Space Brothers
2012
📺 2 Seasons
🎬 99 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 JA
⏱️ 24 min/episode
AnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
Where to Watch (US)
Stream
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Seasons
Season 1
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.
Season 2
Recap episode. Mutta recalls how he first got accepted for the JAXA training program.
Cast
Network
Nippon TV, YTV
Production
TOHO, dentsu, Kodansha, A-1 Pictures
Keywords
spacebased on mangaastronautinspiring storyanimebrothers