Aquatope on White Sand returned this week with Episode 23 and we only have one episode left now! Some of the magical realist elements we encountered earlier on briefly made a comeback, hailing new beginnings and renewed hope.
The original 24-episode anime is drawing the curtains, and it will definitely be missed. Fuuka and Kukuru have gone from uncertain teenagers to confident young women, with slow and believable character development. Whether or not a Season 2 reveals what the future holds for them, their journey has been an absolute joy.
As always, we got you covered. Below, you'll find our handy guide to Aquatope of White Sand Episode 24 including the episode's release date, release time, and more, so that you can be the first to catch up with the finale!
Aquatope on White Sand Episode 23 Recap
The manager of Tingaara announces an exciting new project; Project Aquatope! True to its mission to be a state-of-the-art aquarium, Tingaara will now be fostering research on ecological concerns and how to tackle them. While working towards this new section, they offer two of their employees the chance to attend a 2-year training programme in Hawaii.
Fuuka, who has been really interested in preserving aquatic life ever since she saw the sea turtles hatching, realizes this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, she is unsure, both due to her own fears and due to her unwillingness to leave Kukuru.
As for Kukuru herself, she has a chat with the manager, who asks her if she still wants to become an attendant. Kukuru hesitates. Through the conversation, it's revealed that the assistant manager who had been giving Kukuru a hard time, is, in fact, a bit like her. His previous aquarium ended up shutting down, with devastating effects for some of the animals in it. This experience hardened him, and he promised to never let such a thing happen again. Realising their common goal, Kukuru decides to stay in marketing and help animals through that.
Fuuka is shortlisted as a candidate for the training programme. The next round involves a presentation, and she decides to introduce Ban-chan, the dolphin at the shore. While her presentation is a bit childish, the committee is impressed as Fuuka is the only one who really thought of her audience and her purpose - to educate children about marine life. They decide that she's the one most likely to benefit from the programme and put her name forward.
Fuuka reveals to Kukuru that she's afraid of going, but Kukuru urges her to go. Having grown significantly since Episode 1, she realizes she can't use Fuuka as a cratch. They each have to go their own way, working with the animals they love so much. As Ban-Chan jumps across the moonlit sea, the two have a nearly mystical experience similar to their experience in Gama Gama.
Aquatope on White Sand Episode 24 Release Date
Aquatope of White Sand Episode 24 is going to air next Friday, the 17th of December for subscribed Crunchyroll users. Due to time zone differences, many international fans will be able to stream it from December 16 depending on where they are in the world.
Non-subscribed users will have to wait an extra week, so they will be able to stream Episode 24 online later, but episode 23 will be available to everyone for free with ads by December 17. Meanwhile, you can also check the ongoing manga adaptation.
Aquatope on White Sand Episode 24 Release Time
Aquatope of White Sand Episode 24 will air next Friday, December 17, at midnight JST. If the above remains correct, the penultimate episode of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Episode will be available online in different time zones at or around the following times, according to Crunchyroll:
Pacific Time: 9:30 AM (December 16)
Central Time: 11:30 AM (December 16)
Eastern Time: 12:30 AM (December 16)
British Time: 5:30 PM (December 16)
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Aquatope on White Sand Episode 24 COUNTDOWN
Aquatope on White Sand Episode 24 COUNTDOWN for FINALE
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