Season 1 (2011)

A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins
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October 16, 2011 • 1h 46m

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

Arrival in Antarctica!
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October 23, 2011 • 56m

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.

Miracle Dogs
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October 30, 2011 • 56m

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.

Farewell, Dear Friend
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November 6, 2011 • 47m

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

The Death of a Comrade...
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November 13, 2011 • 47m

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

The Truth of What Happened 54 Years Ago
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November 20, 2011 • 47m

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

The Fate with the Sakhalin Huskies
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November 27, 2011 • 47m

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.

Heroes Without Glory
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December 4, 2011 • 56m

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

A Miracle Before the Final Act!
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December 11, 2011 • 56m

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.

Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago!
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December 18, 2011 • 1h 12m

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