Series synopsis
Space Brothers, also known as 宇宙兄弟 is a Japanese animation drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Nippon TV on March 31, 2012. It ended on March 22, 2014. It stars Hiroaki Hirata, KENN, Masayuki Katou and Miyuki Sawashiro.
When they were young, the brothers Mutta and Hibito promised each other they would become astronauts. Now, in 2025, Hibito has followed his dream to become the first Japanese on the moon, but Mutta has just been fired from his job. His brother reminds him of their childhood promise, and Mutta decides once again to aim for space.
Premise
When they were young, the brothers Mutta and Hibito promised each other they would become astronauts. Now, in 2025, Hibito has followed his dream to become the first Japanese on the moon, but Mutta has just been fired from his job. His brother reminds him of their childhood promise, and Mutta decides once again to aim for space.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hiroaki Hirata as Mutta Nanba (voice)
- KENN as Hibito Nanba (voice)
- Masayuki Katou as Kenji Makabe (voice)
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Serika Itou / Mutta Nanba as a Boy (voice)
- Masako Ikeda as Sharon Kaneko (voice)
- Yuko Sanpei as Hibito Nanba as a Boy (voice)
- Shô Ryûzanji as Tadashi Hoshika (voice)
- Ryou Naitou as Yasushi Furuya (voice)
Supporting cast
- Shintaro Asanuma as Yamato Mizoguchi (voice)
- Takanori Hoshino as Reiji Nitta (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 102 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | March 23, 2012 | August 9, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 51 | March 31, 2012 | March 30, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 48 | April 6, 2013 | March 22, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apo's Dream The pet dog Apo takes the leading role in this original flash anime story. |
March 23, 2012 |
| 2 | Planetarium Special: A Flash of Light | February 22, 2013 |
| 3 | Space Brothers: Number Zero | August 9, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Little Brother Hibito and Big Brother Mutta The year 2006. Two brothers, Nanba Mutta (age 12) and Hibito (age 9), happen to spot a UFO headed for the moon. The experience inspires them to make a certain promise. |
March 31, 2012 |
| 2 |
My Shining Star With his mother's assistance and Hibito's encouragement, Mutta has been accepted for the New Astronaut Selection Exam. However, unsure of his next step, he visits Sharon, who works at a nearby observatory. After receiving advice from Sharon, Mutta is finally able to make up his mind. |
April 7, 2012 |
| 3 |
The Man with the Advantage and the Running Female Doctor After advancing to the second exam, Mutta realizes that the other applicants are much better prepared than he is. Desperate to prove himself, he stakes everything on the lung capacity test, as he has confidence in his trumpet-trained lungs. However, as the other applicants drop out, he finds himself in a heated battle with Itou Serika. Who will come out on top? |
April 14, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Big Brother Should Always... Recap episode. Mutta recalls how he first got accepted for the JAXA training program. |
April 6, 2013 |
| 2 |
Stand on the Moon Together Alive Recap episode. Hibito recalls the ordeal of his accident on the moon. |
April 13, 2013 |
| 3 |
Do I Have Good Luck? As Mutta and his teammates try to keep warm in the cold desert night, Mutta is reminded of recent events. |
April 20, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 31, 2012 |
| Last aired | March 22, 2014 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 17:30:00 |