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EP 1Hibito and Mutta Nanba reunite after a childhood UFO sighting leads to divergent paths.
Apr 1, 2012In 2006, brothers Hibito and Mutta Nanba observe a UFO heading to the moon. By 2025, Hibito is an astronaut preparing for a lunar mission, while Mutta was fired from an automobile company for head-butting his supervisor and must move back in with his parents. Hibito emails Mutta to listen to a tape recorded in 2006. On the recording, young Mutta declares his goal is to reach Mars, surpassing Hibito’s desire to go to the moon. A month later, Mutta receives a letter from JAXA confirming his acceptance into an astronaut program.
EP 2Mutta passes the first astronaut exam and meets new applicants during the second round.
Apr 8, 2012Unsure about taking the astronaut exam, Mutta visits his old astronomy friend Sharon Kaneko, who encourages him to proceed. He successfully passes the first exam. During the second exam interviews, Mutta becomes distracted by a loose screw on his chair. He befriends fellow applicant Kenji Makabe and develops a crush on female applicant Serika Itou. Unbeknownst to them, the interviewer reveals he intentionally loosened the screw to test their observation skills. The narrative indicates that Mutta, Kenji, and Serika were the only applicants who noticed the tampering, highlighting their attention to detail amidst their personal interactions and growing concerns about the selection process.
EP 3Medical exams start while Serika notices Mutta mimicking her father near an astronaut suit
Apr 15, 2012Medical examinations commence, placing subtle pressure on Mutta as others assume he holds an advantage due to being Hibito's brother. That evening, Serika observes Mutta peering into an astronaut suit helmet, a gesture that reminds her of her father. The following day, both Mutta and Keiji witness Serika performing the identical action.
EP 4Mutta faces interview challenges while Hibito learns of a family program
Apr 22, 2012The second round of examinations concludes with an interview segment where Mutta encounters difficulty answering an obscure question posed at the end. Simultaneously, Hibito discovers information regarding a family support program. As the testing period ends, Mutta feels anxious about his performance but improves his mood after Kenji provides him with Serika's email address. The following day, Hibito contacts Mutta to invite him to visit Houston and spend time at NASA.
EP 5Mutta visits Houston to reconnect with Hibito and his pug Apo
Apr 29, 2012Mutta travels to Houston to reunite with Hibito and his pet pug, Apo. During a visit to Hibito's home, Hibito observes that Mutta has lost his competitive edge against him. The following day, Mutta converses with dog walkers Mr. and Mrs. Smith, who provide insights into Hibito's perspective on their rivalry. Inspired by this conversation, Mutta resolves to become more competitive with Hibito. Meanwhile, at JAXA, one of the judges appears to oppose Mutta's application.
EP 6Mutta Faces Job Loss Rumors While Observing Hibito's Training
May 6, 2012Mutta visits the Johnson Space Center to watch Hibito train, but a JAXA judge reveals the reason for his previous termination. Later, Hibito praises Mutta on television, surprising him. Mutta then receives a call from former colleagues about what his ex-boss told JAXA, leading him to believe he has lost his astronaut chance. Hoshika, a JAXA judge who has observed Mutta and Hibito’s visits since childhood, meets with the former workmates to hear the full story and clarify the situation.
EP 7Hibito suspects Mutta's strange behavior and resignation while Hoshika lobbies a judge and a robbery occurs.
May 13, 2012Hibito observes Mutta acting strangely and suspects that something is wrong. Mutta eventually confesses about his high chance of failure and appears to have resigned himself to thinking he has no chance. Meanwhile, Hoshika has trouble trying to convince another judge to change his mind about Mutta. As Mutta spends time with the pet walkers following being told off by Hibito, the restaurant he is visiting is attacked by a fire extinguisher wielding robber.
EP 8Mutta gains fame after accidental arrest and receives exam results
May 20, 2012Mutta unexpectedly captures a thief, earning widespread praise as a hero during a live television broadcast. This event is witnessed by Hibito and the JAXA judges. Following the incident, Mutta receives a video message from his parents informing him that he has successfully passed the second exam. As he prepares to depart for Japan, he uncovers a concealed set of wills authored by Hibito, which causes him significant concern regarding their contents.
EP 9Mutta reflects on Hibito's wills while celebrating the third exam with Kenji and Serika.
May 27, 2012Upon arriving in Japan, Mutta worries about the wills Hibito wrote before viewing the International Space Station. He later joins Kenji and Serika to celebrate passing the third exam. During their conversation about their motivations for space travel, Serika reveals her desire to visit the ISS, even though it may be decommissioned by then. A colleague explains that Serika aims to continue her late father's dream of developing a disease-curing medicine, a task that requires the unique environment of the ISS. This discussion highlights the personal resolve driving each character's ambition to reach space and contribute to humanity's future through their respective goals and sacrifices.
EP 10Mutta visits Sharon before the JAXA exam while applicants face a mysterious bus journey
Jun 3, 2012Prior to the third examination at JAXA, Mutta consults Sharon, who advises him not to fret over lacking a specific motivation for space travel unlike Serika and Kenji. During the test, candidates board an unusual bus purportedly bound for a classified facility, with only Kenji observing the presence of surveillance cameras. After an hour of travel, participants engage in a ten-minute discussion exercise with one another. Subsequently, they complete a survey assessing each person's suitability for an astronaut role. The group then shares a meal and rests before the bus reaches its destination.
EP 11Applicants view fatal astronaut footage before being split into sealed teams for two weeks.
Jun 10, 2012Applicants arrive at an undisclosed location to view footage of astronauts who died from chute failure during reentry. This display tests their willingness to continue the examination process. After all candidates agree to proceed, the group is divided into three teams. Each team must spend two weeks together in a sealed environment to determine which two members are best suited for astronaut duties. Mutta is assigned to a team alongside Serika, Reiji Nitta, Naoto Fukuda, and Yasushi Furuya. Their first task requires them to calculate the current time, a challenge in which Mutta provides a surprisingly precise answer.
EP 12Mutta conceals his prediction method while Serika reflects on her name's meaning before team selections.
Jun 17, 2012Mutta devises a strategy for his prediction, concealing the truth that he merely observed the time upon exiting the bus. Meanwhile, Serika remains awake due to hunger and remembers asking her father about the significance of her name. The following morning, the teams must determine how to manage their food supply while also debating the process for selecting two candidates to become astronauts. After all members of Team A introduce themselves, Serika agrees to allow Mutta to address her by her first name. This sequence highlights the interpersonal dynamics and logistical challenges facing the group as they prepare for the next phase of their selection process.
EP 13Reiji worries about heart bracelets and team disqualification rules while Mutta writes a letter to a journalist.
Jun 24, 2012Reiji becomes concerned about the heart monitoring bracelets worn by everyone and a rule stating that if one team member leaves, the entire team is disqualified. Following several physical and mental tasks, the teams must write a letter to persuade a journalist who is critical of space exploration. Mutta remembers a lecture by Soichi Noguchi attended with Hibito, which explained that viewing things from different perspectives leads to new solutions. After reflecting on this story, Mutta decides that the correct action is not to protest, but rather to demonstrate the third dimension offered by outer space. He believes this perspective will become clear once Hibito reaches the moon.
EP 14Naoto’s broken glasses from Yasushi and his determination to continue despite poor vision
Jul 1, 2012Naoto reflects on how his work on a manned spacecraft estranged him from his family. His glasses break when Yasushi accidentally steps on them, reducing Naoto’s visibility. Undeterred by this setback, Naoto remains determined to proceed. Serika informs Yasushi that Naoto resigned from his job to pursue astronaut selection. Upon hearing this, Yasushi overcomes his pride and requests that mission control provide Naoto with a new pair of glasses to ensure he can continue his duties without visual impairment hindering his progress.
EP 15JAXA staff order glasses while applicants face a puzzle and a broken clock mystery
Jul 8, 2012JAXA staff decide to order new glasses for Naoto following Yasushi's request, while Hoshika observes the exam. The next night, Team B is alerted by an alarm, and Team A discovers their clock is missing and later smashed. Applicants must complete a blank puzzle within three hours. Tension rises in Team A when Yasushi accuses Serika of breaking the clock. Mutta attempts to calm the group by having everyone discuss space, suggesting JAXA broke the clock to teach self-reliance regarding time. This explanation hides the fact that Mutta witnessed Naoto breaking the clock himself.
EP 16Mutta questions Naoto while Team B and A face mysterious alarm and clock issues
Jul 15, 2012Following an incomplete puzzle challenge, Mutta confronts Naoto regarding his observations, specifically instructing him to discover why Naoto broke the clock. Concurrently, Team B suffers from a mysterious alarm secretly manipulated by a participant, and their clock is subsequently tampered with. Simultaneously, Serika worries about her excessive food consumption, leaving insufficient supplies for the remaining four days. Consequently, Team A encounters their own alarm-related difficulties, adding to the group's mounting tensions and logistical challenges as the participants struggle with these unexpected disruptions.
EP 17Mutta suspects Naoto and Yasushi of sabotage due to green card orders
Jul 22, 2012While Team A investigates a mysterious alarm, Mutta observes Yasushi acting strangely. Recalling Naoto’s comments about surveillance, Mutta suspects JAXA is responsible. He remembers training in Houston where astronauts received green cards instructing them to create problems. Based on this, Mutta deduces that both Naoto and Yasushi were ordered to break the clock and trigger the alarm. Later, Serika admits to a food shortage. Mutta incorrectly interprets this confession as another green card directive. The episode focuses on Mutta’s logical connections between the incidents and his training background, leading to his specific accusations against his teammates regarding the sabotage.
EP 18Kenji Receives Green Card and Regains Confidence Amidst Selection Pressure
Jul 29, 2012Following additional incidents involving green cards, Mutta is finally issued his own card, which leads him to make random noises throughout the day. Simultaneously, Team B continues to encounter difficulties. Kenji faces significant pressure when he is instructed to withdraw from the selections, believing he has failed to improve teamwork. As he seriously considers stepping down, he remembers words spoken by his daughter. He realizes she was encouraging him to do his best, which helps him regain his confidence and resolve to continue.
EP 19Kenji's Leadership Tested and Mutta's Udon Gathering with Space Talk
Aug 5, 2012With the exam nearing its conclusion, Kenji bonds with his teammates, prompting Hoshika to reflect on withholding a green card to assess his leadership. In Team A, Mutta addresses a lack of food by recalling how he and Hibito learned to cook udon from Sharon. He organizes a group cooking session, which leads to pleasant surprise among the team as they discover his connection to Sharon. This shared interest in space allows for meaningful conversation, contrasting with the earlier lighthearted atmosphere. The mood shifts as the group confronts the pressing reality that they must still select two individuals to become astronauts, highlighting the tension between camaraderie and the impending selection process.
EP 20Team A cleans up while deciding astronaut selection through a fair game
Aug 12, 2012On the final day of the exam, teams are free to choose their activities before making selections. Team A opts to clean the facility. When determining which two members become astronauts, Mutta recalls Sharon’s advice and proposes a game of rock, paper, scissors to ensure fairness. Yasushi accepts this method but reveals his score recordings, showing he has been in last place. Mutta then admits he borrowed the idea from Yasushi, who agrees to proceed with the game. This sequence highlights the team's collaborative effort to resolve their selection process using a simple, equitable method suggested by their peers.
EP 21Team A finishes the third exam and discovers they trained at JAXA all along.
Aug 19, 2012Following the conclusion of the third exam, Team A receives applause from staff and realizes they have been located at JAXA throughout the process. Yasushi, who was not selected, visits Professor Hiroto Baba to see a newly designed spacesuit. Yasushi reflects on his childhood interest in space and his concern about being too short to become an astronaut. He came to admire Baba after the professor invented a smaller spacesuit that lowered the minimum height requirement. Meanwhile, Mutta and Kenji discuss the possibility that unselected applicants might still have a chance. Yasushi then joins the rest of Team A for a celebratory meal.
EP 22Team A celebrates exam success while Mutta learns of his Houston selection
Sep 2, 2012Team A gathers to celebrate Serika and Reiji for passing the third exam. JAXA staff discuss candidate selection, with Hoshika noting Team A's unique promise to reunite. Four days later, Houston announces it will choose one male candidate to join the others. Mutta fears Kenji will be selected over him due to his perceived lack of luck. Meanwhile, Hibito continues training, wondering about Mutta's response. When Mutta spends time with Naoto, he discovers he has been chosen for Houston. This news excites Mutta but also causes him concern regarding Kenji's fate.
EP 23Mutta works as Santa while Yuri chooses marine biology over space
Sep 9, 2012Mutta accepts a temporary role as a mall Santa to save funds for his upcoming Houston journey. Yuri Teshima, a Team B candidate, shares his interest in extraterrestrial life with his father. JAXA informs Mutta of his departure date, revealing that Kenji was selected alongside him after Yuri declined his spot to study marine biology. Sera visits her father’s grave to leave a diary of her past year, and Mutta meets with Kenji. Facing a final exam in two months that aligns with Hibito’s space mission, Mutta resolves to travel to Houston earlier than planned.
EP 24Mutta discovers Takio Azuma is the biased examiner for Hibito's final space vehicle exam
Sep 16, 2012While Hibito practices piloting a space vehicle for his upcoming moon mission, Mutta mows the lawn for Ozzy. Later, Mutta joins Jennifer and Lowry, who serves as Hibito's backup, for dinner. During the meal, he learns that Takio Azuma will be the examiner for the final tests. Azuma is rumored to hold a grudge against Hibito because Hibito was chosen for the moon mission instead of him. This personal animosity creates a significant disadvantage for Mutta, complicating the situation for the team as they prepare for the critical evaluation.
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- How many episodes does Uchuu Kyoudai have?
- Uchuu Kyoudai has 99 episodes.
- When did Uchuu Kyoudai come out?
- Uchuu Kyoudai came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Uchuu Kyoudai?
- Uchuu Kyoudai was produced by A-1 Pictures.
- Who directed Uchuu Kyoudai?
- Uchuu Kyoudai was directed by Hiroshi Katou.
- Is Uchuu Kyoudai finished?
- Current status of Uchuu Kyoudai: Finished.