This was an interesting slice-of-life show where a girl named Shirase is determined to go to Antartica to find her missing mother who never returned from the last expedition. Obviously it wasn't going to be easy but with some luck, determination and persevering all the harassment she received at school, she finally manages to secure a place in an expedition. She meets many friends along the way who also want some change in their lives and make the best of their youth.

It's a fun comedy but also a touching show watching the characters interact from their struggle through highschool to the day they complete the expedition. This isn't based on any Manga or light novel, a complete original short series by Madhouse. Those of you who are Singaporeans will probably recognise some of the places the girls visit.

The only gripe I had about the show was Japan conveniently leaving out their WWII atrocities as usual. They mention how they were "bullied" during the WWII and had their access to Antarctica restricted to the toughest area only. This might be true as some countries might have taken advantage of their defeat at the time but at the same time, Japan was only given restrictions because of their atrocities invading Asia which they do not mention at all. They only mention their own losses and suffering, conveniently missing out the pretext so that it really looks like they were the victims just like in their modern day history books.

Putting that aside, it's a great show to enjoy.