__Height:__ 155 cm

Hinata is an exhuberant, energetic girl who used to go on long hikes together with [Aoi](https://anilist.co/character/69499/Yukimura-Aoi) when they were both kids. However, that came to an end when Aoi had her accident.  Still, with high school starting, she once again saw the opportunity to reignite Aoi's interest in hiking, so she went for it.

New university life, new dormmates…and a whole new world of drinks! Botan Kamiina takes her first sip of alcohol after spotting the quiet dorm leader, Ibuki Tonami, enjoying a highball alone. From shochu to whisky, Botan shares the joy of drinking with friends, while Ibuki slowly learns that some pleasures are better when shared.
 
(Source: Crunchyroll)

**Birth Name:** Kana Harada (原田佳奈)
**Height:** 161 cm

[Twitter](https://twitter.com/0812asumikana)

**Non-Anime Roles**
• Bronya Zaychik (Honkai Impact 3rd)
• Bronya Rand (Honkai: Star Rail)
• Silver Wolf (Honkai: Star Rail)

Aoi prefers indoor hobbies and is afraid of heights, but her childhood friend Hinata loves to show off her passion for mountain climbing. As young children they once watched the sunrise from the top of a mountain, and now they've decided to take up mountain climbing in hopes of seeing that sunrise again. They have cooking battles with mountaineering gear, climb small hills in their neighborhood, and meet new mountaineering friends as they learn the ropes of the hobby. When will they finally see that sunrise again? 
(Source: Crunchyroll)

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Cynthia Chong is a Mexican voice actress, known for her role as Melody in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea and for being the last voice of Amy Farrah Fowler in The Big Bang Theory. 

Non-Anime Roles: 
- Sigrun Engel (Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus)

The second season of Yama no Susume. 
 
Continuing their treks through the high peaks of Japan, the mountaineering girls are back for more! First-year high school student Aoi Yukimura, a shy girl with a fear of heights, and her wildly energetic friend Hinata Kuraue set out once again to conquer the perils of backyard camping trips, summer homework, and even a climb on the mountain of their dreams. Joined by middle school student Kokona Aoba and their knowledgeable upperclassman Kaede Saitou, the squad members are ready to take on whatever slopes and challenges they might face, no matter how steep. 
 
Through their shared hobby of mountain climbing, they bond closer than ever and even make new friends on trails all over the country. Whether it is just a local hill or the tallest mountain around, nothing is too much for Aoi and the crew to handle. They will climb, stumble, and rise to even greater heights together! 
 
(Source: MAL Rewrite)

The fourth season of Yama no Susume. 
 
Aoi Yukimura’s fear of heights won’t hold her back in the next adaptation of Encouragement of Climb! Joined by fellow mountaineering enthusiasts, including the spirited Hinata Kuraue and the other climbers they’ve met on their journey to great heights, Aoi and friends tackle tough challenges and conquer new summits while they embark on adventures throughout the mountain ranges of Japan. Fans new to the franchise will get to know the world of Encouragement of Climb via a selection of compilation episodes that reintroduce fan-favorite characters and beloved moments from the series. Later episodes contain all-new stories that continue the tale of Aoi and her ambition to overcome her fears and achieve her dreams. 
 
(Source: HIDIVE)

The third season of Yama no Susume. 
 
Aoi and Hinata are childhood friends. Aoi prefers staying indoors and is afraid of heights, whereas Hinata is outgoing and loves mountaineering. They both decide to climb a mountain in order to see a sunrise they saw together when they were younger. 
 
In the coming third season, they enjoy hiking beautiful mountains with colored leaves and the story gets even more colorful when they become friends with local school girls!! 
 
(Source: Yomiuri TV Enterprise)

On the final day of summer vacation, Kokona Aoba is ready to spend some long-awaited time with her mother, but these plans are unfortunately canceled due to work. Opting to go outside instead, she takes a stroll down a familiar path—one where fond memories appear at every corner. 
 
Later, in the middle of autumn, Hinata Kuraue and Aoi Yukimura are looking through a scrapbook of their childhood. Snooping around in Aoi's room, Hinata finds that she has kept a strange acorn as a keepsake, but doesn't remember the reason why. As its discovery dwells on her, a wave of old memories comes forth, causing her to reminisce about a forgotten event from her childhood. 
 
From time spent with loved ones to promises from the past, Yama no Susume: Omoide Present follows the three girls as they cherish old memories while crafting entirely new ones to remember.. 
 
(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Aoi Yukimura and her friends decide to take on a new challenge: indoor rock climbing! However, the sight of the wall flusters Aoi, who frets over its height and complexity. Fortunately, Kaede Saitou is there to explain the rules of indoor climbing, inspiring the girls to give it a try themselves. Though the wall may seem intimidating and insurmountable, Aoi finds that with a little help from her friends, she may be able to overcome this challenge. 
 
(Source: MAL Rewrite)

Unaired episodes included in the BD/DVD releases of Volume 2 and Volume 7.


Aoi prefers indoor hobbies and is afraid of heights, but her childhood friend Hinata loves to show off her passion for mountain climbing. As young children they once watched the sunrise from the top of a mountain, and now they've decided to take up mountain climbing in hopes of seeing that sunrise again. They have cooking battles with mountaineering gear, climb small hills in their neighborhood, and meet new mountaineering friends as they learn the ropes of the hobby. When will they finally see that sunrise again?


Cover illustration: Koi 
Inside cover comic: Meguro Sankichi 
Color illustrations: Hattori Mitsuru, Giuniu 
1. Hi no Ataru Basho e (日の当たる場所へ) by Koyuki 
2. Sweets Attack! (スイーツアタック！) by Shiba Yuusuke 
3. Yamato no Susume (ヤマトノススメ) by Imigi Muru 
4. Futari no Shikenmae. (二人の試験前。) by Mutou Tamura 
5. BBQ no Susume (BBQのススメ) by Kaisanbutsu 
6. Kinchakuda no Susume (巾着田のススメ) by RIO (RIO) 
7. Kouen no Susume (公園のススメ) by Hayashi Yuuichi 
8. Eyes on Me by 888 
9. Doyoubi Gogo no Tsudoi (土曜日午後の集い) by Arai Harumaki 
10. Moru Girl (漏るガール) by Nakajima Chizuna 
11. Tenpouzan no Susume (天保山のススメ) by Oomiya 
12. Test no Tama no Susume (テストのヤマノススメ) by Abe Kanari 
13. Fight Ippatsu. (ファイトいっぱつ。) by Horiizumi Inko 
14. Futari no Okaimono (ふたりのおかいもの) by Shouji Ayumu