Yama no Susume: Next Summit
English title: Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit
Japanese title: ヤマノススメ Next Summit
Type: TV
Source: Manga
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 5, 2022 to Dec 21, 2022
Broadcast: Wednesdays at 00:30 (JST)
Duration: 24 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: 8bit
Producers: Earth Star Entertainment, Good Smile Company, King Records, Kadokawa, Culture Entertainment
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Genres: Adventure, Slice of Life
Themes: CGDCT, Iyashikei

While reminiscing about her journey so far, Aoi Yukimura finds herself eager to go mountaineering once more. A likely opportunity arises when Koharu Senjuin invites Aoi to check out the Mountaineering Club after school. As the head of the club, Koharu speaks enthusiastically of the activities she and the other members partake in, especially as they strive to reach the top in various competitions.

Although impressed by the club's dedication to its goals, Aoi feels reluctant to join, preferring to learn and enjoy mountaineering at her own pace. Her experience during this brief visit, however, leaves her wondering why she climbs mountains in the first place. With the support of her friends, Aoi searches for the true motivation behind her hobby, all while continuing to train for the highly anticipated second trip to the summit of Mt. Fuji.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Yama no Susume: Next Summit was released on Blu-ray and DVD in three volumes from January 25, 2023 to March 24, 2023. A special autumn festival event was held in Hanno City on October 2, 2022, featuring script reading, show discussions, and a preview screening of episode five. A video game based on the series is planned to be released on PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch.