Season 1
10 episodes · Oct 16, 2011
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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S1E1A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins
Oct 16, 2011106mHoping to improve his nation’s standing after World World II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.
S1E2Arrival in Antarctica!
Oct 23, 201156mVice exploration leader Hoshino asks Shirasaki to allow him and a team of people to spend the winter in Antarctica. The Soya encounters stormy seas.
S1E3Miracle Dogs
Oct 30, 201156mKuramochi 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.
S1E4Farewell, Dear Friend
Nov 6, 201147mThe 11 men of the wintering team prepare to survive Antarctica’s harsh climate. Inuzuka dozes off and causes an accident with disastrous consequences.
S1E5The Death of a Comrade...
Nov 13, 201147mKuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.
S1E6The Truth of What Happened 54 Years Ago
Nov 20, 201147mKuramochi, Himuro and Inuzuka struggle to survive in the wilderness four days after the accident. Meanwhile, a search party finds three of their dogs.
S1E7The Fate with the Sakhalin Huskies
Nov 27, 201147mDue 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.
S1E8Heroes Without Glory
Dec 4, 201156mShirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.
S1E9A Miracle Before the Final Act!
Dec 11, 201156mShirasaki begs the government to reconsider after it rules that no members of the original Antarctic wintering team will be allowed to join the third.
S1E10Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago!
Dec 18, 201172mHoping for a miracle, Kuramochi heads for Antarctica on the Soya. Meanwhile, a snowstorm separates a weakened Riki from the other two dogs.