Koyuki Hikawa, a high school loner who avoids emotional connections, sees her solitary existence disrupted when a cheerful classmate tries to penetrate her walls, pulling her into an uncomfortable but sincere friend group.
Where to Watch The Ramparts of Ice • Season 1
14 Episodes
Lines and Walls
E1
Lines and WallsAfter her classmates run off in fear, Koyuki makes faces in a mirror to figure out why everyone finds her scary. Suddenly, a boy sneaks up behind her.
Locksmith
E2
LocksmithTo Koyuki's relief, Yota comes to her rescue. After their initial study session, they grow more comfortable with each other — which unsettles Minato.
3+(←)1
E3
3+(←)1Bothered that Koyuki still has her guard up around him, Minato tries to make small talk. As Miki grows suspicious of his intentions, she confronts him.
Impenetrable
E4
ImpenetrableAt Miki's prodding, Minato clarifies his interest in her best friend. An unexpected visitor triggers Koyuki's bad memories, leading to a harsh outburst.
Change
E5
ChangeKoyuki mulls over the tense exchange in the infirmary. After Yota clears the air, she tries to have an honest conversation with Minato for the first time.
New Semester
E6
New SemesterAs winter break ends, the usually calm Minato begins to realize his feelings are changing. Miki notices how close Yota and Koyuki have become.
Loneliness and Solitude
E7
Loneliness and SolitudeAfter reflecting on her own loneliness and worrying that Yota is bottling everything up, Koyuki reaches out and asks about his true feelings.
On Equal Footing
E8
On Equal FootingDetermined not to mess up high school, Miki has faked her persona since day one. But not being herself around her classmates starts to wear her down.
Self-Awareness
E9
Self-AwarenessMinato realizes how Koyuki is always on his mind. Later, while hanging out at the new mall, the misunderstanding between the four friends deepens.
Spring
E10
SpringA spring break trip to the amusement park brings the four friends closer. Back at school, Koyuki's surprised by a familiar face — and Minato takes notice.
Inversion
E11
InversionKoyuki broods over her complicated past with Akine's sister, Manatsu, and what the first year might know. Meanwhile, Momoka sets her sights on Minato.
Thunder
E12
ThunderAs Koyuki slowly notices her new, surprising feelings towards Minato, first-year Momoka suddenly tries to cozy up to her — for reasons she can't grasp.
Perception
E13
PerceptionWith Akine's words ringing in her head, Koyuki's feelings become complicated. Later, an accident causes something to shift between Miki and Yota.
Bombshell
E14
BombshellUnsure of how to move forward, Miki avoids Yota and confides in her colleagues. A bold Momoka confronts Koyuki about Minato and lights a fuse.
