(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 .
: 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. Yama no Susume: Next Summit
: The series introduces Koharu , the high-energy head of the school's mountain climbing club, voiced by Emiri Iwai.
: 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. (also known as Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit
: The series sees the return of director Yusuke Yamamoto and character designer Yusuke Matsuo , with animation handled by Eight Bit .
See how the show's animation and atmosphere compare to other outdoor-themed series in these community-curated highlights: Previous seasons utilized short-form formats of 3
: The season is divided into two distinct halves: