Space Brothers
宇宙兄弟
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…
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Synopsis
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.
About
Space Brothers premiered on March 31, 2012. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 99 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Nippon TV, YTV. and concluded its run on March 22, 2014.
Why viewers enjoy Space Brothers
Space Brothers targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Space Brothers was animated by TOHO, dentsu, Kodansha, and broadcast on Nippon TV, YTV.
Critical reception
Space Brothers holds a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 23 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Space Brothers include: space, based on manga, astronaut, inspiring story, personal growth, anime, brothers, dream pursuit. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Hiroaki Hirata
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Masayuki Katou
Miyuki Sawashiro
Masako Ikeda
Yuko Sanpei
Shô Ryûzanji
Ryou Naitou
Shintaro Asanuma
Takanori Hoshino
Production credits
- Direction
- Ayumu Watanabe · Hideaki Uehara · Shigeru Ueda
- Writing
- Yoichi Kato · Chuya Koyama · Makoto Uezu
Release dates
Premiered
March 31, 2012
Last aired
March 22, 2014
Seasons & episodes
Season1
March 31, 2012·51episodes
Season1
March 31, 2012·51episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
April 6, 2013·48episodes
Season2
April 6, 2013·48episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- space
- based on manga
- astronaut
- inspiring story
- personal growth
- anime
- brothers
- dream pursuit
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Space Brothers premiere?
Space Brothers premiered on March 31, 2012.
How many seasons does Space Brothers have?
Space Brothers has 2 seasons and 99 episodes in total.
What genre is Space Brothers?
Space Brothers is classified under Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Space Brothers air on?
Space Brothers aired on Nippon TV, YTV.
Is Space Brothers finished?
Yes, Space Brothers concluded its run on March 22, 2014.
How long is each episode of Space Brothers?
Each episode of Space Brothers runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Space Brothers from?
Space Brothers is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Space Brothers?
Space Brothers holds a rating of 8.2 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
