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The Best Episodes of Dear Brother Season 1

Every episode of Dear Brother Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dear Brother Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 1 - The Magnificent Ones
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #1 - The Magnificent Ones

    S1:E1

    Nanako has her first day at Seiran Academy.

    Director:Yusaku Saotome
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  2. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 2 - The Glass Slippers
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - The Glass Slippers

    S1:E2

    Mariko looks out for Nanako before class, and shoves Tomoko out of the way when she finds Nanako. Fukiko comes to Nanako's class and announces three Sorority candidates.

    Director:Takuo Suzuki
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  3. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 3 - Nanako, Disqualified?
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Nanako, Disqualified?

    S1:E3

    An insulting note is posted about Nanako's candidacy for the Sorority on the school bulletin board.

    Director:Kazuo Nogami
    Writer:Masami Mori

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  4. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 4 - The Music Box
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The Music Box

    S1:E4

    Despite missing the selection party, Nanako has her interview, and humiliates herself.

    Director:Kazuya Miyazaki
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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  5. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 5 - Thorns of Suspicion and Doubt
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Thorns of Suspicion and Doubt

    S1:E5

    Nanako sees Kaoru stop Rei from taking some pills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  6. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 6 - Lost and Alone
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Lost and Alone

    S1:E6

    The bullying continues. Nanako's gym uniform is stolen and cut to shreds, and Tomoko won't lend Nanako hers.

    Director:Fumihiro Yoshimura
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  7. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 7 - The Darkness in the Clock Tower
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - The Darkness in the Clock Tower

    S1:E7

    Depressed from her classmates' bullying, Nanako goes to the school's clock tower to spend some time alone.

    Director:Kazuya Miyazaki
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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  8. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 8 - I Want You
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - I Want You

    S1:E8

    Mariko tries to warn Tomoko off Nanako again, but Kaoru comes by and stops her.

    Director:Takuo Suzuki
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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  9. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 9 - Relapse, Broken Heart
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Relapse, Broken Heart

    S1:E9

    Kaoru collapses from chest pains, so Nanako tries to fetch painkillers from Rei.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  10. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 10 - Mariko...
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Mariko...

    S1:E10

    Mariko refuses to eat anything until Nanako forgives her, but Nanako is giving her the silent treatment.

    Director:Toshiya Shinohara
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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  11. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 11 - Under the Elm Tree...
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Under the Elm Tree...

    S1:E11

    The Sorority members have a special study session at Fukiko's house.

    Director:Fumihiro Yoshimura
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  12. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 12 - The Scar
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - The Scar

    S1:E12

    Nanako calls Kaoru to help take care of Rei.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Masami Mori

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  13. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 13 - A Tale of Double Suicide
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - A Tale of Double Suicide

    S1:E13

    Rei is well enough to go back to school. She confronts Fukiko, but is made docile with a few words.

    Director:Takuo Suzuki
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  14. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 14 - The Secret Door
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - The Secret Door

    S1:E14

    Nanako desperately tries to escape from Rei, but fails.

    Director:Shinichi Matsumi
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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  15. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 15 - Fukiko, the Sea Rumbles
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Fukiko, the Sea Rumbles

    S1:E15

    A Sorority member named Junko Nakaya fails one of her exams due to having been seriously ill, so Fukiko orders her to resign.

    Director:Fumihiro Yoshimura
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  16. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 16 - Comeback
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Comeback

    S1:E16

    It is Kaoru's first basketball game since her illness, and she is determined to win.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Masami Mori

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  17. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 17 - Postscript
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Postscript

    S1:E17

    Nanako realizes that she has fallen in love with Rei, but is too nervous to say anything.

    Director:Takuo Suzuki
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  18. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 18 - Into the Dream
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Into the Dream

    S1:E18

    After Nanako accidentally misses her bus stop, Rei takes her to the park.

    Director:Shinichi Matsumi
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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  19. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 19 - The Transient Game
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Transient Game

    S1:E19

    Rei refuses to react after hearing Nanako's confession and begins to intentionally avoid her, breaking Nanako's heart.

    Director:Fumihiro Yoshimura
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  20. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 20 - The Gardening Shears
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Gardening Shears

    S1:E20

    Nanako and Tomoko decide to go to Takehiko's university fair.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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  21. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 21 - The University Festival
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - The University Festival

    S1:E21

    Nanako, Tomoko, and Mariko go the University Fair with Takehiko and Takashi, Fukiko's older brother.

    Director:Takuo Suzuki
    Writer:Masami Mori

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  22. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 22 - A Summer Day's Serenade
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - A Summer Day's Serenade

    S1:E22

    Mariko and Nanako are invited by Fukiko to her country house for the weekend to help her prepare for her birthday party.

    Director:Shinichi Matsumi
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  23. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 23 - The Forbidden Gift
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - The Forbidden Gift

    S1:E23

    Home from the lake house, Fukiko and Rei visit Ms. Asaka's grave on the anniversary of her death, three years ago.

    Director:Fumihiro Yoshimura
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  24. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 24 - Encore
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Encore

    S1:E24

    Confused by the events of the party, Rei inquires of Takashi as to why the song upset Fukiko.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  25. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 25 - The Scarlet Lipstick
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - The Scarlet Lipstick

    S1:E25

    Rei reminisces about the first time she met Fukiko, remembering how, even as a child, her pride had still been admirable.

    Director:Yutaka Satoh
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Magnificent Ones" is the best rated episode of "Dear Brother" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Yusaku Saotome and written by Hideo Takayashiki, it aired on 7/14/1991. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Glass Slippers".