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Antarctica

TV series

Antarctica

8.2/ 10· 820111 season · 10 episodes
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Set in the 1950's, a Japanese Antarctic research exploration team and 19 dogs that accompanied the team are stationed at the Showa Base in Antarctica. After a year, the exploration team is ordered to withdraw from the Antarctic station due to severe weather conditions. The dogs have to be left behind. The following year, the next team arrives at the Showa Base station and a miraculous reunion occurs between a dog handler accompanying the new tean and two dogs, Taro and Shiro, that are brothers.

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

Ended
Season 1

Season 1

10 episodesOctober 16, 2011
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In 1956, a determined group of explorers from Japan — along with 22 trusty Sakhalin huskies — departs on a mission to explore Antarctica.

  1. S1 E1

    A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins

    Oct 16, 2011106 min

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

  2. S1 E2

    Arrival in Antarctica!

    Oct 23, 201156 min

    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.

  3. S1 E3

    Miracle Dogs

    Oct 30, 201156 min

    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.

  4. S1 E4

    Farewell, Dear Friend

    Nov 6, 201147 min

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

  5. S1 E5

    The Death of a Comrade...

    Nov 13, 201147 min

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

  6. S1 E6

    The Truth of What Happened 54 Years Ago

    Nov 20, 201147 min

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Antarctica?
Antarctica is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How many seasons of Antarctica are there?
Antarctica has 1 season and 10 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Antarctica?
Antarctica has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 18, 2011.
Who stars in Antarctica?
Antarctica stars Takuya Kimura, Haruka Ayase, Kyôhei Shibata, Teruyuki Kagawa, Masato Sakai.

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