Space Brothers

1. S01E01Little Brother Hibito and Big Brother MuttaMarch 31, 2012—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 th
2. S01E02My Shining StarApril 7, 2012—With his mother's assistance and Hibito's encouragement, Mutta has been accepted for the New Astronaut Selection Exam. However, unsure of hi
3. S01E03The Man with the Advantage and the Running Female DoctorApril 14, 2012—After advancing to the second exam, Mutta realizes that the other applicants are much better prepared than he is. Desperate to prove himself
4. S01E04Next to HibitoApril 21, 2012—After a long week, only the final interview remains in the second JAXA exam. Mutta is drawing attention as Nanba Hibito's older brother, but
5. S01E05Days of MissingApril 28, 2012—After completing the second JAXA exam, Hibito invites Mutta for a free trip to Houston, Texas, through NASA's family support program. Upon a
6. S01E06Et Cetera in My HeadMay 5, 2012—Mutta has arrived in America, but he's off to a rocky start with Hibito. Meanwhile, his future as an astronaut is in jeopardy because the he
7. S01E07Dear HibitoMay 12, 2012—After learning that his former boss has told JAXA about the headbutt incident, Mutta has given up hope on passing the exam. To cope, Mutta f
8. S01E08Smoky HeavenMay 19, 2012—When the robber known as the fire extinguisher man strikes the restaurant where Mutta is, he's in trouble. But once the dust settles, Mutta
9. S01E09Individual ResolveMay 26, 2012—After passing the second JAXA exam, Mutta returns to Japan for the third. He's happy about the exam result, but on the flight back, a nightm
10. S01E10Running BusJune 2, 2012—Mutta has learned that Kenji and Serika have strong reasons to become astronauts, while Mutta is simply trying to achieve a childhood dream.
11. S01E11Trapped RivalsJune 9, 2012—The third exam will take two weeks. Mutta and the other candidates are transported via sealed bus to a large, barren facility. Then they are
12. S01E12My Name Is Itou SerikaJune 16, 2012—The fifteen remaining candidates have been divided into three teams of five. Each team will spend two weeks inside a sealed box, while compl
13. S01E133-D AntJune 23, 2012—The sealed box teams are assigned more tasks. These include Running Math, five minutes of mental math while running, and a typing test. Next
14. S01E14Broken Glasses and the Sole of the FootJune 30, 2012—After five days in their sealed boxes, each team is exhibiting a pronounced personality. Mutta's Team A is rowdy, while Team C is quiet. How
15. S01E15Let's Talk About SpaceJuly 7, 2012—The exam in the sealed box is halfway over. Mutta's Team A suffered an accident when Fukuda's glasses were broken. But Furuya, the one who b
16. S01E16Alarm, but No ClockJuly 14, 2012—The third exam is halfway over. Mutta works on a completely white puzzle as he ponders why Fukuda-san would break the only clock in the seal
17. S01E17The Culprit Is in the RoomJuly 21, 2012—The third exam inside the sealed boxes has been underway for ten days. Each team has been experiencing unexpected problems, such as broken c
18. S01E18Roo-ra! Kenji!July 28, 2012—The candidates have only a few days left in the sealed boxes. JAXA has been using green cards to create trouble, gauging each member's abili
19. S01E19The Day Before GoodbyeAugust 4, 2012—The teams have two days left in the sealed boxes. Mission Control has deliberately not given certain members of Kenji's Team B any green car
20. S01E20The Worst Possible PunishmentAugust 11, 2012—It's their final day in the sealed box. Mutta has enjoyed his two weeks with the team, and he wishes to avert ruining their bond, as they ma
21. S01E21A Long-Awaited Glimpse of the SkyAugust 18, 2012—With the third exam finally over, Furuya takes the opportunity to visit the man who made his dream possible.
22. S01E22Working on the DreamSeptember 1, 2012—The third astronaut selection exam has finally ended. Team A used rock-paper-scissors to select two members. Whose dreams are still alive?
23. S01E23Father, Son, and Mutta ClausSeptember 8, 2012—Mutta has been picked to go to Houston for the final astronaut selection exam. But because his selection means that Kenji wasn't chosen, he
24. S01E24The Worst Possible InterviewerSeptember 15, 2012—The final exam is set to take place in two months. Mutta heads to Houston, ahead of the other candidates to look after Apo and tour the John
25. S01E25Sonic Little Brother Training Big BrotherSeptember 22, 2012—With the final astronaut selection exam coming up, Mutta heads to Houston. However, Jennifer has some ominous news.
26. S01E26Painful InterviewSeptember 29, 2012—Seven days remain before Hibito takes off on a journey to become the first Japanese person to walk on the moon. Meanwhile, Mutta prepares fo
27. S01E27One QuestionOctober 6, 2012—The final NASA interview was a decoy to trick the candidates into relaxing, so the astronauts could evaluate them. However, the candidates h
28. S01E28Miracle of DohaOctober 13, 2012—With four days before the launch, Mutta and his family arrive at Kennedy Space Center for one last meal with Hibito before he heads into spa
29. S01E29Night Before LaunchOctober 20, 2012—Two days are left before launch. First, the lunar lander Artemis goes into space on Mars V. Afterwards, Hibito and the rest of the crew will
30. S01E30Dog, Old Man, and AlexanderOctober 27, 2012—It's finally the day of the launch, but the weather doesn't look good. On top of that, Apo's run off, so Mutta has to go find him. While sea
31. S01E31Rocket RoadNovember 3, 2012—Mutta, Apo, and the strange old man watch as Hibito launches off into space. Afterwards, Mutta reminisces about the road taken by Hibito to
32. S01E32A Private PlaceNovember 10, 2012—Hibito has made it safely into space, and he's on his way to the moon. Meanwhile, Mutta runs into Azuma and his family, and he decides to ap
33. S01E33Moon RabbitNovember 17, 2012—Hibito and the CES-51 crew finally land on the moon. However, Mutta is worried that Hibito will embarrass their country when he takes his fi
34. S01E34Pug and Hug on a Moonlit NightNovember 24, 2012—Hibito and the CES-51 crew have landed on the moon. Meanwhile, Mutta has returned to Japan to await his final exam results. He's especially
35. S01E35From the Little Corner of a Big FacilityDecember 1, 2012—JAXA has begun announcing the results of the final astronaut selection exam. Makabe Kenji receives the first phone call. As Kenji waits to l
36. S01E36Dancing AstronautDecember 8, 2012—While Mutta waits to hear if he will become an astronaut, Kenji has received good news. The next candidate to get a call is Serika.
37. S01E37Two Men in the ParkDecember 15, 2012—Two hours have passed since JAXA was supposed to notify the candidates, and Mutta hasn't received a call. When the phone finally rings, he's
38. S01E38Eleventh E-mailDecember 22, 2012—After a long wait, Mutta learns that he passed the final exam. With no time to enjoy the moment, he is immediately whisked to the press conf
39. S01E39Lunar IllusionsJanuary 5, 2013—Mutta has begun his life as an astronaut. First, he must undergo a month of JAXA training and orientation. Meanwhile, Hibito and Damian head
40. S01E40Heaven and HellJanuary 12, 2013—Damian and Hibito leave Moonbase in search of a missing unmanned probe. However, an accident occurs, stranding them inside a ravine.
41. S01E41Eighty Minutes to LiveJanuary 19, 2013—After a buggy accident, Hibito and Damian are stuck at the bottom of a ravine. Damian's spacesuit is damaged, and he's losing body heat quic
42. S01E42Hibito's ChoiceJanuary 26, 2013—Hibito manages to bring Damian back to the surface by using Gibson, but he's running out of time, as his oxygen supply dwindles. Will Freddy
43. S01E43BrianFebruary 2, 2013—Hibito is able to save Damian, but he's running out of oxygen. Freddy and Buddy are trying to catch him, but they won't arrive before his ox
44. S01E44Three AstronautsFebruary 9, 2013—Oxygen generation system Brian arrives just in time to save Hibito. Once he and Damian are rescued and back at Moonbase, he reflects on the
45. S01E45Five Blue RangersFebruary 16, 2013—Mutta and the other astronaut candidates have finally finished their Japanese training. Before they head to Houston, they receive a gift fro
46. S01E46Number One Restless GuyFebruary 23, 2013—The JAXA astronaut candidates head to Houston, to begin training at NASA. However, Murakami-san appears to have a surprise in store for Mutt
47. S01E47The First PromiseMarch 2, 2013—Mutta and the other astronaut candidates have arrived in Houston to begin training at NASA. First up is a social event to meet the other ast
48. S01E48Always Have a Pedometer in Your HeartMarch 9, 2013—The first astronaut candidate task is undergoing a survival training course consisting of a six-day trek through the desert. Meanwhile, Mutt
49. S01E49Nitta the LeaderMarch 16, 2013—The astronaut candidates continue their survival training in the desert. Team E has fallen behind the others, but after Nitta takes the lead
50. S01E50Nitta and MuttaMarch 23, 2013—As the survival training draws to a close, Nitta suddenly tells the team he needs to backtrack due to losing his cell phone, but Mutta stops
51. S01E51Living StoneMarch 30, 2013—Mutta and Nitta backtrack through the desert, looking for Nitta's cell phone. But Nitta cannot find it in time to answer his little brother'

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1. S02E01A Big Brother Should Always...April 6, 2013—Recap episode. Mutta recalls how he first got accepted for the JAXA training program.
2. S02E02Stand on the Moon Together AliveApril 13, 2013—Recap episode. Hibito recalls the ordeal of his accident on the moon.
3. S02E03Do I Have Good Luck?April 20, 2013—As Mutta and his teammates try to keep warm in the cold desert night, Mutta is reminded of recent events.
4. S02E04Distant GoalApril 27, 2013—The astronaut candidates have reached the sixth, and final, day of survival training. But Mutta is down with a fever. Can Team E complete th
5. S02E05Promise to DrinkMay 4, 2013—After completing survival training, the NASA astronaut candidates are tasked to participate in the upcoming Comeback Competition. Each team
6. S02E06An Engineer's SwitchMay 11, 2013—As 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
7. S02E07Earnest FailureMay 18, 2013—During their car ride, Vince mentions that he considers astronomers his enemy, due to their supposed snobbery towards manned spaceflight. Wh
8. S02E08Promise SignMay 25, 2013—Pico and Vince were pushed by their fathers and teachers to apply for their local technical college, which angered Rick, who felt betrayed b
9. S02E09Sea Diver and Space DiverJune 1, 2013—With a limited amount of time before they launch, the team search for materials they can use to keep the sponge tires dry. Visiting the hote
10. S02E10Those Who Wait for HibitoJune 8, 2013—As 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 to
11. S02E11Those Who Dream FarJune 15, 2013—Whilst Hibito, Damian and Linda begin their rehabiliation, Amanti tells Mutta about a premonition she had about him, saying someone close to
12. S02E12Young ExcitementJune 22, 2013—The AsCans begin their flight studies, in which they must learn three weeks worth of flight knowledge in three days. Meanwhile, Sharon speak
13. S02E13Piece of CakeJune 29, 2013—Mutta, Hibito and Serika accompany Sharon to a neurologist, where Serika fears she may be suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis just
14. S02E14Wheelchair PilotJuly 13, 2013—After Mutta takes a make-up exam, this time managing to concentrate properly, he once again meets Deneil Young. With the top scoring AsCans
15. S02E15Two NotebooksJuly 20, 2013—Deneil 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 f
16. S02E16Deneil-ized!July 27, 2013—Hibito informs Mutta that he'll be returning to Japan for a week in order to be debriefed by JAXA and visit Sharon. Meanwhile, Mutta struggl
17. S02E17Two KeyboardsAugust 3, 2013—Mutta's flight training is progressing well. Meanwhile, Hibito heads back to Japan, where he is greeted by cheering g crowds and parades. He
18. S02E18Next to HibitoAugust 10, 2013—After Mutta completes flight training, he officially becomes an astronaut. Now he must wait to see if he will be assigned to a lunar mission
19. S02E19Determination to Give UpAugust 17, 2013—After completing training, Mutta is offered a spot on the backup crew for an upcoming ISS mission. This is a golden opportunity for Mutta to
20. S02E20RehearsalAugust 31, 2013—Mutta and Hibito are selected for a magazine cover. Mutta is excited, but he notices that Hibito is acting strangely.
21. S02E21Hibito's DisorderSeptember 7, 2013—Hibito struggles with the panic disorder that's afflicted him since his ordeal on the moon. However, he requests that his condition be kept
22. S02E22A Road on the Roadless MoonSeptember 14, 2013—Mutta comes up with an idea to prevent vehicular accidents on the moon. Will NASA accept his proposal?
23. S02E23Magic TrickSeptember 21, 2013—Mutta'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
24. S02E24My HandsSeptember 28, 2013—Mutta's proposal to add a windshield to the lunar rover is received well. However, Chief Butler is still reluctant to allow Mutta to train f
25. S02E25OlgaOctober 5, 2013—Mutta has convinced Chief Butler to allow him to start training for lunar missions. Meanwhile, Hibito is in Russia, trying to overcome his p
26. S02E26An Astronaut's DaughterOctober 12, 2013—Hibito continues to struggle in rehab. Russian astronaut Ivan Tolstoy shows Hibito videos of his daughter as a child, learning ballet. Will
27. S02E27Out of TimeOctober 19, 2013—Inspired by Olga's performance, Hibito continues his rehabilitation. Ivan comes up with a unique approach that may start Hibito down the pat
28. S02E28Olga, Hibito and GagarinOctober 26, 2013—NASA 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 h
29. S02E29SecretNovember 2, 2013—Hibito has returned to Houston from Russia. At the same time, Mutta begins his journey to the moon with NEEMO training.
30. S02E30Worst EnemyNovember 9, 2013—Mutta'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.
31. S02E31Space FamilyNovember 16, 2013—Mutta 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 shoul
32. S02E32Kenji and INovember 23, 2013—Only 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 is
33. S02E33SupandamanNovember 30, 2013—Mutta 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
34. S02E34On the Moon's SurfaceDecember 7, 2013—Mutta 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 wor
35. S02E35For TomorrowDecember 14, 2013—Mutta has completed NEEMO training. His final idea impressed many people in NASA. Meanwhile, back in Houston, Hibito continues his rehabilit
36. S02E36To the Place Where I BelongDecember 21, 2013—Mutta 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
37. S02E37Pretty DogJanuary 4, 2014—Hibito is worried about the upcoming test that will decide if he will be allowed to return to space. Uncertain, he turns to an unexpected pe
38. S02E38Last WordsJanuary 11, 2014—Mutta 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 stor
39. S02E39A Small Note and a Big Lucky CharmJanuary 18, 2014—Hibito begins the test that will determine if he can return to active duty. However, Chief Butler has planned a surprise for Hibito.
40. S02E40How to Help HibitoJanuary 25, 2014—Hibito 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 malfun
41. S02E41Lonely PeopleFebruary 1, 2014—Hibito has passed his test to return to active duty. With that over, Mutta can focus on starting his backup crew training for a lunar missio
42. S02E42In the Corner of My HeartFebruary 8, 2014—As Sharon makes a new proposal to NASA for the lunar telescope, Mutta continues his training in the desert. However, Chief Butler is still s
43. S02E43Exciting TeamworkFebruary 15, 2014—Mutta 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
44. S02E44Our HistoryFebruary 22, 2014—Eddie 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
45. S02E45Astronaut and FatherMarch 1, 2014—Mutta has returned from his training in the desert and gets some rest as Christmas approaches. Meanwhile, Kenji and Nitta finally learn abou
46. S02E46Won't Go AwayMarch 8, 2014—It'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,
47. S02E47The Ultimate AstronautMarch 15, 2014—Troubled by Hibito's disappearance, Mutta's performance begins slipping. However, a conversation with Chief Butler reassures him.
48. S02E48Life Changes, Promises Don'tMarch 22, 2014—Hibito's disappearance is distracting Mutta during training and he makes a critical mistake. What will Hibito do next, and will Mutta be abl

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