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The Best Episodes of Dear Brother

Every episode of Dear Brother ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dear Brother!

Best episode
S1E28 The Christmas Candles
9.37 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 The Magnificent Ones
7.022 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.9avg
Binge time
16h 15m
39 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 28 - The Christmas Candles
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E28

    Everyone desperately looks for the missing Mariko, fearing for the worst.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  2. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 10 - Mariko...
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    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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  3. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 8 - I Want You
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    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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  4. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 36 - Fireflies, Burning with Love...
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S1:E36

    Two weeks after Rei dies, it is the summer holidays.

    Director:Kazuo Nogami
    Writers:Masami Mori, Tomoko Konparu

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  5. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 2 - The Glass Slippers
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    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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  6. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 6 - Lost and Alone
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    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 9 - Relapse, Broken Heart
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  8. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 3 - Nanako, Disqualified?
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    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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  9. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 5 - Thorns of Suspicion and Doubt
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    S1:E5

    Nanako sees Kaoru stop Rei from taking some pills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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  10. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 4 - The Music Box
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Kazuya Miyazaki
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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  11. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 7 - The Darkness in the Clock Tower
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    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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  12. Dear Brother Season 1 Episode 1 - The Magnificent Ones
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    S1:E1

    Nanako has her first day at Seiran Academy.

    Director:Yusaku Saotome
    Writer:Hideo Takayashiki

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

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Fumihiro Yoshimura
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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

    S1:E12

    Nanako calls Kaoru to help take care of Rei.

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Masami Mori

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

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

    S1:E14

    Nanako desperately tries to escape from Rei, but fails.

    Director:Shinichi Matsumi
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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

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

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

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

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

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

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Hideki Hiroshima
    Writer:Chifude Asakura

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

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

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

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Christmas Candles" is the best rated episode of Dear Brother. It scored 9.3/10 from 7 votes. Directed by Hideki Hiroshima and written by Hideo Takayashiki, it aired on March 1, 1992. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mariko...".

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