Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit
Original Title：ヤマノススメ Next Summit
Languages:
- English: Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit
- Japanese: ヤマノススメ Next Summit
- Chinese: 前进吧！登山少女 第四季
"Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit" is the fourth season of the "Encouragement of Climb" anime series, focusing on the protagonist Aoi Yukimura. Overcoming her fear of heights, she tackles mountains across Japan with her childhood friend Hinata Kuraue and other mountaineering enthusiasts. This season includes both a recap of previous seasons and new storylines, exploring Aoi's journey to conquer her fears and achieve her dreams. Initially an indoor person with a fear of heights, Aoi starts mountaineering after reuniting with her energetic childhood friend, Hinata. They befriend new companions during their climbs, including the reliable mountaineering senior Kaede and the mysterious Kokona. Together, they learn mountaineering skills, choose proper equipment, and conquer difficulties as they aim for new summits. This season continues their mountain climbing journey, portraying their friendship and personal growth. The anime was produced by 8bit and aired from October to December 2022.