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Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit Anime Shares Opening, Ending Videos

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The Encouragement of Climb anime brings the hiking fun back for more this week with Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit, so now it’s time for a closer look at the theme songs. The official KADOKAWA Anime Channel shared a couple videos showcasing the opening and ending sequences, featuring vocals by Aoi and Hinata’s respective voice actors, Yuka Iguchi and Kana Asumi. 

First up, the “Omoi nochi Hare” OP:

“Tobira wo Akete Bell wo Narasou” is the ED:

The adaptation of Siro’s Encouragement of Climb manga features direction by Yusuke Yamamoto (Welcome to the NHK), with Yusuke Matsuo on character designs and chief animation direction at anime studio 8Bit. The new season is streaming via HIDIVE, which describes the story below.

Aoi Yukimura’s fear of heights won’t hold her back in the next adaptation of Encouragement of Climb! Joined by fellow mountaineering enthusiasts, including the spirited Hinata Kuraue and the other climbers they’ve met on their journey to great heights, Aoi and friends tackle tough challenges and conquer new summits while they embark on adventures throughout the mountain ranges of Japan. Fans new to the franchise will get to know the world of Encouragement of Climb via a selection of compilation episodes that reintroduce fan-favorite characters and beloved moments from the series. Later episodes contain all-new stories that continue the tale of Aoi and her ambition to overcome her fears and achieve her dreams.

Via Crunchyroll News