8.5
Space Brothers
宇宙兄弟
8.5
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#176
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#1319
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Synopsis
On a fateful summer night in 2006, Mutta Nanba and his younger brother Hibito witness what they believe to be a UFO flying toward the Moon. This impressing and unusual phenomenon leads both siblings vowing to become astronauts, with Hibito aiming for the Moon and Mutta, convinced that the eldest brother has to be one step ahead, for Mars. Now an adult, life hasn't turned out how Mutta had pictured it: he is diligently working in an automotive company, whereas Hibito is on his way to be the very...
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
mild
Disturbing themesIncludes a mentor character's terminal illness and death, a harrowing lunar survival arc where a main character faces suffocation, and realistic depictions of career failure, unemployment depression, and sibling rivalry.
mild
LanguageOccasional mild profanity (e.g., 'damn,' 'shit') during high-stress moments, typical for a workplace drama with adult characters.
mild
Substance useAdult characters drink beer socially at bars and celebrations; no abuse or glorification shown.
A grounded, long-form drama about two brothers chasing astronaut dreams, focusing on the older brother's late-start journey through rigorous JAXA selection and training. It emphasizes perseverance, science, and adult professional life with emotional weight but minimal objectionable content, making it a strong pick for teens interested in space or realistic character growth.
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Space Brothers has 99 episodes.
Space Brothers is currently finished airing.
Space Brothers was produced by A-1 Pictures.
Space Brothers aired Apr 1, 2012 to Mar 22, 2014.
Space Brothers is based on a Manga.
A grounded, long-form drama about two brothers chasing astronaut dreams, focusing on the older brother's late-start journey through rigorous JAXA selection and training. It emphasizes perseverance, science, and adult professional life with emotional weight but minimal objectionable content, making it a strong pick for teens interested in space or realistic character growth.
