TV series
Dear Brother
1991–1992, Japanese, on NHK BS1.
It’s Nanako’s first day at Seiran Academy, a prestigious all-girl’s high school famous for its exclusive and elegant “Sorority.” Only ten members will be accepted this year, and competition is fierce! Despite seeming fairly unremarkable on the surface, Nanako is selected as a member – instantly making her a target for her jealous and angry classmates. But the bullying doesn’t stop Nanako from forming friendships with the three most popular students, and even falling in love.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 39
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1992
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Dear Brother is streaming on RetroCrush in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E39: A Lingering Fragrance
Aired 17 May 1992
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Hiroko KasaharaNanako Misonô · 39 ep
- Keiko TodaKaoru "Kaoru no Kimi" Orihara · 39 ep
- Kenyu HoriuchiTakashi Ichinomiya · 39 ep
- Mami KoyamaFukiko "Miya-sama" Ichinomiya · 39 ep
- Masako KatsukiAya Misaki · 39 ep
- Sakiko TamagawaMariko Shinobu · 39 ep
- Sumi ShimamotoRei "Hana no Saint-Just" Asaka · 39 ep
- Tessyo GendaTakehiko Henmi · 39 ep
- Waka KandaTomoko Arikura · 39 ep
- Kotono MitsuishiCast · 4 ep
- Aruno TaharaCast · 3 ep
- Kikuko InoueCast · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 July 1991
- Last aired
- 17 May 1992
- Network
- NHK BS1
- Original title
- おにいさまへ…
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-Y
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What Dear Brother is based on
Dear Brother is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Dear Brother: quick answers
Is Dear Brother worth watching?
Dear Brother doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Dear Brother are there?
Dear Brother has 1 season and 39 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Dear Brother finished?
Yes. Dear Brother ended in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Dear Brother on?
Dear Brother is streaming on RetroCrush in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
Dear Brother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dear Brother is rated TV-Y. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Dear Brother?
If you liked Dear Brother, try Senpai Is an Otokonoko, Honey Lemon Soda, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.
What is Dear Brother based on?
Dear Brother is adapted from a manga.