Space Brothers
2012 • Aniplex
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2012
- Episodes
- 99
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Aniplex · Dentsu · A-1 Pictures · YTV
- Genres
- Comedy · Science fiction · Slice of Life
Mutta's life has hit rock bottom. He's been fired, blackballed from his profession and now he's had to move back in with his parents. Meanwhile, his kid brother Hibito has been literally riding a rocket and training to be an astronaut. The same career Mutta once dreamed of. So, is it ever too late to go after your dreams? Through a little coercing and a bit of covert activity, Mutta's family and friends can get his resume on the right desk, but from that point on it will be up to Mutta himself. Does he have what it takes to turn his life around and put his footprint on the moon? The first step on the highway to the stars is always the hardest, and in a job where crash and burn isn't just a euphemism, it will be the biggest risk Mutta's ever taken. But with the best support team ever, maybe he'll find what he needs to rekindle the spark inside him and light the biggest candle of them all!
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Space Brothers, or Uchuu Kyoudai, began as an acclaimed manga series by Chuya Koyama before being adapted into a 99-episode television series produced by A-1 Pictures and broadcast by Aniplex starting in 2012. The story follows Mutta Nanba and his younger brother Hibito, who pursue their childhood dream of becoming astronauts. It emerged during a period of renewed interest in space exploration in Japanese media, grounded in technical accuracy and a focus on the human determination required for JAXA and NASA programs.
The production design was praised for its balance between realistic scientific detail and character-driven storytelling, reflecting Koyama's meticulous approach to his source material. The series was well-received by audiences and critics alike, earning widespread recognition for its portrayal of middle-aged protagonists finding purpose in late-blooming careers. Its success led to a dedicated following and solidified its reputation as one of the most accurate and thoughtful anime depictions of modern space flight.
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