Space Brothers -- Feel So Moon

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Dan7el: Dec 7, 2008

SPACE BROTHERS is an anime about SPACE BROTHERS.

Two brothers born in the early 90s, who after an incident in their childhood made a promise to each other to both become astronauts. By 2025, the younger brother, Hibito Nanba, has become a JAXA/NASA astronaut undergoing training in the United States for a colonization mission to the Moon, living his dream. His older older brother, Mutta Nanba, however, is now mechanical engineer, designing cars for a major car company. After an... incident that resulted in his immediate termination, Mutta now finds himself unemployed and aimless. After his brother reminds him of their childhood promise, and Mutta decides once again to aim for space.

It's a manga => anime adaptation. The source manga has been nominated for and won something like a half a dozen awards, and is also getting a live action adaptation in May. This adaptation is currently scheduled for only thirteen episodes.

There is also a pug. He is also going to space.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGjajOIotw0&hd=1

Basic Series Information
Director: Ayumu Watanabe (Bunch of Doraemon movies)
Script: Makoto Uezu (Sunred, Katanagatari)
Original creator: Ch�ya Koyama
Art Director: Hiroshi Kato (GITS:SAC, Gurren-Lagann, Evangelion)
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Episodes: 13

Principal Cast

Hibito Nanba
The younger, more talented, lucky, and fortunate brother. Currently an astronaut for the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) working with NASA in anticipation of a future Lunar colonization mission. Hibito is Nanba's main inspiration. He is idealistic, optimistic, and cheerful.
Voiced by Kenn (Basically fresh meat)

Mutta Nanba
The older, less talented, and unlucky brother. Despite being "less fortunate", he is still EXTREMELY talented, being a mechanical engineer who has developed major production-line cars. He looks up to his younger brother, and cherishes his success.
Voiced by Hiroaki Hirata (Kotetsu/Wild Tiger in Tiger & Bunny)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMm725pwSp8&hd=1

Watch It Here
Streaming on Crunchyroll

Somebody fucked around with this message at 08:48 on Apr 4, 2012

# ? Apr 1, 2012 15:54

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# ? Apr 23, 2024 10:24

FiftySeven: Jan 1, 2006; I WON THE BETTING POOL ON TESSAS THIRD STUPID VOTE AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS HALF-ASSED TITLE; Slippery Tilde

That was a great first episode. It seems like it hits the right balance between humour and drama well enough which is a difficult thing to do. The other shows this season are going to have to work hard if this keeps its quality throughout. I just finished watching Planetes so this seems like it will be a nice way to continue my current little theme of Space anime.

FiftySeven fucked around with this message at 17:35 on Apr 1, 2012

# ? Apr 1, 2012 17:33

bondster: May 6, 2007

This series is starting off pretty great. I'm also liking this (hopefully) continuing theme of Sanji's VA getting lead roles in awesome spring shows. Bonus points to Luffy's VA being cast as his mother, and Brook's as the father :allears:

I found it hilarious that this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITdPTKpGHuI is a critical part of the plot.

# ? Apr 1, 2012 17:41

FiftySeven: Jan 1, 2006; I WON THE BETTING POOL ON TESSAS THIRD STUPID VOTE AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS HALF-ASSED TITLE; Slippery Tilde

bondster posted:

I found it hilarious that this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITdPTKpGHuI is a critical part of the plot.

The fact that it has now been forever preserved in animation is probably the best outcome of this entire project. I still very clearly remember watching that happen live on TV, Truly the moon landing for a younger generation.

# ? Apr 1, 2012 17:46

IShallRiseAgain: Sep 12, 2008; Well ain't that precious?

I really wasn't expecting the possible alien subplot.

# ? Apr 1, 2012 20:24

see you tomorrow: Jun 27, 2009

Didn't think I'd be into this show but after that first episode I'm totally sold on it.

# ? Apr 1, 2012 23:05

Chas McGill: Oct 29, 2010; loves Fat Philippe

This is fantastic. I love the intro with the sporting incidents. It's also really nice to see characters with noses.

Laughed out loud at the bit where Mutta's in the taxi and he says "I have one last word of advice for you kids. Do not, under any circumstances, headbutt your supervisor as I did!" with tears streaming down his face. Then, as the car leaves, the way he yells "BYE!" as if in utmost agony.

Also:

Chas McGill fucked around with this message at 02:14 on Apr 2, 2012

# ? Apr 2, 2012 02:06

OnimaruXLR: Sep 15, 2007; Lurklurklurklurklurk

I found this first episode to be devastatingly depressing

It's good, though

# ? Apr 2, 2012 04:17

dvorak: Sep 11, 2003; WARNING: Temporal rift detected!

I will definitely be keeping up with this show. I love the level of detail they put into everything, including the NASA locations and hardware.

Its actually really dark too, despite it's moments of humor. Really interested in where the whole UFO element goes as well.

# ? Apr 2, 2012 07:14

Battle Strudel: Jan 1, 2010

Really enjoyed the first episode, it's got a great bitter-sweet laid back tone to it. It reminded me a little of the less 'epic' parts of 20th Century Boys as well, which is no bad thing. Loving the opening song, too.

# ? Apr 2, 2012 13:01

Zorak: Nov 7, 2005

Also, since some people have a general bit of confusion about this: yes, you CAN just apply to get into the JAXA/NASA astronaut candidate listing. Whether you get selected for the Astronaut corps has a lot to do with your experience and talents, though. Some people spend their lifetime on the list without getting selected, obviously, even talented candidates who move up the line more.

It helps if you have research to your name and are getting involved in a mission specifically to further said research.

# ? Apr 2, 2012 19:49

CHiRAL: Mar 29, 2010; Anus.

I haven't watched the first episode yet but I simply have to link this song on the first page of the thread.

Carry on.

# ? Apr 2, 2012 21:45

SgtMongoose: Feb 10, 2007

Zorak posted:

Also, since some people have a general bit of confusion about this: yes, you CAN just apply to get into the JAXA/NASA astronaut candidate listing. Whether you get selected for the Astronaut corps has a lot to do with your experience and talents, though. Some people spend their lifetime on the list without getting selected, obviously, even talented candidates who move up the line more.

It helps if you have research to your name and are getting involved in a mission specifically to further said research.

Directly from NASA's website:

NASA posted:

Commander and Pilot Astronaut Duties

Pilot astronauts serve as both Space Shuttle and International Space Station commanders and pilots. During flight, the commander has onboard responsibility for the vehicle, crew, mission success and safety of flight. The pilot assists the commander in controlling and operating the vehicle. In addition, the pilot may assist in the deployment and retrieval of satellites utilizing the remote manipulator system, in extravehicular activities, and in other payload operations.

Basic requirements for an Astronaut Pilot include the following:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics. An advanced degree is desirable. Quality of academic preparation is important.

2. At least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time in jet aircraft. Flight test experience is highly desirable.

3. Ability to pass a NASA space physical which is similar to a military or civilian flight physical and includes the following specific standards:

Distant visual acuity: 20/100 or better uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 each eye.
Blood pressure: 140/90 measured in a sitting position.
Height between 62 and 75 inches.

Mission Specialists

Mission specialist astronauts work with the commander and the pilot and have overall responsibility for coordinating operations in the following areas: systems, crew activity planning, consumables usage, and experiment/payload operations. Mission specialists are trained in the details of the onboard systems, as well as the operational characteristics, mission requirements/ objectives, and supporting equipment/systems for each of the experiments conducted on their assigned missions. Mission specialists perform extravehicular activities (EVAs), or space walks, operate the remote manipulator system, and are responsible for payloads and specific experiment operations.

Mission Specialist Astronaut Duties

Mission specialist astronauts, working with the commander and pilot, have overall responsibility for the coordination of Shuttle operations in the areas of crew activity planning, consumables usage, and experiment and payload operations. Mission specialists are required to have a detailed knowledge of Shuttle systems, as well as detailed knowledge of the operational characteristics, mission requirements and objectives, and supporting systems and equipment for each payload element on their assigned missions. Mission specialists will perform extravehicular activities, payload handling using the remote manipulator system, and perform or assist in specific experiment operations.

Basic requirements for a Mission Specialist include the following:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics. Degree must be followed by at least three years of related, progressively responsible, professional experience. An advanced degree is desirable and may be substituted for part or all of the experience requirement (master's degree = 1 year of experience, doctoral degree = 3 years of experience). Quality of academic preparation is important.

2. Ability to pass a NASA space physical, which is similar to a military or civilian flight physical and includes the following specific standards:

Distance visual acuity: 20/200 or better uncorrected, correctable to 20/20, each eye.
Blood pressure: 140/90 measured in a sitting position.

3. Height between 58.5 and 76 inches.

Payload Specialists

Payload specialists are persons other than NASA astronauts (including foreign nationals) who have specialized onboard duties; they may be added to shuttle crews if activities that have unique requirements are involved and more than the minimum crew size of five is needed.

First consideration for additional crew members is given to qualified NASA mission specialists. When payload specialists are required they are nominated by NASA, the foreign sponsor, or the designated payload sponsor. In the case of NASA or NASA-related payloads, the nominations are based on the recommendations of the appropriate Investigator Working Group (IWG).

Although payload specialists are not part of the Astronaut Candidate Program, they must have the appropriate education and training related to the payload or experiment. All applicants must meet certain physical requirements and must pass NASA space physical examinations with varying standards depending on classification.

To find out more about the requirements for becoming a NASA Astronaut, please visit the links below.

http://www.nasajobs.nasa.gov/astronauts

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/

There unfortunately no current listings on https://usajobs.gov for astronaut positions. :smith:

# ? Apr 2, 2012 23:57

Zorak: Nov 7, 2005

SgtMongoose posted:

There unfortunately no current listings on https://usajobs.gov for astronaut positions.

That's mostly because NASA is at a weird time at the moment. What with currently being at the point where they've got no manned vehicles to put into space anymore. The Shuttle program is over, NASA's budget is pretty much hosed, Congress keeps changing its mind between wanting them to just shut down or do everything they can imagine on a shoe-string budget, it's kind of silly really. Private space is doing decent in the meantime.

NASA does still have astronauts, but since most ISS missions are being ran through ESA and Russian vehicles, they aren't exactly space surplus, and most of the missions are waaaay pre-scheduled right now.

Also: Show rules. Space is the best.

# ? Apr 3, 2012 00:05

AnacondaHL: Feb 15, 2009; I'm the lead trumpet player, playing loud and high is all I know how to do.

This reminds me of recent discussions about sending a man to Mars for research and how with current technologies it would be logistically impossible to get them back (effectively a suicide mission) but people were still lined up to apply. I really hope they aren't going to equate "unnecessary stubborn pride of an older brother" with "pride of humanity by being the first human on Mars" in this show, but I digress.

Nice show, but hard to tell if it has the gas to last.

# ? Apr 3, 2012 14:40

Pokemon OH SNAP!: Oct 17, 2004

Zorak posted:

That's mostly because NASA is at a weird time at the moment. What with currently being at the point where they've got no manned vehicles to put into space anymore. The Shuttle program is over, NASA's budget is pretty much hosed, Congress keeps changing its mind between wanting them to just shut down or do everything they can imagine on a shoe-string budget, it's kind of silly really. Private space is doing decent in the meantime.

NASA does still have astronauts, but since most ISS missions are being ran through ESA and Russian vehicles, they aren't exactly space surplus, and most of the missions are waaaay pre-scheduled right now.

Also: Show rules. Space is the best.

Is it that or is it that NASA hires astronauts in yearly waves with openings posted at roughly the same time every year. (They do, mid November)

All indication is that NASA will continue hiring astronauts, launching people with Soyuz and eventually Dragon spacecraft.

Pokemon OH SNAP! fucked around with this message at 16:22 on Apr 3, 2012

# ? Apr 3, 2012 16:12

Chas McGill: Oct 29, 2010; loves Fat Philippe

I seem to remember that Zorak had a thread in Ask/Tell (might still be around for all I know) about space exploration, and one of the things I took away from it was that it probably isn't too smart to get fixated on colonising the Moon or Mars, since it makes more sense to mine near-Earth objects and build structures in space.

So I wonder if the show will touch on that stuff at all.

I hope I remember that right, since that thread is what convinced me to start watching anime due to the numerous Planetes recommendations in it.

# ? Apr 3, 2012 16:12

Pokemon OH SNAP!: Oct 17, 2004

Chas McGill posted:

I seem to remember that Zorak had a thread in Ask/Tell (might still be around for all I know) about space exploration, and one of the things I took away from it was that it probably isn't too smart to get fixated on colonising the Moon or Mars, since it makes more sense to mine near-Earth objects and build structures in space.

So I wonder if the show will touch on that stuff at all.

I hope I remember that right, since that thread is what convinced me to start watching anime due to the numerous Planetes recommendations in it.

All of that requires testing and technology development, which lunar and martian missions would be good for in addition to being scientifically valuable.

Keep in mind this is based on a pop fiction novel and probably wasn't written by a scientist/engineer, it seems to already be decided that Mars and the moon will be colonized in the show's world.

# ? Apr 3, 2012 16:21

nielsm: Jun 1, 2009

For those who may be interested, we fly virtual space rockets over here in the Kerbal Space Program. You can also land on a moon.

# ? Apr 3, 2012 16:39

Zorak: Nov 7, 2005

Pokemon OH SNAP! posted:

Is it that or is it that NASA hires astronauts in yearly waves with openings posted at roughly the same time every year. (They do, mid November)

All indication is that NASA will continue hiring astronauts, launching people with Soyuz and eventually Dragon spacecraft.

Point, but I fully expect them to scale it back some over the next few years if only because of the budget shenanigans. A lot of it depends for how long the ISS is kept in operation.

Zorak fucked around with this message at 08:25 on Apr 4, 2012

# ? Apr 3, 2012 17:25

Zaggitz: Jun 18, 2009; My urges are becoming...

UNCONTROLLABLE

This show is really really good. I don't know if it's just me but I felt like it had this almost ghibli-ish quality in how it was both dark and uplifting.

# ? Apr 3, 2012 22:56

gnome7: Oct 21, 2010; Who's this Little
Spaghetti?? ??

OmegaZultan posted:

This show is really really good. I don't know if it's just me but I felt like it had this almost ghibli-ish quality in how it was both dark and uplifting.

I was trying to find a way of phrasing the feeling I was getting from this show, and that's exactly it. It's like Studio Ghibli made an anime. It's very light, but things are not going well. It's a bit dark, but it makes you feel good about yourself. It's such a unique balance.

The animation quality certainly helps that feeling, too.

# ? Apr 4, 2012 00:23

Amstrad: Apr 4, 2007; To destroy evil you must become an even greater evil.

nielsm posted:

For those who may be interested, we fly virtual space rockets over here in the Kerbal Space Program. You can also land on a moon.

I highly recommend anyone remotely interested in spaceflight give this game a try, it's free and bashing together a bunch of rocket thrusters and launching your little dudes into space is tons of fun. It was immensely satisfying to get my dudes into a (highly elliptical) orbit.. even though I couldn't get them back down.

As for the show, quality animation, fun characters and plot, it's got potential.

# ? Apr 4, 2012 05:49

Zorak: Nov 7, 2005

Anyways, re: the show: Episode one was great. I'm surprised how much chops the director seems to have. I mean, I guess all those years of Doraemon had to go to something, but still.

Of course, Mutta's voice actor, Hiroaki Hirata, is loving pro as hell and insanely good at what he does, so that really helps in selling it too. With a less strong cast it wouldn't do nearly as well, but Hirata as in Tiger & Bunny loving nails it.

e: I'd like to call attention that the astronaut they met as kids is a real dude, and he owns.

Zorak fucked around with this message at 09:00 on Apr 4, 2012

# ? Apr 4, 2012 08:57

bubblegumbo0: Apr 24, 2008; 我的機動戰士是個ヤンデレ!

I love the approach the show is using so far, serious yet whimsical at the same time.

I can't help seeing Oizumi Yo as Mutta if they ever decide to make a live-action movie out of it.

That hair.

# ? Apr 4, 2012 11:25

AfroGunsou: Dec 8, 2009

bubblegumbo0 posted:

I love the approach the show is using so far, serious yet whimsical at the same time.

I can't help seeing Oizumi Yo as Mutta if they ever decide to make a live-action movie out of it.

That hair.

Actually, there is a live action movie. It's coming out in May. That trailer may have spoilers so watch at your own discretion.

# ? Apr 4, 2012 11:32

RipVTide: Jul 28, 2002; Run you jerk with an EYE FOR QUALITY you! Run!; Nap Ghost

Really like this so far. While I doubt it's going to be remembered as a 'great' or groundbreaking show, it's solidly interesting and doesn't make any mistakes, while hitting on some good themes. Will definitely be following this.

# ? Apr 4, 2012 20:53

Raenir Salazar: Nov 5, 2010; "According to Wikipedia" there is a black hole that emits zionist hawking radiation where my brain should have been

I really should just shut the fuck up and stop posting forever; College Slice

Just saw the first episode and it owns. Mutta's gotta be the most relatable fictional character I've ever seen as I got a younger brother like that :shobon:

. I'll be following this series closely as it's really good and it'll join my reccomendations list for sure. I'm calling it now that it will very likely be in my top 5 for 2012.

Nice mix of humor and seriousness with great actors and at least the main character is pretty interesting I'm sold. Also you can't go wrong with space.

I have got to say, "If you're going to the moon, then I'm going to Mars." was pretty drat cool I actually felt a little bit of awe there.

# ? Apr 5, 2012 06:09

Futaba Anzu: May 6, 2011; GROSS BOY

first episode made me cry

# ? Apr 7, 2012 23:55

darkgray: Dec 20, 2005; My best pose facing the morning sun!

Second episode continues to be fantastic. Itching to devour the manga.

# ? Apr 8, 2012 02:38

Raenir Salazar: Nov 5, 2010; "According to Wikipedia" there is a black hole that emits zionist hawking radiation where my brain should have been

I really should just shut the fuck up and stop posting forever; College Slice

How did you manage to watch it early out of curiosity? You were like an hour prior to CrunchyRoll.

I really like how the loose screw on the chair was actually used by the interviewer to test to see which one of the applicants would actually notice. Since I imagined at the time that being able to notice small details like that would be vitally important skill.

# ? Apr 8, 2012 05:08

IShallRiseAgain: Sep 12, 2008; Well ain't that precious?

I find it hard to believe that the aunt would have a telescope like that in her house. It would be way too expensive to own.

IShallRiseAgain fucked around with this message at 06:35 on Apr 8, 2012

# ? Apr 8, 2012 06:31

Dan7el: Dec 7, 2008

His aunt is probably a researcher. Weren't they wearing lab coats? Seems that way to me.

I wonder if Mutta has his PhD. I think he does. Most astronaut canidates do, I think. Admiral Rickover would interview people in a shiny chair that had two legs cut off six inches shorter than the other two so they'd slide off it.

Interview shinanigans are nothing new. Microsoft really did (don't know if they still do) ask brain teasers.

Regardless, this is the best use of a rubber ducky, ever:

# ? Apr 8, 2012 12:18

IShallRiseAgain: Sep 12, 2008; Well ain't that precious?

Dan7el posted:

His aunt is probably a researcher. Weren't they wearing lab coats? Seems that way to me.

Yeah, it appears that she was a researcher, but she still wouldn't have one in her own home. That telescope might cost millions of dollars, it would have its own facility.

IShallRiseAgain fucked around with this message at 14:18 on Apr 8, 2012

# ? Apr 8, 2012 14:15

darkgray: Dec 20, 2005; My best pose facing the morning sun!

Raenir Salazar posted:

How did you manage to watch it early out of curiosity? You were like an hour prior to CrunchyRoll.

I guess the raws came out earlier.

# ? Apr 8, 2012 14:39

Chas McGill: Oct 29, 2010; loves Fat Philippe

Well, I think she designed it, so maybe she built a house around the telescope?

Anyway - another great episode. I'm really looking forward to next week.

# ? Apr 9, 2012 01:39

gnome7: Oct 21, 2010; Who's this Little
Spaghetti?? ??

I figured his aunt worked in an observatory. He just visited her at work. She just happens to live in the bottom of the observatory.

# ? Apr 9, 2012 09:10

Rexides: Jul 25, 2011

Man, I like the show, but I feel that the pacing is too fast. We are just two episodes is, and the protagonist has gotten so far ahead that I don't feel the need to root for him. Not because I don't like him, but because things just keep going his way (other than what happened to him at the start of the first episode, but then again if it didn't he wouldn't even have the chance to be where he is now).

However, I could be proven wrong soon, but if it turns out to be a smooth ride all the way to the Moon, I will be disappointed.

# ? Apr 9, 2012 21:22

Spoggerific: May 28, 2009

Rexides posted:

However, I could be proven wrong soon, but if it turns out to be a smooth ride all the way to the Moon, I will be disappointed.

If Kerbal Space Program has taught me anything, it never is.

I haven't read the manga so I don't know for sure or anything, but I get the feeling that the main characters will have a couple of setbacks along the way. It'd be pretty boring if nothing unexpected happened.

# ? Apr 9, 2012 22:00

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# ? Apr 23, 2024 10:24

Sakurazuka: Jan 24, 2004; NANI?

Rexides posted:

However, I could be proven wrong soon, but if it turns out to be a smooth ride all the way to the Moon, I will be disappointed.

The moon is the easy part, he said he was going to Mars to stay one step ahead.

# ? Apr 9, 2012 23:28

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