Brother, Dear Brother

Aired: 1991

Based on the manga by Riyoko Ikeda, this drama follows Nanako Misonoo, a freshman at the prestigious Seiran Academy, who finds herself unexpectedly invited into the Sorority, an exclusive society of upperclasswomen. Through letters to her dear brother, the heroine narrates a turbulent journey of admiration, jealousy, family secrets and identity crises among adolescent girls. Directed by Osamu Dezaki with his signature stylized visual language and scored by Kentaro Haneda, the series translates the manga's psychological depth into a richly atmospheric piece that became a touchstone for later girls love narratives.