Oniisama e...

(Dear Brother)

Type

TV

Episodes

39

Status

finished

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

PG

Aired

1991-07-14

Season

Winter 1991

Description:

When starting at a new school, Nanako is thrust into the world of female rivalry and love. She is chosen into the Sorority, giving her an enviable position according to all the girls left out. However, since Nanako is not from a wealthy family, most girls find it unfair that she was chosen. Nanako is left to protect herself from wicked rumors and mean plots to make her leave the school. Along with her best friend since preschool, and new friends made along the way, she uncovers the past of some of the more popular girls in school and on her journey through high school she learns of love, loss and her own family's secrets... (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

Alternative Titles:

おにいさまへ…, Brother, Dear Brother, To My Brother..., Caro Fratello, Très cher frère

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Type

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Episodes

39

Ep.Length

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Rating

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Status

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Description:

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Type

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Episodes

13

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

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7.97

Description:

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Type

TV

Episodes

40

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

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7.45

Description:

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Type

TV

Episodes

40

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

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7.01

Description:

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Type

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Episodes

26

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

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