Antarctica

Antarctica

南極大陸
Ended First aired 16/Oct/2011 Japan Japanese 1 season(s) 10 episode(s)
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Set in the 1950's, a Japanese Antarctic research exploration team and 19 dogs that accompanied the team are stationed at the Showa Base in Antarctica. After a year, the exploration team is ordered to withdraw from the Antarctic station due to severe weather conditions. The dogs have to be left behind. The following year, the next team arrives at the Showa Base station and a miraculous reunion occurs between a dog handler accompanying the new tean and two dogs, Taro and Shiro, that are brothers.
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Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Oct/2011
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In 1956, a determined group of explorers from Japan — along with 22 trusty Sakhalin huskies — departs on a mission to explore Antarctica.

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

S1E10
Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago!
Air date: 18/Dec/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 72 min
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Hoping for a miracle, Kuramochi heads for Antarctica on the Soya. Meanwhile, a snowstorm separates a weakened Riki from the other two dogs.

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

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S1E9
A Miracle Before the Final Act!
Air date: 11/Dec/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 56 min
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Shirasaki begs the government to reconsider after it rules that no members of the original Antarctic wintering team will be allowed to join the third.

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

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S1E8
Heroes Without Glory
Air date: 04/Dec/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 56 min
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Shirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.

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

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S1E7
The Fate with the Sakhalin Huskies
Air date: 27/Nov/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 47 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E6
The Truth of What Happened 54 Years Ago
Air date: 20/Nov/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 47 min
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Kuramochi, Himuro and Inuzuka struggle to survive in the wilderness four days after the accident. Meanwhile, a search party finds three of their dogs.

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

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S1E5
The Death of a Comrade...
Air date: 13/Nov/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 47 min
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Kuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.

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

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S1E4
Farewell, Dear Friend
Air date: 06/Nov/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 47 min
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The 11 men of the wintering team prepare to survive Antarctica’s harsh climate. Inuzuka dozes off and causes an accident with disastrous consequences.

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

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S1E3
Miracle Dogs
Air date: 30/Oct/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 56 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E2
Arrival in Antarctica!
Air date: 23/Oct/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 56 min
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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.

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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.

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A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins
Air date: 16/Oct/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 106 min
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Hoping to improve his nation’s standing after World World II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.

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

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Takuya Kimura
Takuya Kimura
Takeshi Kuramochi
Haruka Ayase
Haruka Ayase
Miyuki Takaoka
Kyôhei Shibata
Kyôhei Shibata
Suguru Shirasaki
Teruyuki Kagawa
Teruyuki Kagawa
Eitaro Hoshino
Masato Sakai
Masato Sakai
Haruhiko Himuro
Naoto Ogata
Naoto Ogata
Noriaki Utsumi
Yusuke Yamamoto
Yusuke Yamamoto
Natsuo Inuzuka
Susumu Terajima
Susumu Terajima
Naohito Samejima
Hisashi Yoshizawa
Hisashi Yoshizawa
Shinkichi Yokomine
Yoshinori Okada
Yoshinori Okada
Ikuzo Funaki
Yôsuke Kawamura
Yôsuke Kawamura
Hajime Arashiyama
Doronzu Ishimoto
Doronzu Ishimoto
Kinpei Yamazato
Kotaro Shiga
Kotaro Shiga
Kinnosuke Tani
Takako Katou
Takako Katou
Junko Samejima
Ito Ohno
Ito Ohno
Mitsuko Inuzuka
Tae Kimura
Tae Kimura
Ayako Furutachi
Yukie Nakama
Yukie Nakama
Yukari Kuramochi
Mana Ashida
Mana Ashida
Haruka Furutachi

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Katsuo Fukuzawa
Katsuo Fukuzawa
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Akihiko Ishimaru
Akihiko Ishimaru
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Hidenori Iyoda
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Yasuhiro Yamada
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Hirohide Shida
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Kei Yoshikawa
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Yu Takami
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Miyuki Nakajima
Miyuki Nakajima
Theme Song Performance
Fumihiko Sori
Fumihiko Sori
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Tadao Matsuno
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Taiichi Kitamura
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Yoshihiro Izumi
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