Dear Brother (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Series · ★ 6.8

Dear Brother poster

Released in 1991, Dear Brother is an animation and drama series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Dear Brother stars Hiroko Kasahara as Nanako Misonô, Keiko Toda as Kaoru "Kaoru no Kimi" Orihara, Kenyu Horiuchi as Takashi Ichinomiya and Mami Koyama as Fukiko "Miya-sama" Ichinomiya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dear Brother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on RetroCrush Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Brother page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dear Brother tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dear Brother (1991)?
In US, Dear Brother is available to stream on RetroCrush Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dear Brother worth watching?
Dear Brother holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dear Brother?
Dear Brother stars Hiroko Kasahara, Keiko Toda, Kenyu Horiuchi, Mami Koyama and Masako Katsuki.
When was Dear Brother released?
Dear Brother was released in 1991.