode 2

To get on a ship to Antarctica, Kimari and Shirase will first need the money to fly from Japan to Fremantle, Australia. To earn this money, Kimari gets a job at a convenience store, where she meets a girl named Miyake Hinata. Hinata decides to join them on the trip, and quickly gets swept up in Shirase's next plan...

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