Space Brothers (2012)
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.
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Episodes
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1. A Big Brother Should Always...2013-04-06 · 24mRecap episode. Mutta recalls how he first got accepted for the JAXA training program.
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2. Stand on the Moon Together Alive2013-04-13 · 24mRecap episode. Hibito recalls the ordeal of his accident on the moon.
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3. Do I Have Good Luck?2013-04-20 · 24mAs Mutta and his teammates try to keep warm in the cold desert night, Mutta is reminded of recent events.
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4. Distant Goal2013-04-27 · 24mThe astronaut candidates have reached the sixth, and final, day of survival training. But Mutta is down with a fever. Can Team E complete the training?
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5. Promise to Drink2013-05-04 · 24mAfter completing survival training, the NASA astronaut candidates are tasked to participate in the upcoming Comeback Competition. Each team receives an advisory engineer, but Mutta
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6. An Engineer's Switch2013-05-11 · 24mAs Azuma makes his way towards the moon, Mutta's team works on testing the rover, learning of what flaws they need to fix. The team consider following another team's example and go
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7. Earnest Failure2013-05-18 · 24mDuring their car ride, Vince mentions that he considers astronomers his enemy, due to their supposed snobbery towards manned spaceflight. When asked who his viewpoint, Mutta respon
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8. Promise Sign2013-05-25 · 24mPico and Vince were pushed by their fathers and teachers to apply for their local technical college, which angered Rick, who felt betrayed by the others for giving up their dreams.
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9. Sea Diver and Space Diver2013-06-01 · 24mWith a limited amount of time before they launch, the team search for materials they can use to keep the sponge tires dry. Visiting the hotel's utility room, Mutta borrows some sil
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10. Those Who Wait for Hibito2013-06-08 · 24mAs Hibito, along with Damian and Linda, begin their journey back to Earth, Mutta's group give Pico their rover as a memento of their time together. The day soon comes for the space
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11. Those Who Dream Far2013-06-15 · 24mWhilst Hibito, Damian and Linda begin their rehabiliation, Amanti tells Mutta about a premonition she had about him, saying someone close to him will soon be stricken by a serious
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12. Young Excitement2013-06-22 · 24mThe AsCans begin their flight studies, in which they must learn three weeks worth of flight knowledge in three days. Meanwhile, Sharon speaks with Daniel Morrison, a university lec
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13. Piece of Cake2013-06-29 · 24mMutta, Hibito and Serika accompany Sharon to a neurologist, where Serika fears she may be suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis just like her father. As Sharon is admitted f
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14. Wheelchair Pilot2013-07-13 · 24mAfter Mutta takes a make-up exam, this time managing to concentrate properly, he once again meets Deneil Young. With the top scoring AsCans being assigned to the best flight instru
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15. Two Notebooks2013-07-20 · 24mDeneil takes Mutta on his first T-38 flight where, unlike the other instructors, he flies at speeds of 6.5Gs. Mutta throws up on his first flight, though after hearing Hibito went
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16. Deneil-ized!2013-07-27 · 24mHibito informs Mutta that he'll be returning to Japan for a week in order to be debriefed by JAXA and visit Sharon. Meanwhile, Mutta struggles with multitasking aspect of flying a
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17. Two Keyboards2013-08-03 · 24mMutta's flight training is progressing well. Meanwhile, Hibito heads back to Japan, where he is greeted by cheering g crowds and parades. He also gets a chance to visit Sharon.
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18. Next to Hibito2013-08-10 · 24mAfter Mutta completes flight training, he officially becomes an astronaut. Now he must wait to see if he will be assigned to a lunar mission.
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19. Determination to Give Up2013-08-17 · 24mAfter completing training, Mutta is offered a spot on the backup crew for an upcoming ISS mission. This is a golden opportunity for Mutta to make it to space quickly. But he must c
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20. Rehearsal2013-08-31 · 24mMutta and Hibito are selected for a magazine cover. Mutta is excited, but he notices that Hibito is acting strangely.
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21. Hibito's Disorder2013-09-07 · 24mHibito struggles with the panic disorder that's afflicted him since his ordeal on the moon. However, he requests that his condition be kept secret from Mutta, who may have found a
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22. A Road on the Roadless Moon2013-09-14 · 24mMutta comes up with an idea to prevent vehicular accidents on the moon. Will NASA accept his proposal?
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23. Magic Trick2013-09-21 · 24mMutta's proposal to improve the lunar rover is received well. But he still hasn't convinced Chief Butler to let him train for lunar missions. Desperate for ideas, Mutta researches
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24. My Hands2013-09-28 · 24mMutta's proposal to add a windshield to the lunar rover is received well. However, Chief Butler is still reluctant to allow Mutta to train for lunar missions. Mutta decides he must
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25. Olga2013-10-05 · 24mMutta has convinced Chief Butler to allow him to start training for lunar missions. Meanwhile, Hibito is in Russia, trying to overcome his panic disorder.
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26. An Astronaut's Daughter2013-10-12 · 24mHibito continues to struggle in rehab. Russian astronaut Ivan Tolstoy shows Hibito videos of his daughter as a child, learning ballet. Will the videos give Hibito his answer?
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27. Out of Time2013-10-19 · 24mInspired by Olga's performance, Hibito continues his rehabilitation. Ivan comes up with a unique approach that may start Hibito down the path to recovery.
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28. Olga, Hibito and Gagarin2013-10-26 · 24mNASA and JAXA have decided to bring Hibito back to Houston, placing him in a supporting role. Hibito has no choice but to pack up and make his farewells.
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29. Secret2013-11-02 · 24mHibito has returned to Houston from Russia. At the same time, Mutta begins his journey to the moon with NEEMO training.
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30. Worst Enemy2013-11-09 · 24mMutta's idea for improving the lunar rover has earned him the right to participate in NEEMO training. He has taken one step toward the moon.
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31. Space Family2013-11-16 · 24mMutta is now underwater participating in NEEMO training. He's happy to be assigned to the same team as Kenji, but it turns out that he shouldn't be celebrating.
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32. Kenji and I2013-11-23 · 24mOnly one of each team's two Ants will be chosen to go to the moon. Since the beginning of his journey, Mutta has worked with Kenji, so he isn't sure what to do.
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33. Supandaman2013-11-30 · 24mMutta and Kenji are forced to compete for the chance to go to the moon. Initially unsure as to what to do, Mutta benefits from Andy's advice, which helps him settle down and devise
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34. On the Moon's Surface2013-12-07 · 24mMutta and Kenji have overcome their initial shock after hearing that only one of them will be chosen to go to the moon. Now that they're working together again, everything seems to
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35. For Tomorrow2013-12-14 · 24mMutta has completed NEEMO training. His final idea impressed many people in NASA. Meanwhile, back in Houston, Hibito continues his rehabilitation.
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36. To the Place Where I Belong2013-12-21 · 24mMutta has completed his NEEMO training and now waits to learn if he will be heading to the moon. Back in Houston, Hibito also completes his rehabilitation training. All that remain
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37. Pretty Dog2014-01-04 · 24mHibito is worried about the upcoming test that will decide if he will be allowed to return to space. Uncertain, he turns to an unexpected person for advice.
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38. Last Words2014-01-11 · 24mMutta has been chosen to go to the moon. First, he will serve as Vince's backup. Now, Kenji and Nitta must learn what the future has in store for them.
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39. A Small Note and a Big Lucky Charm2014-01-18 · 24mHibito begins the test that will determine if he can return to active duty. However, Chief Butler has planned a surprise for Hibito.
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40. How to Help Hibito2014-01-25 · 24mHibito takes the test to determine if he will be allowed to return to active duty. While Chief Butler issues a green card for a false malfunction, to see how Hibito reacts under pr
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41. Lonely People2014-02-01 · 24mHibito has passed his test to return to active duty. With that over, Mutta can focus on starting his backup crew training for a lunar mission.
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42. In the Corner of My Heart2014-02-08 · 24mAs Sharon makes a new proposal to NASA for the lunar telescope, Mutta continues his training in the desert. However, Chief Butler is still seeking a backup captain for the mission.
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43. Exciting Teamwork2014-02-15 · 24mMutta has been assigned to the CES-62 backup crew, but his fellow members aren't keen to work together. Will the arrival of Eddie Jay, their leader, turn things around?
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44. Our History2014-02-22 · 24mEddie Jay's arrival has given the CES-62 sub crew a much-needed jolt. After a night jog brings the crew closer together, Eddie suggests that the crew members share their stories.
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45. Astronaut and Father2014-03-01 · 24mMutta has returned from his training in the desert and gets some rest as Christmas approaches. Meanwhile, Kenji and Nitta finally learn about the mission they've been assigned to.
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46. Won't Go Away2014-03-08 · 24mIt's New Year's, and the Nanba family is together in Houston to celebrate. Mutta feels good, as he trains for the moon and talks to Serika, but Hibito doesn't seem to be in a celeb
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47. The Ultimate Astronaut2014-03-15 · 24mTroubled by Hibito's disappearance, Mutta's performance begins slipping. However, a conversation with Chief Butler reassures him.
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48. Life Changes, Promises Don't2014-03-22 · 24mHibito's disappearance is distracting Mutta during training and he makes a critical mistake. What will Hibito do next, and will Mutta be able to get his act together before the act
Cast
Hiroaki HirataMutta Nanba (voice)
KENNHibito Nanba (voice)
Masayuki KatouKenji Makabe (voice)
Miyuki SawashiroSerika Itou / Mutta Nanba as a Boy (voice)
Masako IkedaSharon Kaneko (voice)
Yuko SanpeiHibito Nanba as a Boy (voice)
Shô RyûzanjiTadashi Hoshika (voice)
Ryou NaitouYasushi Furuya (voice)
Shintaro AsanumaYamato Mizoguchi (voice)
Takanori HoshinoReiji Nitta (voice)Images
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