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Dear Brother

6.919911 seasonTV-YTV SeriesAnimationDrama

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…

DirectorOsamu Dezaki
ProducersHirotaka Matsumoto·Masakazu Shioura

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Magnificent Ones
Jul 14, 1991 10.0
E2
The Glass Slippers
Jul 21, 1991
E3
Nanako, Disqualified?
Jul 28, 1991
E4
The Music Box
Aug 4, 1991
E5
Thorns of Suspicion and Doubt
Aug 11, 1991
E6
Lost and Alone
Aug 18, 1991
E7
The Darkness in the Clock Tower
Aug 25, 1991
E8
I Want You
Sep 1, 1991
E9
Relapse, Broken Heart
Sep 8, 1991
E10
Mariko...
Sep 15, 1991
E11
Under the Elm Tree...
Sep 22, 1991
E12
The Scar
Sep 29, 1991
E13
A Tale of Double Suicide
Oct 6, 1991
E14
The Secret Door
Oct 27, 1991
E15
Fukiko, the Sea Rumbles
Nov 3, 1991
E16
Comeback
Nov 10, 1991
E17
Postscript
Nov 17, 1991
E18
Into the Dream
Nov 24, 1991
E19
The Transient Game
Dec 8, 1991
E20
The Gardening Shears
Dec 15, 1991
E21
The University Festival
Dec 22, 1991
E22
A Summer Day's Serenade
Dec 29, 1991
E23
The Forbidden Gift
Jan 12, 1992
E24
Encore
Jan 19, 1992
E25
The Scarlet Lipstick
Jan 26, 1992
E26
Proof: Snow for the Two of Us Alone
Feb 2, 1992
E27
Mariko's Incident of Bloodshed
Feb 23, 1992
E28
The Christmas Candles
Mar 1, 1992
E29
The Student Assembly
Mar 8, 1992
E30
The Petition
Mar 15, 1992
E31
The Bad Apple
Mar 22, 1992
E32
Pride: The Last Meeting
Mar 29, 1992
E33
Soaring
Apr 5, 1992
E34
Ablution
Apr 12, 1992
E35
The Shore of Dreams
Apr 19, 1992
E36
Fireflies, Burning with Love...
Apr 26, 1992
E37
Merry-Go-Round
May 3, 1992
E38
Yes
May 10, 1992
E39
A Lingering Fragrance
May 17, 1992

Cast · Directed by Osamu Dezaki

Hiroko Kasahara
Hiroko Kasahara
Nanako Misonô
Keiko Toda
Keiko Toda
Kaoru "Kaoru no Kimi" Orihara
Kenyu Horiuchi
Kenyu Horiuchi
Takashi Ichinomiya
Mami Koyama
Mami Koyama
Fukiko "Miya-sama" Ichinomiya
Masako Katsuki
Masako Katsuki
Aya Misaki
Sakiko Tamagawa
Sakiko Tamagawa
Mariko Shinobu
Sumi Shimamoto
Sumi Shimamoto
Rei "Hana no Saint-Just" Asaka
Tessyo Genda
Tessyo Genda
Takehiko Henmi
Waka Kanda
Waka Kanda
Tomoko Arikura

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Dear Brother — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dear Brother?

Dear Brother is streaming on RetroCrush in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dear Brother on Netflix?

No, Dear Brother is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on RetroCrush.

Is Dear Brother on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dear Brother isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on RetroCrush instead.

Where can I watch Dear Brother for free?

Dear Brother is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in Dear Brother?

Dear Brother has 1 season in total (39 episodes). The series concluded in 1992.

Are all episodes of Dear Brother out yet?

Yes — all 39 episodes across 1 season of Dear Brother are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Dear Brother?

No — Dear Brother ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What manga is Dear Brother based on?

Dear Brother is based on Dear Brother by Riyoko Ikeda.