: For the first time in the franchise, episodes are a full 30 minutes long . Previous seasons utilized short-form formats of 3.5, 5, or 15 minutes.
(also known as Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit ) is the fourth season of the popular mountaineering anime series. Released in 2022, it features several significant updates and stylistic choices that set it apart from previous entries: Key Features of "Next Summit"
: Feature recap compilations of previous seasons, enhanced with new short story segments . Yama no Susume: Next Summit
: A standout feature noted by viewers is the use of varied weather patterns (such as cloudy or overcast skies) to add realism and thematic depth to the climbing adventures.
: The series introduces Koharu , the high-energy head of the school's mountain climbing club, voiced by Emiri Iwai. : For the first time in the franchise,
: The series sees the return of director Yusuke Yamamoto and character designer Yusuke Matsuo , with animation handled by Eight Bit .
: The season is divided into two distinct halves: Released in 2022, it features several significant updates
: Consist of entirely new story content as Aoi and her friends enter their second year of high school.