(known as Space Brothers in English) is a long-running Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Chūya Koyama. It is a grounded, "Hard SF" drama that focuses on the realistic struggles and technical precision of modern space exploration. Story Overview
The story follows two brothers, and Hibito Nanba , who witness what they believe to be a UFO in 1996. This event leads them to make a childhood promise: Hibito, the younger brother, will go to the Moon, while Mutta, the older brother, will lead the way to Mars. Uchuu Kyoudai
After receiving encouragement from Hibito and his family, Mutta rediscovers his passion and enters the rigorous JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut selection program to catch up to his brother. Key Characters (known as Space Brothers in English) is a