Antarctica
南極大陸
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About
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.
Cast
Takuya Kimura
as Takeshi Kuramochi
Haruka Ayase
as Miyuki Takaoka
Kyôhei Shibata
as Suguru Shirasaki
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Eitaro Hoshino
Masato Sakai
as Haruhiko Himuro
Naoto Ogata
as Noriaki Utsumi
Yusuke Yamamoto
as Natsuo Inuzuka
Susumu Terajima
as Naohito Samejima
Hisashi Yoshizawa
as Shinkichi Yokomine
Yoshinori Okada
as Ikuzo Funaki
Yôsuke Kawamura
as Hajime Arashiyama
Doronzu Ishimoto
as Kinpei Yamazato
Kotaro Shiga
as Kinnosuke Tani
Takako Katou
as Junko Samejima
Ito Ohno
as Mitsuko Inuzuka
Tae Kimura
as Ayako Furutachi
Yukie Nakama
as Yukari Kuramochi
Mana Ashida
as Haruka Furutachi
Tsunehiko Watase
as Takeshi Kuramochi's Father
Tomoko Naraoka
as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
Season 1
A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins
Hoping to improve his nation’s standing after World World II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.
Arrival in Antarctica!
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.
Miracle Dogs
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.
Farewell, Dear Friend
The 11 men of the wintering team prepare to survive Antarctica’s harsh climate. Inuzuka dozes off and causes an accident with disastrous consequences.
The Death of a Comrade...
Kuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.
The Truth of What Happened 54 Years Ago
Kuramochi, Himuro and Inuzuka struggle to survive in the wilderness four days after the accident. Meanwhile, a search party finds three of their dogs.
The Fate with the Sakhalin Huskies
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.
Heroes Without Glory
Shirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.
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Stream Antarctica online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed drama series originally produced in Japanese and released in 2011, it's earned a solid 8.3/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.
About Antarctica
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. Across 1 season and 10 episodes, originally airing on TBS.
Antarctica Cast and Characters
The cast features Takuya Kimura (as Takeshi Kuramochi), Haruka Ayase (as Miyuki Takaoka), Kyôhei Shibata (as Suguru Shirasaki), Teruyuki Kagawa (as Eitaro Hoshino), and Masato Sakai (as Haruhiko Himuro). Their performances are a major reason Antarctica has built such a passionate audience.
Where to Watch Antarctica Online
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There's a reason Antarctica keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Antarctica
Where can I watch Antarctica online for free?
You can watch Antarctica online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Antarctica have?
Antarctica has 10 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Antarctica good? What's the rating?
Antarctica holds a 8.3/10 rating based on 7 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Antarctica?
The main cast includes Takuya Kimura, Haruka Ayase, Kyôhei Shibata, and Teruyuki Kagawa, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Antarctica available in Japanese?
Yes — Antarctica was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Antarctica released?
Antarctica first aired in 2011.
Do I need an account to watch Antarctica on Bowood.TV?
No. Bowood.TV is free and you can watch Antarctica without creating an account. Sign-up is optional — only useful if you want a personal Watchlist or to comment on episodes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Antarctica for free?
You can watch Antarctica online for free on Bowood.TV. All 10 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Antarctica have?
Antarctica currently has 1 season and a total of 10 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Antarctica about?
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… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Antarctica originally available?
Antarctica was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Antarctica first released?
Antarctica first premiered on October 16, 2011 (2011). The series has since concluded its run.
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