Space Brothers (2012)
The few who rated it like it.
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Space Brothers is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Space Brothers rate this Japanese series highly. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 24 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with drama threaded through. The 8.1 rests on just 24 ratings so far — promising, not proven.
- Skip if
- animation isn't your thing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 19 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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