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Dear Brother
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Dear Brother

1991-07-14 · 25 min / episode · ★ 7.2

Animation · Drama

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.

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Tezuka Productions, NHK
Countries
Japan
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Hiroko KasaharaHiroko KasaharaNanako Misonô
Keiko TodaKeiko TodaKaoru "Kaoru no Kimi" Orihara
Kenyu HoriuchiKenyu HoriuchiTakashi Ichinomiya
Mami KoyamaMami KoyamaFukiko "Miya-sama" Ichinomiya
Masako KatsukiMasako KatsukiAya Misaki
Sakiko TamagawaSakiko TamagawaMariko Shinobu
Sumi ShimamotoSumi ShimamotoRei "Hana no Saint-Just" Asaka
Tessyo GendaTessyo GendaTakehiko Henmi
Waka KandaTomoko Arikura

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