AHIRU NO SORA

Sora Kurumatani can't wait to join his new school's basketball team. But his hopes are dashed when he learns it's full of delinquents who don't play.

Sora's duck-like skills impress his classmates but facing five players by himself proves tough. A little-known rule works to his advantage.

The twins realize Sora's spirit is changing their own attitudes towards basketball. Some of their peers show up wanting a different kind of match.

Sora and the team prepare for their upcoming first-ever match, impressing those who look on. He tells Madoka about his decision to never ever give up.

Tokiwa exploits Sora's hidden weakness, but Sora just seems to enjoy the additional challenge. That is, until he misses a shot for the first time.

Sora pulls off a two-handed shot and impresses the crowd with his spirit. But Shinmaruko High is still 40 points ahead and Sora takes a nasty fall.

Madoka carries a near-comatose Sora to his grandmother and learns how he came to Kanagawa. The next day, she's shocked to see he's full of energy.

After noticing the wear on Tobi's basketball, Sora reaches out to him. But Tobi's violent behavior worsens, causing a serious incident on the court.

Sora proves that Tobi was only defending himself but even this doesn't change his suspension. Meanwhile, Tobi has a chat with the Hanazono brothers.

After one of Sora's beloved shoes rip during practice, he goes to have it repaired. The shop turns out to also be the home of his schoolmate, Nao.