Watch Antarctica

2011
1 Season

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.

Antarctica is a series that ran for 1 seasons (10 episodes) between October 16, 2011 and on

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10. The Curtain Falls?Transcending Time and Space... The Beginning of the True Miracle 52 Years Ago Concludes!!

December 18, 2011

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

9. The Curtain Falls... a Miracle Happens

December 11, 2011

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.

8. Our Heroes Have No Glory

December 4, 2011

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

7. The Conclusion with the Sakhalin Huskies

November 27, 2011

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.

6. The Truth from 54 Years Ago

November 20, 2011

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

5. Death of a Comrade...

November 13, 2011

The explorers finally reach the South Pole with their perspectives changed. They commit to protecting Antarctica and educating the world on the importance of the 2041 treaty.

4. Goodbye Forever, Our Beloved Friends

November 6, 2011

The days get colder and harder, but the adventurers learn to appreciate Antarctica's beauty. An encounter with women from the British Army encourages them to push through.

3. Our Miracle Dogs

October 30, 2011

The adventurers meet the first skydivers to literally fly over Antarctica and learn of an off-road vehicle custom-made for the icy continent. Then the 10-day journey begins.

2. Arrival! Antarctica

October 23, 2011

The team acclimates and trains before the hike. They meet adventurer and Antarctica defender Robert Swann, and learn about the 2041 treaty that could put Antarctica in danger.

1. A Touching Story of Love and Life for the Revival of Post-war Japan

October 16, 2011

Abbas, Jos

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Antarctica is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Antarctica on demand at Prime and Netflix.