07/14/1991 - 05/31/1992 Finished
Oniisama e... (おにいさまへ…)
Also known as: Dear Brother
When 16-year-old Nanako Misonoo enters the prestigious all-girls Seiran Academy, she believes a bright future awaits her. Instead, the unlucky girl finds herself dragged into a web of deceit, misery, and jealousy. On top of that, she is chosen as the newest inductee of the Sorority, an elite group whose members are the envy of the entire school. Having none of the grace, wealth, or talent of the other members, Nanako quickly draws the ire of her jealous classmates—especially the fierce Aya Misaki. To cope with her increasingly difficult school life, Nanako recalls her days through letters to her former teacher, Takehiko Henmi, whom she affectionately calls "onii-sama" (big brother). She also finds comfort with her four closest friends: her childhood friend Tomoko Arikura, the sociable but erratic Mariko Shinobu, the troubled musician Rei Asaka, and the athletic tomboy Kaoru Orihara. An impassioned drama about the hardships of bullying, Oniisama e... chronicles a young girl's harsh life at her new school, as she endures cruel rumours, heartless classmates, and countless social trials.
39
Total episodes
39
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 39 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Oniisama e... has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Oniisama e... doesn't have a single filler episode: all 39 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 39 episodes of Oniisama e... aired in 1991–1992 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Oniisama e... is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 39 without detours. If you came looking for which Oniisama e... episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
39 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Magnificent Ones07/14/1991 | 07/14/1991 | Canon |
| 2 | The Glass Slippers07/21/1991 | 07/21/1991 | Canon |
| 3 | Nanako Is Disqualified?07/28/1991 | 07/28/1991 | Canon |
| 4 | The Music Box08/04/1991 | 08/04/1991 | Canon |
| 5 | Thorns of Suspicion and Doubt08/11/1991 | 08/11/1991 | Canon |
| 6 | Lost and Alone08/18/1991 | 08/18/1991 | Canon |
| 7 | The Darkness in the Clock Tower08/25/1991 | 08/25/1991 | Canon |
| 8 | I Want You09/01/1991 | 09/01/1991 | Canon |
| 9 | Relapse; Broken Heart09/08/1991 | 09/08/1991 | Canon |
| 10 | Mariko...09/15/1991 | 09/15/1991 | Canon |
| 11 | Under the Elm Tree09/22/1991 | 09/22/1991 | Canon |
| 12 | The Scar09/29/1991 | 09/29/1991 | Canon |
| 13 | A Tale of Double Suicide10/06/1991 | 10/06/1991 | Canon |
| 14 | The Secret Door10/27/1991 | 10/27/1991 | Canon |
| 15 | Fukiko: The Sea Rumbles11/03/1991 | 11/03/1991 | Canon |
| 16 | Comeback11/10/1991 | 11/10/1991 | Canon |
| 17 | Post Scriptum11/17/1991 | 11/17/1991 | Canon |
| 18 | Into the Dream11/24/1991 | 11/24/1991 | Canon |
| 19 | The Transient Game12/08/1991 | 12/08/1991 | Canon |
| 20 | The Gardening Shears12/15/1991 | 12/15/1991 | Canon |
| 21 | The University Fair12/22/1991 | 12/22/1991 | Canon |
| 22 | A Summer's Serenade12/29/1991 | 12/29/1991 | Canon |
| 23 | The Forbidden Gift01/12/1992 | 01/12/1992 | Canon |
| 24 | Encore01/19/1992 | 01/19/1992 | Canon |
| 25 | The Scarlet Lipstick01/26/1992 | 01/26/1992 | Canon |
| 26 | The Promise in the Snow02/02/1992 | 02/02/1992 | Canon |
| 27 | An Incident of Bloodshed02/23/1992 | 02/23/1992 | Canon |
| 28 | The Christmas Candles03/01/1992 | 03/01/1992 | Canon |
| 29 | The Assembly03/08/1992 | 03/08/1992 | Canon |
| 30 | The Petition03/15/1992 | 03/15/1992 | Canon |
| 31 | The Bad Apple03/22/1992 | 03/22/1992 | Canon |
| 32 | Pride, and the Final Meeting03/29/1992 | 03/29/1992 | Canon |
| 33 | Fly High04/05/1992 | 04/05/1992 | Canon |
| 34 | Ablution04/12/1992 | 04/12/1992 | Canon |
| 35 | A Beach of Dreams04/19/1992 | 04/19/1992 | Canon |
| 36 | Glowing Fireflies, Blazing Passion04/26/1992 | 04/26/1992 | Canon |
| 37 | Carousel05/03/1992 | 05/03/1992 | Canon |
| 38 | Yes05/10/1992 | 05/10/1992 | Canon |
| 39 | A Lingering Fragrance05/17/1992 | 05/17/1992 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Oniisama e... have?
Oniisama e... has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Oniisama e... have?
In total, Oniisama e... has 39 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Oniisama e...?
It is recommended to watch Oniisama e... in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Oniisama e... online?
Oniisama e... is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Oniisama e... a complete anime?
Yes, Oniisama e... is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Oniisama e... have?
No, Oniisama e... does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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