Space Brothers 2012
What is Space Brothers?
Space Brothers is a television series that premiered in 2012, categorized under the genres of animation, drama, and science fiction and fantasy. The narrative centers on two siblings, Mutta and Hibito, who shared a childhood ambition to become astronauts.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 99
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 31, 2012
- Last aired
- Mar 22, 2014
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV, YTV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Space Brothers is a television series that premiered in 2012, categorized under the genres of animation, drama, and science fiction and fantasy. The narrative centers on two siblings, Mutta and Hibito, who shared a childhood ambition to become astronauts. As the story progresses to the year 2025, the brothers find themselves at different stages in their professional lives. Hibito has successfully pursued their shared dream and is on track to become the first Japanese person to walk on the moon. In contrast, Mutta faces a significant career setback after being fired from his job. Following this event, Hibito encourages his brother to recall the promise they made to each other during their youth. Motivated by this reminder of their past, Mutta decides to pursue his own path toward space exploration. The series documents his efforts to reignite his original aspirations and work toward becoming an astronaut. The program is currently rated TV-14 and is available for viewing through streaming services.
Should you watch it?
“Two brothers pursue a childhood dream to become astronauts after their lives take very different paths.”
- relatable protagonist
- realistic depiction of space training
- slow pacing
- long episode count
Watch it if you enjoy character-focused stories about perseverance and chasing long-term goals.
The series is generally suitable for a wide audience and focuses on professional and personal development.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 51 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Little Brother Hibito and Big Brother Mutta Mar 31, 2012
- E2 My Shining Star Apr 7, 2012
- E3 The Man with the Advantage and the Running Female Doctor Apr 14, 2012
- E4 Next to Hibito Apr 21, 2012
- E5 Days of Missing Apr 28, 2012
- E6 Et Cetera in My Head May 5, 2012
- E7 Dear Hibito May 12, 2012
- E8 Smoky Heaven May 19, 2012
- E9 Individual Resolve May 26, 2012
- E10 Running Bus Jun 2, 2012
- E11 Trapped Rivals Jun 9, 2012
- E12 My Name Is Itou Serika Jun 16, 2012
- E13 3-D Ant Jun 23, 2012
- E14 Broken Glasses and the Sole of the Foot Jun 30, 2012
- E15 Let's Talk About Space Jul 7, 2012
- E16 Alarm, but No Clock Jul 14, 2012
- E17 The Culprit Is in the Room Jul 21, 2012
- E18 Roo-ra! Kenji! Jul 28, 2012
- E19 The Day Before Goodbye Aug 4, 2012
- E20 The Worst Possible Punishment Aug 11, 2012
- E21 A Long-Awaited Glimpse of the Sky Aug 18, 2012
- E22 Working on the Dream Sep 1, 2012
- E23 Father, Son, and Mutta Claus Sep 8, 2012
- E24 The Worst Possible Interviewer Sep 15, 2012
- E25 Sonic Little Brother Training Big Brother Sep 22, 2012
- E26 Painful Interview Sep 29, 2012
- E27 One Question Oct 6, 2012
- E28 Miracle of Doha Oct 13, 2012
- E29 Night Before Launch Oct 20, 2012
- E30 Dog, Old Man, and Alexander Oct 27, 2012
- E31 Rocket Road Nov 3, 2012
- E32 A Private Place Nov 10, 2012
- E33 Moon Rabbit Nov 17, 2012
- E34 Pug and Hug on a Moonlit Night Nov 24, 2012
- E35 From the Little Corner of a Big Facility Dec 1, 2012
- E36 Dancing Astronaut Dec 8, 2012
- E37 Two Men in the Park Dec 15, 2012
- E38 Eleventh E-mail Dec 22, 2012
- E39 Lunar Illusions Jan 5, 2013
- E40 Heaven and Hell Jan 12, 2013
- E41 Eighty Minutes to Live Jan 19, 2013
- E42 Hibito's Choice Jan 26, 2013
- E43 Brian Feb 2, 2013
- E44 Three Astronauts Feb 9, 2013
- E45 Five Blue Rangers Feb 16, 2013
- E46 Number One Restless Guy Feb 23, 2013
- E47 The First Promise Mar 2, 2013
- E48 Always Have a Pedometer in Your Heart Mar 9, 2013
- E49 Nitta the Leader Mar 16, 2013
- E50 Nitta and Mutta Mar 23, 2013
- E51 Living Stone Mar 30, 2013
Season 2 · 48 episodes
- E1 A Big Brother Should Always... Apr 6, 2013
- E2 Stand on the Moon Together Alive Apr 13, 2013
- E3 Do I Have Good Luck? Apr 20, 2013
- E4 Distant Goal Apr 27, 2013
- E5 Promise to Drink May 4, 2013
- E6 An Engineer's Switch May 11, 2013
- E7 Earnest Failure May 18, 2013
- E8 Promise Sign May 25, 2013
- E9 Sea Diver and Space Diver Jun 1, 2013
- E10 Those Who Wait for Hibito Jun 8, 2013
- E11 Those Who Dream Far Jun 15, 2013
- E12 Young Excitement Jun 22, 2013
- E13 Piece of Cake Jun 29, 2013
- E14 Wheelchair Pilot Jul 13, 2013
- E15 Two Notebooks Jul 20, 2013
- E16 Deneil-ized! Jul 27, 2013
- E17 Two Keyboards Aug 3, 2013
- E18 Next to Hibito Aug 10, 2013
- E19 Determination to Give Up Aug 17, 2013
- E20 Rehearsal Aug 31, 2013
- E21 Hibito's Disorder Sep 7, 2013
- E22 A Road on the Roadless Moon Sep 14, 2013
- E23 Magic Trick Sep 21, 2013
- E24 My Hands Sep 28, 2013
- E25 Olga Oct 5, 2013
- E26 An Astronaut's Daughter Oct 12, 2013
- E27 Out of Time Oct 19, 2013
- E28 Olga, Hibito and Gagarin Oct 26, 2013
- E29 Secret Nov 2, 2013
- E30 Worst Enemy Nov 9, 2013
- E31 Space Family Nov 16, 2013
- E32 Kenji and I Nov 23, 2013
- E33 Supandaman Nov 30, 2013
- E34 On the Moon's Surface Dec 7, 2013
- E35 For Tomorrow Dec 14, 2013
- E36 To the Place Where I Belong Dec 21, 2013
- E37 Pretty Dog Jan 4, 2014
- E38 Last Words Jan 11, 2014
- E39 A Small Note and a Big Lucky Charm Jan 18, 2014
- E40 How to Help Hibito Jan 25, 2014
- E41 Lonely People Feb 1, 2014
- E42 In the Corner of My Heart Feb 8, 2014
- E43 Exciting Teamwork Feb 15, 2014
- E44 Our History Feb 22, 2014
- E45 Astronaut and Father Mar 1, 2014
- E46 Won't Go Away Mar 8, 2014
- E47 The Ultimate Astronaut Mar 15, 2014
- E48 Life Changes, Promises Don't Mar 22, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Space Brothers?
The story follows two brothers who made a childhood pact to become astronauts and their journey to reach space.
When does the series take place?
The story is set in the year 2025.
What happens to Mutta at the beginning?
Mutta is fired from his job, which leads him to reconsider his childhood dream.
What has Hibito achieved?
Hibito has become the first Japanese person to go to the moon.
Does the series focus on space travel?
Yes, the series centers on the brothers' efforts to become astronauts and their experiences in the space program.