Space Brothers
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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
1. Little Brother Hibito and Big Brother Mutta
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.
2. My Shining Star
With his mother's assistance and Hibito's encouragement, Mutta has been accepted for the New Astronaut Selection Exam. However, unsure of his next step, he visits Sharon, who works at a nearby observatory. After receiving advice from Sharon, Mutta is finally able to make up his mind.
3. The Man with the Advantage and the Running Female Doctor
After advancing to the second exam, Mutta realizes that the other applicants are much better prepared than he is. Desperate to prove himself, he stakes everything on the lung capacity test, as he has confidence in his trumpet-trained lungs. However, as the other applicants drop out, he finds himself in a heated battle with Itou Serika. Who will come out on top?
Cast & Crew
Hiroaki Hirata
Mutta Nanba (voice)
KENN
Hibito Nanba (voice)
Masayuki Katou
Kenji Makabe (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Serika Itou / Mutta Nanba as a Boy (voice)
Masako Ikeda
Sharon Kaneko (voice)
Yuko Sanpei
Hibito Nanba as a Boy (voice)
