Antarctica

Season

2011

7.4

In 1956, a determined group of explorers from Japan - along with 22 trusty Sakhalin huskies - departs on a mission to explore Antarctica.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Episode #1.1

Hoping to improve his nation's standing after World War II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.

S1 • E2

Episode #1.2

Vice exploration leader Hoshino asks Shirasaki to allow him and a team of people to spend the winter in Antarctica. The Soya encounters stormy seas.

S1 • E3

Episode #1.3

Kuramochi suggests setting up the research base on an island connected to the continent by an ice sheet. Later, he has trouble with the sled dogs.

S1 • E4

Episode #1.4

The 11 men of the wintering team prepare to survive Antarctica's harsh climate. Inuzuka dozes off and causes an accident with disastrous consequences.

S1 • E5

Episode #1.5

Kuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.

S1 • E6

Episode #1.6

Kuramochi, Himuro and Inuzuka struggle to survive in the wilderness four days after the accident. Meanwhile, a search party find three of their dogs.

S1 • E7

Episode #1.7

Due to adverse circumstances, the crew of the Soya leave 15 dogs behind at the station. News of the decision deeply upsets the children back home.

S1 • E8

Episode #1.8

Shirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.

S1 • E9

Episode #1.9

Shiraski begs the government to reconsider after it rules that no members of the original Antarctic wintering team will be allowed to join the third.

S1 • E10

Episode #1.10

Hoping for a miracle, Kuramochi heads for Antarctica on the Soya. Meanwhile, a snowstorm separates a weakened Riki from the other two dogs.

Antarctica

Season

2011

7.4

Episode List

Episode #1.1

Episode #1.2

Episode #1.3

Episode #1.4

Episode #1.5

Episode #1.6

Episode #1.7

Episode #1.8

Episode #1.9

Episode #1.10

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Antarctica

Season

2011

7.4

Episode List

Episode #1.1

Episode #1.2

Episode #1.3

Episode #1.4

Episode #1.5

Episode #1.6

Episode #1.7

Episode #1.8

Episode #1.9

Episode #1.10

Similar Titles

The Last Promise

Marumo's Story

Amachan

Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog

Ties of Shooting Stars