“40-something men unexpectedly become idols, challenging youth-dominated industry with experience and determination.”
Eternal Boys
永久少年 Eternal Boys
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
40-something men unexpectedly become idols, challenging youth-dominated industry with experience and determination.
Washed-up salaryman Kentarou Sanada is at his wits end trying to find a job, applying anywhere and everywhere since his former company went bankrupt. After unknowingly showing up to an idol audition that he thinks is a regular job interview, Sanada is shocked when he gets a callback saying that he has been accepted. Along with five other men in their forties, he has been chosen as a member of Eternal Boys—a new idol group that strives to prove that people can debut at any age. However, as the Eternal Boys attempt to establish themselves in an industry saturated with much younger talent, they wonder whether their age will hold them back or their experience will be their key to success.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
What 5 viewers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.75 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.20
Running avg · Nov 2022 → May 2024
- 7 “I have no idea why the rating is so low. The series is exactly as it appears, a show following a series of male idols between 35-45. They come from all walks of life, some with kids, some without....”
- 7 “It's pretty good. The characters are fun, it's a light watch and the music is generic but not offensive. I was surprised there wasn't any horrible cgi for the dancing. I wish that there was another...”
- 8 “This isn't the type of anime that's going to blow minds or win awards or exceed expectations - but that's okay. Sometimes you need a chill, feel-good anime about a bunch of old men struggling with...”
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- Format 24 × 13′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 12m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2022 – Mar 2023 Fall 2022
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-21787 catalog
Produced by
- Movic Producer
- Fuji TV Producer
- KlockWorx Producer
- Ultra Super Pictures Producer
- King Records Producer
- Fuji Creative Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- Aeon Entertainment Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor