Top Mountaineering Anime Recommendations

Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensaitachi no Renai Zunousen

Also known as Kaguya-sama: Love is War.

Studio: A-1 Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Psychological , Romance , Slice of Life

Known for being both brilliant and powerful, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya lead the illustrious Shuchiin Academy as near equals. And everyone thinks they’d make a great couple. Pride and arrogance are in ample supply, so the only logical move is to trick the other into instigating a date! Who will come out on top in this psychological war where the first move is the only one that matters?



Tags: School , Heterosexual , Tsundere , Primarily Teen Cast , School Club , Surreal Comedy , Kuudere , Ojou-sama , Episodic , Slapstick , Parody , Female Protagonist , Seinen , Male Protagonist , Meta , Ensemble Cast , Archery , Mountaineering

Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu

Also known as The Summer Hikaru Died.

Studio: CygamesPictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural , Thriller

Two best friends living in a rural Japanese village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. Growing up together, they were inseparable… until the day Hikaru came back from the mountains, and was no longer himself. “Something” has taken over Hikaru’s body, memories, feelings… and everything they know begins to unravel.



Tags: Monster Boy , Rural , Male Protagonist , Tragedy , Cosmic Horror , Urban Fantasy , Mythology , Body Horror , LGBTQ+ Themes , Primarily Teen Cast , Curses , Unrequited Love , Philosophy , Gods , Boys' Love , Mixed Media , Seinen , Detective , School , POV , Denpa , Asexual , CGI , Aromantic , Mountaineering , Disability

Shiunji-ke no Kodomotachi

Also known as The Shiunji Family Children.

Studio: Doga Kobo
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

The Shiunji family with their seven children reside in a mansion within Tokyo’s Setagaya ward. The eldest son, Arata, is tired of being pushed around by his five sisters and daydreams of a life without them. That is, until Arata’s father reveals a shocking truth—Arata isn’t biologically related to his sisters! The siblings’ relationships will be tested as they navigate life in this new light.



Tags: Inseki , Heterosexual , Female Harem , Primarily Female Cast , Adoption , Male Protagonist , Seinen , Coming of Age , Tsundere , Kuudere , Slapstick , Tennis , CGI , Nudity , School , Mountaineering

Ruri no Houseki

Also known as Ruri Rocks.

Studio: Studio Bind
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Slice of Life

High schooler Ruri Tanigawa loves shiny things. She loves them so much that she heads into the mountains to search for crystals herself—where she unexpectedly meets Nagi Arato, a graduate student studying mineralogy. As the pair start collecting minerals together, Ruri begins developing a genuine appreciation for science and the beauty of the natural world.



Tags: Outdoor Activities , Primarily Female Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Educational , Female Protagonist , Environmental , Wilderness , Iyashikei , Seinen , Episodic , College , Work , Mountaineering , Rural , Yuri

Iwa Kakeru!: Sport Climbing Girls

Also known as Iwakakeru -Sport Climbing Girls-.

Studio: BLADE
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Sports

The story centers around girls who compete in sport climbing, particularly climbing artificially constructed walls. First-year high school student Konomi Kasahara discovered this sport at Hanamiya Girls' High School after training her mind with puzzle games during junior high school.



Tags: School Club , Athletics , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Fitness , Mountaineering , Tsundere , School , Seinen , Tomboy , Educational , Video Games

Yama no Susume

Also known as Encouragement of Climb.

Studio: 8-bit
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Slice of Life

Aoi prefers indoor hobbies and is afraid of heights, but her childhood friend Hinata loves to show off her passion for mountain climbing. As young children they once watched the sunrise from the top of a mountain, and now they've decided to take up mountain climbing in hopes of seeing that sunrise again. They have cooking battles with mountaineering gear, climb small hills in their neighborhood, and meet new mountaineering friends as they learn the ropes of the hobby. When will they finally see that sunrise again?



Tags: Outdoor Activities , Primarily Female Cast , Mountaineering , Iyashikei , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Female Protagonist , Primarily Teen Cast , Educational , Yuri , Seinen , Food , School , Camping

Yama no Susume: Second Season

Also known as Encouragement of Climb Season 2.

Studio: 8-bit
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Slice of Life

Continuing their treks through the high peaks of Japan, the mountaineering girls are back for more! First-year high school student Aoi Yukimura, a shy girl with a fear of heights, and her wildly energetic friend Hinata Kuraue set out once again to conquer the perils of backyard camping trips, summer homework, and even a climb on the mountain of their dreams. Joined by middle school student Kokona Aoba and their knowledgeable upperclassman Kaede Saitou, the squad members are ready to take on whatever slopes and challenges they might face, no matter how steep.

Through their shared hobby of mountain climbing, they bond closer than ever and even make new friends on trails all over the country. Whether it is just a local hill or the tallest mountain around, nothing is too much for Aoi and the crew to handle. They will climb, stumble, and rise to even greater heights together!



Tags: Outdoor Activities , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Iyashikei , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Mountaineering , Educational , Seinen , School , Family Life , Coming of Age , Work

Yama no Susume: Third Season

Also known as Encouragement of Climb Season 3.

Studio: 8-bit
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Slice of Life

Aoi and Hinata are childhood friends. Aoi prefers staying indoors and is afraid of heights, whereas Hinata is outgoing and loves mountaineering. They both decide to climb a mountain in order to see a sunrise they saw together when they were younger.

In the coming third season, they enjoy hiking beautiful mountains with colored leaves and the story gets even more colorful when they become friends with local school girls!!



Tags: Outdoor Activities , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Iyashikei , Educational , Mountaineering , Seinen , School , Surreal Comedy , Urban

Yama no Susume: Next Summit

Also known as Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit.

Studio: 8-bit
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Slice of Life

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.



Tags: Outdoor Activities , Mountaineering , Primarily Female Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Iyashikei , Female Protagonist , School Club , Seinen , Primarily Teen Cast , Episodic , Educational , School , Photography , Fishing

Yama no Susume: Kabette Kowakunai no?

Studio: 8-bit
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Slice of Life

Aoi Yukimura and her friends decide to take on a new challenge: indoor rock climbing! However, the sight of the wall flusters Aoi, who frets over its height and complexity. Fortunately, Kaede Saitou is there to explain the rules of indoor climbing, inspiring the girls to give it a try themselves. Though the wall may seem intimidating and insurmountable, Aoi finds that with a little help from her friends, she may be able to overcome this challenge.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Iyashikei , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Educational , Surreal Comedy , Mountaineering , School

Yama no Susume: Omoide Present

Also known as Encouragement of Climb Season 3 OVA.

Studio: 8-bit
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

On the final day of summer vacation, Kokona Aoba is ready to spend some long-awaited time with her mother, but these plans are unfortunately canceled due to work. Opting to go outside instead, she takes a stroll down a familiar path—one where fond memories appear at every corner.

Later, in the middle of autumn, Hinata Kuraue and Aoi Yukimura are looking through a scrapbook of their childhood. Snooping around in Aoi's room, Hinata finds that she has kept a strange acorn as a keepsake, but doesn't remember the reason why. As its discovery dwells on her, a wave of old memories comes forth, causing her to reminisce about a forgotten event from her childhood.

From time spent with loved ones to promises from the past, Yama no Susume: Omoide Present follows the three girls as they cherish old memories while crafting entirely new ones to remember..



Tags: Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Iyashikei , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Outdoor Activities , Educational , Mountaineering , Surreal Comedy , School

Yama no Susume: Second Season Specials

Studio: 8-bit
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Ecchi , Slice of Life

Unaired episodes included in the BD/DVD releases of Volume 2 and Volume 7.

Tags: Iyashikei , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Outdoor Activities , Surreal Comedy , Seinen , School , Mountaineering

Shinpi no Sekai El Hazard 2

Also known as El Hazard 2: The Magnificent World.

Studio: AIC
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy

Continuing the from OVAs; When Fujisawa, suffering from cold feet, leaves Miz at the altar, an enraged Priestess drafts Makoto and friends to go find him. In the couse of locating the hapless (and gutless) teacher, they find another Ifurita. Meanwhile Jinnai and Diva searching for a new Bugrom homeland stumble upon another yet another Demon God, the impish Kalia. However, unlike Ifurita she has a mind, and a mission, of her own...



Tags: Isekai , Male Protagonist , Super Power , Mountaineering

Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou

Also known as The Best!! Extremely Cool Student Council President.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance

Mimi Kitagami is a kind, level-headed girl who aims to be the best, coolest student council president of her high school class. However, three trouble-making boys are always causing her grief — and she has a one-sided crush on one of the boys, Ushio Toujou.



Tags: School , Shoujo , Primarily Teen Cast , Makeup , Fashion , Ancient China , Mopeds , Advertisement , LGBTQ+ Themes , Love Triangle , Gyaru , Full CGI , Delinquents , Female Protagonist , Unrequited Love , Boys' Love , Matchmaking , Philosophy , Kingdom Management , Body Image , Crossdressing , Athletics , Teens' Love , Cars , Video Games , Gambling , Coming of Age , Ensemble Cast , Tennis , Dissociative Identities , Metal Music , Tomboy , Football , Augmented Reality , Kemonomimi , CGI , Swimming , Mixed Media , Ghost , Conspiracy , Natural Disaster , Mountaineering , Agriculture

Monkey Peak

Studio: Tomovies
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Mystery

The story centers on a group of pharmaceutical company employees who embark on a mountain-climbing trip together and who encounter tragedy at the hands of mysterious monkeys when they reach the top.



Tags: Animals , Mountaineering , Survival , Vertical Video