S01E01 The Ugly Duckling
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.
Ahiru no Sora
S01E23: The Moon and the Hoop
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.
Overview
A stout, weak, yet highly passionate Sora Kurumatani enters Kuzuryuu High School with hopes that he’ll fulfill his mother’s wishes to dominate his first high school tournament. However, the basketball club—turned den for delinquents—does anything but play basketball! Its club members, Momoharu Hanazono, a skilled blocker who can do power jumps but is horrible at shooting, and his twin brother Chiaki, a talented point guard, has also lost interest in the sport. With just one game overwhelmed with adrenaline rush and excitement, and Sora’s pure love for the game, the youth’s burning out spirit for basketball rekindles.
Episodes
S01E02 Boys Without Talent
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?
S01E03 Momoharu’s Wings
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.
S01E04 First Flight
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?
S01E05 Broken Wings
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.
S01E06 Now’s the Time
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.
S01E07 The Troublesome Freshman
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.
S01E08 The Duck and the Kite
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?
S01E09 Kite, His Ball, and the Team’s Pain
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.
S01E10 Manager
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.
S01E11 The Boys’ Stubbornness and Girls’ Pride
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.
S01E12 Team
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.
S01E13 Differing Enthusiasm
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?
S01E14 Towards Victory
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.
S01E15 The Boys’ Spirit
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?
S01E16 The Best Start and the Worst Start
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.
S01E17 Versus
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?
S01E18 Now…
With Sora on the sidelines, Tobi becomes the target of Kitasumi High’s latest defense strategy: the insidious 2-2-1 zone press.
S01E19 Higher Than Anyone
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.
S01E20 Last Play
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?
S01E21 Tears
A final shot will decide the fate of the match against Kitasumiyoshi High. As the dust settles, Madoka makes a difficult decision.
S01E22 The Last Piece
The school basketball tournament pits teammate against teammate. As Sora and Tobi face off, a towering new player steps onto the court.
S01E23 The Moon and the Hoop
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.
S01E24 Light
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.
S01E25 Undiscovered Talent
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.
S01E26 Rush and Rush
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.
S01E27 The Hard Play
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?
S01E28 Vow
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?
S01E29 Bonds
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.
S01E30 Reason for Living
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…
S01E31 What Must Be Protected
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.
S01E32 Time Limit
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…
S01E33 Life
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.
S01E34 Light Trails
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.
S01E35 Stand
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.
S01E36 Kids Are Allright
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?
S01E37 Tender
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.
S01E38 Earring
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…
S01E39 Fight For Rock For Life
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.
S01E40 Stop & Go
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.
S01E41 Challenger
The day of the match against Yokohama Taiei descends along with a wave of unprecedented heat… and Tobi is nowhere to be found.
S01E42 War Declaration
After a rocky start, Kuzu plays surprisingly well again Yokohama Taiei — but when a new player enters the game, the tide abruptly turns.
S01E43 The Best Lineup
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...
S01E44 Fuse
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.
S01E45 Break
Tobi and Sora have something in common: rivalries with other players. Too bad Tobi’s rivalry seems so one-sided… for now, at least.
S01E46 Certain Proof
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.
S01E47 Sora the Duck
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.
S01E48 The Straight Story
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!
S01E49 The Last Period
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.
S01E50 Bridge
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?
Cast
Yuki Kaji
Sora Kurumatani (voice)
Katsuyuki Konishi
Chiaki Hanazono (voice)
Yuma Uchida
Momoharu Hanazono (voice)
Chado Horii
Ryuhei 'Nabe' Nabeshima (voice)
Taku Yashiro
Shinichi 'Yasu' Yasuhara (voice)
KENN
Masahiro 'Chucky' Saki (voice)
