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宇宙兄弟 [Uchū Kyōdai] #1
宇宙兄弟 1 [Uchū Kyōdai 1]
幼少時代、星空を眺めながら約束を交わした兄・六太と弟・日々人。2025年、弟は約束どおり宇宙飛行士となり、月面の第1次長期滞在クルーの一員となっていた。一方、会社をクビになり、無職の兄・六太。弟からの1通のメールで、兄は再び宇宙を目指しはじめる。
224 pages, Paperback
First published March 21, 2008
About the author
Chuya Koyama
227 books31 followersChūya Koyama (小山宙哉) is a Japanese writer, best known for his Space Brothers series, published regularly since 2007.
On 2 November 2016 his artwork was carried into space by the H-IIA rocket carrying the Himawari-9 weather satellite as part of an outreach project organized by the Young Astronauts Club Japan
On 2 November 2016 his artwork was carried into space by the H-IIA rocket carrying the Himawari-9 weather satellite as part of an outreach project organized by the Young Astronauts Club Japan
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October 9, 2016
Two brothers share a childhood dream of becoming astronauts: one follows it, the other doesn't, and Space Brothers (at least this first volume) tracks the latter's progress as he gets a final shot at realising his goal. Space Brothers is a gentle manga, with no antagonists to speak of other than our hero's own self-doubt, and a cast of mutually supportive wannabes. A theme becomes apparent: our hero thinks he's done something to blow his chances (cosmic or romantic) but a-ha! Turns out it actually did him some good.
On one level Space Brothers is all reassuring wish-fulfilment for men who feel like they've never fulfilled their promise. But better to deal with that in a warm-hearted, optimistic way than to stoke those regrets into resentment the way the nostalgia-driven US comic biz sometimes does. Chuya Koyama's figurework can be a little stiff but ultimately his art's lack of slickness complements the story's pleasantly shambling vibe. How he's managed to stretch this to 29 volumes is anyone's guess but for me the first Space Brothers was an enjoyable change of pace.
On one level Space Brothers is all reassuring wish-fulfilment for men who feel like they've never fulfilled their promise. But better to deal with that in a warm-hearted, optimistic way than to stoke those regrets into resentment the way the nostalgia-driven US comic biz sometimes does. Chuya Koyama's figurework can be a little stiff but ultimately his art's lack of slickness complements the story's pleasantly shambling vibe. How he's managed to stretch this to 29 volumes is anyone's guess but for me the first Space Brothers was an enjoyable change of pace.
February 22, 2026
D’aussi loin que remontent mes souvenirs, l’espace exerce sur moi une fascination presque primitive, une attirance silencieuse et irrépressible. En 2002, en Australie, j’ai eu le privilège rare d’observer un ciel parfaitement vierge de toute pollution lumineuse — un ciel dense, profond, presque vertigineux, où chaque étoile semblait vibrer comme une pensée suspendue dans l’infini. Depuis ce soir-là, il me suffit d’apercevoir une seule étoile pour que mon regard s’y accroche longuement, comme si je tentais d’y retrouver la promesse d’un mystère ancien, jamais totalement élucidé.
Et pourtant, malgré cette inclination presque viscérale pour le cosmos, je n’avais jamais entendu parler de Space Brothers. Une ignorance qui tient moins à un manque de curiosité de ma part qu’à une étrange discrétion éditoriale. Les éditions Pika semblent publier la série avec la fidélité contractuelle d’un devoir accompli, mais sans l’élan passionné que mériterait une œuvre de cette ampleur. Comme si la série continuait d’exister davantage par obligation que par conviction. Ironie cruelle : certaines œuvres éphémères, dont la médiocrité saute aux yeux dès les premières pages, bénéficient d’une visibilité tapageuse avant de disparaître aussi vite qu’elles sont apparues. Pendant ce temps, Space Brothers poursuit sa trajectoire presque en silence, comme une sonde lancée trop loin pour être encore visible depuis la Terre.
J’ai découvert la série en 2021, en acquérant un lot de mangas, mais elle est restée longtemps à l’état de promesse. Les tomes, régulièrement indisponibles, semblaient se dérober avec une constance presque ironique, comme si l’œuvre elle-même testait ma détermination. Puis il y a eu ce moment singulier : l’ouverture de cartons contenant plus de deux mille mangas endormis depuis cinq ans. Une véritable archéologie personnelle. J’ai alors décidé de réveiller ces histoires laissées en suspens, de rendre à chacune la possibilité d’exister enfin dans mon présent de lecteur. Space Brothers faisait partie de ces récits en attente. Il m’a fallu traquer les volumes comme on poursuit des fragments de constellation : Vinted, Amazon, quelques trouvailles improbables — notamment à Béziers — jusqu’à enfin réunir les tomes nécessaires pour franchir le seuil de cette histoire.
Et immédiatement, une question s’est imposée à moi avec une forme d’étonnement presque coupable : comment ai-je pu passer à côté de cette œuvre pendant plus de quinze ans ?
Ce premier tome est profondément introductif, mais il possède cette qualité rare des commencements sincères : il installe sans précipitation, sans effet tapageur, des fondations solides et profondément humaines. On s’attache très vite à Mutta, trente-et-un ans, récemment licencié pour avoir cédé à une impulsion absurde et profondément humaine — rejouer, à sa manière, un geste devenu symbole lors de la finale de la Coupe du monde 2006. Il y a dans cette scène quelque chose de presque philosophique : la preuve que l’homme reste toujours vulnérable à ses émotions les plus immédiates, même lorsqu’il devrait se montrer raisonnable.
Contrairement à l’image un peu caricaturale que laisse entendre le résumé éditorial, Mutta n’est pas un adulte en déroute retournant passivement au foyer parental. C’est un homme lucide, intelligent, encore habité par une dignité intacte. Il ne s’effondre pas — il vacille, nuance essentielle. Il retrouve d’ailleurs rapidement du travail, preuve que son échec n’est pas une chute définitive mais une bifurcation. Et c’est l’intervention de son frère cadet, Hibito, qui agit comme un rappel du destin — ou peut-être du rêve originel. Car avant d’être deux adultes aux trajectoires différentes, ils furent deux enfants regardant ensemble le ciel, partageant la même promesse : aller sur la Lune… et peut-être un jour sur Mars.
Visuellement, le manga séduit par un dessin expressif, vivant, presque bavard dans sa manière de raconter sans mots. Peut-être même trop bavard. Le texte se fait discret, parfois presque effacé, laissant l’image porter l’essentiel du récit. On lit ce tome avec rapidité, mais cette rapidité n’est pas une fuite : elle ressemble davantage à une dérive douce, comme si l’on observait la trajectoire d’un satellite silencieux. J’aurais parfois souhaité davantage de densité scientifique, un ancrage plus affirmé dans la matérialité de l’exploration spatiale. Mais ce choix narratif révèle en réalité la véritable nature de l’œuvre : Space Brothers n’est pas d’abord un manga sur l’espace. C’est un manga sur l’homme face à son rêve.
Et c’est sans doute là que réside la plus grande émotion du récit, dans cette relation fraternelle construite sur une rivalité imaginaire. Hibito n’a jamais cherché à surpasser son frère. Il l’admire, simplement. Mutta, lui, se croit investi d’une responsabilité invisible, celle d’être un modèle, un guide, un repère. Il s’impose une supériorité qu’on ne lui demande pas. Ce malentendu silencieux est bouleversant de justesse. Combien de familles vivent cette même illusion ? L’aîné qui veut être digne de son rôle, les cadets qui aiment sans condition, indépendamment de toute réussite. L’un cherche à prouver, l’autre à aimer. Et dans cet écart naît parfois une tension inutile, presque tragiquement humaine.
Ce premier tome offre ainsi une leçon douce et profonde : l’amour n’exige aucune performance. Il ne demande ni victoire, ni accomplissement, ni grandeur. Il accueille simplement ce qui est.
Sous ses apparences modestes, Space Brothers parle moins de conquérir l’espace que d’habiter pleinement sa propre vie. Et peut-être est-ce là le voyage le plus difficile de tous. 🚀
Et pourtant, malgré cette inclination presque viscérale pour le cosmos, je n’avais jamais entendu parler de Space Brothers. Une ignorance qui tient moins à un manque de curiosité de ma part qu’à une étrange discrétion éditoriale. Les éditions Pika semblent publier la série avec la fidélité contractuelle d’un devoir accompli, mais sans l’élan passionné que mériterait une œuvre de cette ampleur. Comme si la série continuait d’exister davantage par obligation que par conviction. Ironie cruelle : certaines œuvres éphémères, dont la médiocrité saute aux yeux dès les premières pages, bénéficient d’une visibilité tapageuse avant de disparaître aussi vite qu’elles sont apparues. Pendant ce temps, Space Brothers poursuit sa trajectoire presque en silence, comme une sonde lancée trop loin pour être encore visible depuis la Terre.
J’ai découvert la série en 2021, en acquérant un lot de mangas, mais elle est restée longtemps à l’état de promesse. Les tomes, régulièrement indisponibles, semblaient se dérober avec une constance presque ironique, comme si l’œuvre elle-même testait ma détermination. Puis il y a eu ce moment singulier : l’ouverture de cartons contenant plus de deux mille mangas endormis depuis cinq ans. Une véritable archéologie personnelle. J’ai alors décidé de réveiller ces histoires laissées en suspens, de rendre à chacune la possibilité d’exister enfin dans mon présent de lecteur. Space Brothers faisait partie de ces récits en attente. Il m’a fallu traquer les volumes comme on poursuit des fragments de constellation : Vinted, Amazon, quelques trouvailles improbables — notamment à Béziers — jusqu’à enfin réunir les tomes nécessaires pour franchir le seuil de cette histoire.
Et immédiatement, une question s’est imposée à moi avec une forme d’étonnement presque coupable : comment ai-je pu passer à côté de cette œuvre pendant plus de quinze ans ?
Ce premier tome est profondément introductif, mais il possède cette qualité rare des commencements sincères : il installe sans précipitation, sans effet tapageur, des fondations solides et profondément humaines. On s’attache très vite à Mutta, trente-et-un ans, récemment licencié pour avoir cédé à une impulsion absurde et profondément humaine — rejouer, à sa manière, un geste devenu symbole lors de la finale de la Coupe du monde 2006. Il y a dans cette scène quelque chose de presque philosophique : la preuve que l’homme reste toujours vulnérable à ses émotions les plus immédiates, même lorsqu’il devrait se montrer raisonnable.
Contrairement à l’image un peu caricaturale que laisse entendre le résumé éditorial, Mutta n’est pas un adulte en déroute retournant passivement au foyer parental. C’est un homme lucide, intelligent, encore habité par une dignité intacte. Il ne s’effondre pas — il vacille, nuance essentielle. Il retrouve d’ailleurs rapidement du travail, preuve que son échec n’est pas une chute définitive mais une bifurcation. Et c’est l’intervention de son frère cadet, Hibito, qui agit comme un rappel du destin — ou peut-être du rêve originel. Car avant d’être deux adultes aux trajectoires différentes, ils furent deux enfants regardant ensemble le ciel, partageant la même promesse : aller sur la Lune… et peut-être un jour sur Mars.
Visuellement, le manga séduit par un dessin expressif, vivant, presque bavard dans sa manière de raconter sans mots. Peut-être même trop bavard. Le texte se fait discret, parfois presque effacé, laissant l’image porter l’essentiel du récit. On lit ce tome avec rapidité, mais cette rapidité n’est pas une fuite : elle ressemble davantage à une dérive douce, comme si l’on observait la trajectoire d’un satellite silencieux. J’aurais parfois souhaité davantage de densité scientifique, un ancrage plus affirmé dans la matérialité de l’exploration spatiale. Mais ce choix narratif révèle en réalité la véritable nature de l’œuvre : Space Brothers n’est pas d’abord un manga sur l’espace. C’est un manga sur l’homme face à son rêve.
Et c’est sans doute là que réside la plus grande émotion du récit, dans cette relation fraternelle construite sur une rivalité imaginaire. Hibito n’a jamais cherché à surpasser son frère. Il l’admire, simplement. Mutta, lui, se croit investi d’une responsabilité invisible, celle d’être un modèle, un guide, un repère. Il s’impose une supériorité qu’on ne lui demande pas. Ce malentendu silencieux est bouleversant de justesse. Combien de familles vivent cette même illusion ? L’aîné qui veut être digne de son rôle, les cadets qui aiment sans condition, indépendamment de toute réussite. L’un cherche à prouver, l’autre à aimer. Et dans cet écart naît parfois une tension inutile, presque tragiquement humaine.
Ce premier tome offre ainsi une leçon douce et profonde : l’amour n’exige aucune performance. Il ne demande ni victoire, ni accomplissement, ni grandeur. Il accueille simplement ce qui est.
Sous ses apparences modestes, Space Brothers parle moins de conquérir l’espace que d’habiter pleinement sa propre vie. Et peut-être est-ce là le voyage le plus difficile de tous. 🚀
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May 22, 2020
Humble Bundle had a manga bundle on sale and I was like, “blah, blah, blah, waaaait a second. Space Brothers?!? SOLD!” They know how to hook me alright!
So, this is about two brothers who decide as kids they’re going to be astronauts. The younger one does it! The older one...gets fired from his engineering job for head butting his boss. So the story begins.
I like the dynamic between the brothers. Mutta is competitive but has self esteem issues (and kinda poor impulse control, as evidenced by the head butt) and has sort of lost his way in life. Hibito is focused and you can tell he super loves his brother and wants things to improve for him, and for the two of them to follow their childhood dream together. It’s sweet!
Also, I could totally relate to Mutta’s super dumb interview response when asked what he’s recently learned about himself (me, when asked what else the interview team should know about me: “Um...my stomach growls really loudly.” HOW ON EARTH DID I GET THIS JOB!?!?). Terrible interviewees unite!
Anyway. The art is sort of weird, and Mutta comes across as pretty dorky, but I find him pretty endearing and am totally on board for more of this series, which is great because I already have the next...33 volumes?!?! Holy shit!
Guess I’ll be busy with this one for awhiiiiiiile...
So, this is about two brothers who decide as kids they’re going to be astronauts. The younger one does it! The older one...gets fired from his engineering job for head butting his boss. So the story begins.
I like the dynamic between the brothers. Mutta is competitive but has self esteem issues (and kinda poor impulse control, as evidenced by the head butt) and has sort of lost his way in life. Hibito is focused and you can tell he super loves his brother and wants things to improve for him, and for the two of them to follow their childhood dream together. It’s sweet!
Also, I could totally relate to Mutta’s super dumb interview response when asked what he’s recently learned about himself (me, when asked what else the interview team should know about me: “Um...my stomach growls really loudly.” HOW ON EARTH DID I GET THIS JOB!?!?). Terrible interviewees unite!
Anyway. The art is sort of weird, and Mutta comes across as pretty dorky, but I find him pretty endearing and am totally on board for more of this series, which is great because I already have the next...33 volumes?!?! Holy shit!
Guess I’ll be busy with this one for awhiiiiiiile...
April 7, 2017
I'm really enjoying this story! I saw someone compare it favorably to Planetes (a favorite of mine) and thought I'd give it a go. So far, great. We haven't get gotten to space, but the relationship between the brothers is vibrant and realistic. I'm hooked!
September 9, 2018
Sep 8, 2018: makes you wonder what the chances are for a former car designer to suddenly apply to become an astronaut at 31.
January 2, 2012
Uplifting and heartwarming, Space Brothers is one of my favorite Japanese comic series. Despite dealing with cosmic motifs (NASA and its Japanese counterpart figure prominently) it is a perfect example of the slice-of-life genre, where going into space represents a man's greatest dream. It's a feel-good series for me, and I love it for that - nothing more, nothing less.
July 11, 2021
Chủ đề về phi hành gia, quá trình đào tạo, những vấn đề họ phải gặp phải cũng như về niềm tin, ước mơ, tình bạn giữa những đối thủ cũng như đồng nghiệp với nhau. Nhân vật chính là thể hiện cho việc chưa bao giờ là quá muộn để theo đuổi ước mơ của mình.
August 22, 2021
To the moon and beyond!
Hibito and Mutto are typical brothers that experienced something unusual in their nighttime adventure leading to Hibito's new found passion to reach for the moon and Mutto's over whelming need to lead the way for his younger brother. However as time passes Mutto finds his life hasn't exactly been a joy though he is proud of his brother for making it into the space program as he prepared to be one of he first to do long term habitation upon the moon. In fact he is so proud of his younger brother that Mutto kindly headbutted his boss for making disparaging remarks about the young astronaut to be getting himself fired so Mutto has to discover a new path with his decision blacklisting him from his line of work.
What we get is a chance for an older brother who has lost his way to seek out a new path but will he be able to guide his little brother when his negative attitudes continue to sabotage himself as he strives to join Japans version of NASA? The journey begins here as a down to earth guy might get a chance to reach for the stars with a brother he cares deeply for. :)
Hibito and Mutto are typical brothers that experienced something unusual in their nighttime adventure leading to Hibito's new found passion to reach for the moon and Mutto's over whelming need to lead the way for his younger brother. However as time passes Mutto finds his life hasn't exactly been a joy though he is proud of his brother for making it into the space program as he prepared to be one of he first to do long term habitation upon the moon. In fact he is so proud of his younger brother that Mutto kindly headbutted his boss for making disparaging remarks about the young astronaut to be getting himself fired so Mutto has to discover a new path with his decision blacklisting him from his line of work.
What we get is a chance for an older brother who has lost his way to seek out a new path but will he be able to guide his little brother when his negative attitudes continue to sabotage himself as he strives to join Japans version of NASA? The journey begins here as a down to earth guy might get a chance to reach for the stars with a brother he cares deeply for. :)
July 22, 2019
I know this comic name, because this move is famous. And I watched. So I know the almost story. The protagonist is two brothers. They promised to be astronaut when they are children. One becomes, the others doesn’t it. I think he is more main characters. And Space Brothers (at least this first volume) tracks the latter's progress as he gets a final shot at realising his goal. Space Brothers is a gentle manga, with no antagonists to speak of other than our hero's own self-doubt, and a cast of mutually supportive wannabes. You should read it!
June 15, 2017
Absolutely stellar.
From getting this book I had suddenly finished reading it in less than 4 hours. I was so into the story that looking up any words I didn't know felt almost effortless.
The fascinating thing about this manga is that while the book has great attention to detail, it is also ABOUT attention to detail. Little things you think don't matter end up mattering. That is both a description of how the story in the book unfolds, but interestingly also a description of the content of the story.
One of those books which makes me want to go and change the rating of everything else I've ever read a bit lower to make room for more stars.
From getting this book I had suddenly finished reading it in less than 4 hours. I was so into the story that looking up any words I didn't know felt almost effortless.
The fascinating thing about this manga is that while the book has great attention to detail, it is also ABOUT attention to detail. Little things you think don't matter end up mattering. That is both a description of how the story in the book unfolds, but interestingly also a description of the content of the story.
One of those books which makes me want to go and change the rating of everything else I've ever read a bit lower to make room for more stars.
July 9, 2019
4 stars!
Funny and entertaining. I warmed up to the main characters really fast though I have a feeling that Serika's character have been seen and done many times but it's only the first volume so I might be wrong.
Otherwise really cool read, I liked the author's style and the humor (that Zidane reference had me rolling). Can't wait to read the rest of the series. ☺️
Funny and entertaining. I warmed up to the main characters really fast though I have a feeling that Serika's character have been seen and done many times but it's only the first volume so I might be wrong.
Otherwise really cool read, I liked the author's style and the humor (that Zidane reference had me rolling). Can't wait to read the rest of the series. ☺️
July 14, 2021
Buen comienzo de esta serie de rivalidad fraternal, me gusta que aunque hay bastante tratamiento de la preparación y selección de los astronautas, en realidad los personajes tienen un gran peso en la trama, de momento es como un slice of life de aspirantes a astronautas. Veremos como continúa.
January 17, 2026
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La série approchant de sa fin et ayant presque tous les tomes de mon côté, je me décide à enfin commencer la série. Je ne compte pas la lire entièrement d’un coup, il y a bien trop de tomes, mais je pense enchaîner par groupe de cinq volumes puis alterner avec d’autres séries de chez Pika. Même si l’espace me fait peur, il me fascine tout autant, j’étais donc très curieuse concernant cette série ! Rien que ce premier tome permet d’en apprendre plus, notamment sur le recrutement des unités d’astronautes !
J’aime bien l’introduction du manga, qui lie la naissance des deux frères à un événement, sans doute important, japonais. Pour ma part, je n’ai pas vraiment les références, si ce n’est celle de Zidane, mais ce n’est pas grave. L’origine de leur passion pour l’espace a de quoi rappeler d’autres œuvres, à savoir, voir un alien dans l’espace de la Terre qui repart aussi sec. Il est vrai qu’avec les satellites et avions, il est facile de se fourvoyer, mais parfois le mouvement d’une lumière spatiale n’a rien de… logique… Oui, ça m’est arrivée une fois, mais rien qu’une, si bien que je me dis que j’ai dû rêver. Après, c’est peut-être un effet d’optique, dans le sens où la lumière que l’on voit met X années à nous parvenir. Peut-être que le mouvement que j’ai vu est alors lié à la fin de vie d’une planète ? En tout cas, après cet événement, on repart directement dans le présent, alors qu’ils sont tous les deux biens adultes. Le tome est ponctué de flashbacks afin d’expliquer certaines choses, comme le fait qu’ils étaient proches d’un observatoire et qu’ils ont pratiqués d’un instrument. Mutta a clairement un manque de confiance en lui également, même s’il est l’ainé, son frère semble toujours plus doué que lui. Enfant, il n’abandonnait pas, au contraire, il choisissait toujours les activités les plus complexes, il a bien changé en grandissant. Pour le moment, leur parcours scolaire est inconnu, on ne sait pas non plus à partir de quel moment Mutta a changé de voie pour se rendre vers le design automobile. Hibito lui, est resté droit dans ses bottes et ses objectifs, j’imagine donc qu’il a fait les études adéquates. Même si j’ignore s’il y a vraiment des études spécifiques pour devenir astronaute, c’est avant tout une condition physique qu’il faut. Oui oui, il faut aussi un bon brin de jugeote, mais pour le cursus, il n’y en a pas vraiment, médecin, biologiste, etc… Tous les corps de métiers un peu scientifiques, bricoleurs ou de mathématique doivent aider. Les astronautes réalisent des expériences, mais doivent aussi entretenir la station après tout.
La série reste assez vague sur tous ses sujets pour le moment, mais ça viendra par la suite, comme tous pleins d’autres choses ! J’ai hâte de lire comment tout cela sera amené, j’espère également que les personnages secondaires seront développés. Serika est déjà bien mise en avant dans ce premier tome, j’imagine donc que les autres personnages suivront mais que l’on attend juste de passer à l’étape suivante de l’examen. Mutta est considéré comme pistonné et certains disent même qu’il a sans doute été aidé par son frère. Suffit de voir ses capacités physiques autres que le souffle pour constater que non. Ce genre de commérages est prévisible, si Mutta n’avait pas abandonné et avait réussi, Hibito aurait subi la même chose. Toutefois, je pense que Mutta a plus les épaules pour le supporter que Hibito, même si ce dernier semble plus calme. Mutta commence aussi à se remettre en question, au moins sur le rôle de grand-frère qu’il tenait tant à conserver. J’ai l’impression qu’il commence à avoir moins honte, même s’il n’a toujours pas confiance en lui. Par contre, je ne sais pas trop comment le dire, mais ils ont tous les deux grandis bien entourés. Ils connaissaient déjà des chercheurs à l’observatoire qui leur donnaient des cours, mais aussi un astronaute. Ce n’est pas tout le monde qui peut démarrer aussi bien, tout en ayant le même rêve. Je n’irais pas jusqu’à dire qu’ils sont issus d’une famille aisée, il n’y a pas assez d’informations pour cela. Mais les deux ont été bien entourés ce qui aide un peu malgré tout.
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Extrait :
La série approchant de sa fin et ayant presque tous les tomes de mon côté, je me décide à enfin commencer la série. Je ne compte pas la lire entièrement d’un coup, il y a bien trop de tomes, mais je pense enchaîner par groupe de cinq volumes puis alterner avec d’autres séries de chez Pika. Même si l’espace me fait peur, il me fascine tout autant, j’étais donc très curieuse concernant cette série ! Rien que ce premier tome permet d’en apprendre plus, notamment sur le recrutement des unités d’astronautes !
J’aime bien l’introduction du manga, qui lie la naissance des deux frères à un événement, sans doute important, japonais. Pour ma part, je n’ai pas vraiment les références, si ce n’est celle de Zidane, mais ce n’est pas grave. L’origine de leur passion pour l’espace a de quoi rappeler d’autres œuvres, à savoir, voir un alien dans l’espace de la Terre qui repart aussi sec. Il est vrai qu’avec les satellites et avions, il est facile de se fourvoyer, mais parfois le mouvement d’une lumière spatiale n’a rien de… logique… Oui, ça m’est arrivée une fois, mais rien qu’une, si bien que je me dis que j’ai dû rêver. Après, c’est peut-être un effet d’optique, dans le sens où la lumière que l’on voit met X années à nous parvenir. Peut-être que le mouvement que j’ai vu est alors lié à la fin de vie d’une planète ? En tout cas, après cet événement, on repart directement dans le présent, alors qu’ils sont tous les deux biens adultes. Le tome est ponctué de flashbacks afin d’expliquer certaines choses, comme le fait qu’ils étaient proches d’un observatoire et qu’ils ont pratiqués d’un instrument. Mutta a clairement un manque de confiance en lui également, même s’il est l’ainé, son frère semble toujours plus doué que lui. Enfant, il n’abandonnait pas, au contraire, il choisissait toujours les activités les plus complexes, il a bien changé en grandissant. Pour le moment, leur parcours scolaire est inconnu, on ne sait pas non plus à partir de quel moment Mutta a changé de voie pour se rendre vers le design automobile. Hibito lui, est resté droit dans ses bottes et ses objectifs, j’imagine donc qu’il a fait les études adéquates. Même si j’ignore s’il y a vraiment des études spécifiques pour devenir astronaute, c’est avant tout une condition physique qu’il faut. Oui oui, il faut aussi un bon brin de jugeote, mais pour le cursus, il n’y en a pas vraiment, médecin, biologiste, etc… Tous les corps de métiers un peu scientifiques, bricoleurs ou de mathématique doivent aider. Les astronautes réalisent des expériences, mais doivent aussi entretenir la station après tout.
La série reste assez vague sur tous ses sujets pour le moment, mais ça viendra par la suite, comme tous pleins d’autres choses ! J’ai hâte de lire comment tout cela sera amené, j’espère également que les personnages secondaires seront développés. Serika est déjà bien mise en avant dans ce premier tome, j’imagine donc que les autres personnages suivront mais que l’on attend juste de passer à l’étape suivante de l’examen. Mutta est considéré comme pistonné et certains disent même qu’il a sans doute été aidé par son frère. Suffit de voir ses capacités physiques autres que le souffle pour constater que non. Ce genre de commérages est prévisible, si Mutta n’avait pas abandonné et avait réussi, Hibito aurait subi la même chose. Toutefois, je pense que Mutta a plus les épaules pour le supporter que Hibito, même si ce dernier semble plus calme. Mutta commence aussi à se remettre en question, au moins sur le rôle de grand-frère qu’il tenait tant à conserver. J’ai l’impression qu’il commence à avoir moins honte, même s’il n’a toujours pas confiance en lui. Par contre, je ne sais pas trop comment le dire, mais ils ont tous les deux grandis bien entourés. Ils connaissaient déjà des chercheurs à l’observatoire qui leur donnaient des cours, mais aussi un astronaute. Ce n’est pas tout le monde qui peut démarrer aussi bien, tout en ayant le même rêve. Je n’irais pas jusqu’à dire qu’ils sont issus d’une famille aisée, il n’y a pas assez d’informations pour cela. Mais les deux ont été bien entourés ce qui aide un peu malgré tout.
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September 27, 2019
Cậu phải đọc ngay bộ này đi! Tớ đọc được gần 200 chap và không thể nhịn được nữa phải chạy ra rv ngay . Yên tâm ko lừa giống vụ Cánh hoa luân hồi nữa đâu ...
Bộ truyện này mang cho mình cảm giác giống giống khi đọc quyển : "điều diệu kỳ của tiệm tạp hoá namiya ", về mức độ nhân văn mà quyển sách gửi gắm, còn bộ manga này gửi gắm thông điệp về những giấc mơ...
Anh em nhà Namba - Mutta và Hibito sau một lần thu âm ở bờ sông đã nhìn thấy UFO đã hẹn nhau trở thành phi hành gia. Sau này, khi người em đã gần đạt được ước mơ thì người anh lại suýt nữa quên giấc mơ và vật lộn với cơm áo gạo tiền. Sau một quả húc đầu vào sếp như Zidane, người anh bị sa thải và tình cờ nghe lại cuộn băng - giấc mơ hồi còn bé của hai anh em. Tình cờ đọc được thông báo thi tuyển của JAXA (cơ quan nghiên cứu và phát triển hàng không vũ trụ Nhật Bản) . Và sau đó là dài dằng dặc quá trình nỗ lực của người bị cả thế giới gọi với cái tên "anh trai của Hibito" để đạt được thành công của chính mình.
Một điểm tớ cực thích ở bộ này là hình như cả truyện tớ không thấy có nhân vật xấu nào cả, tất cả mọi người tuy ai cũng có một mục đích của riêng mình để trở thành phi hành gia (người vì gia đình, vì em trai, vì người chồng đã mất, vì lời hứa với người bạn..) nhưng điểm chung của họ là sự quyết tâm đến đáng khâm phục và không bao giờ từ bỏ ước mơ của mình, kể khi có người mắc chứng PD, có người mắc bệnh liệt toàn thân đến chẳng thể cử động nổi cơ mặt để gượng cười. Respect
Main chính thì 50 sắc thái cmnl, đủ 1000 loại biểu cảm, ngố ngố, mê tín, thi xong sợ mình "xài" hết may mắn sẽ bị trượt chứ. Xong lại kiểu tỉ mỉ soi đến cả cái tem mã vạch chưa bóc hết ở chậu cây của người em. Nhưng nhờ tính tỉ mỉ này mà ảnh nổ được với crush lần làm bài test lên xe bỏ hết thiết bị đo thời gian, đi lòng vòng xong hỏi bây giờ là mấy giờ. Lão nổ kiểu tôi có thể nghe tiếng vòng tua của máy có thể đoán được xe chạy bao nhiêu km/h xong tính toán như thật vậy :))
Một điểm rất hay nữa là những lý thuyết khoa học vũ trụ đưa vào manga cuốn hút lạ thường, cả những bài test của JAXA, NASA nữa, vụ chế tạo rover mini phóng lên bằng tên lửa, tiếp đất bằng dù và chạy qua sa mạc quả là phê vch =)) cả vụ sáng chế kính chắn gió cho rover thật trên mặt trăng vậy, khi mà cả hội đồng quay ra xoắn : trên mặt trăng thì làm gì có gió mà làm kính chắn gió :))
Một hình ảnh ấn tượng nữa là cái đấm tay của ba người bạn cùng theo đuổi một giấc mơ Vice - Vitory, Pico - Power, và Rick - Real. Sau này khi Mutta thế vào vị trí của Rick, hai ông kia hỏi chữ M tên lão tượng trưng cho cái gì - Mild :)) "chọn cái gì ngầu hơn chút được không" - Miracle - *đấm tay*
Main chính sinh năm 1993 đấy.
Ôi tóm lại là c đọc ngay đi :> ko hối hận đâu :>
Bộ truyện này mang cho mình cảm giác giống giống khi đọc quyển : "điều diệu kỳ của tiệm tạp hoá namiya ", về mức độ nhân văn mà quyển sách gửi gắm, còn bộ manga này gửi gắm thông điệp về những giấc mơ...
Anh em nhà Namba - Mutta và Hibito sau một lần thu âm ở bờ sông đã nhìn thấy UFO đã hẹn nhau trở thành phi hành gia. Sau này, khi người em đã gần đạt được ước mơ thì người anh lại suýt nữa quên giấc mơ và vật lộn với cơm áo gạo tiền. Sau một quả húc đầu vào sếp như Zidane, người anh bị sa thải và tình cờ nghe lại cuộn băng - giấc mơ hồi còn bé của hai anh em. Tình cờ đọc được thông báo thi tuyển của JAXA (cơ quan nghiên cứu và phát triển hàng không vũ trụ Nhật Bản) . Và sau đó là dài dằng dặc quá trình nỗ lực của người bị cả thế giới gọi với cái tên "anh trai của Hibito" để đạt được thành công của chính mình.
Một điểm tớ cực thích ở bộ này là hình như cả truyện tớ không thấy có nhân vật xấu nào cả, tất cả mọi người tuy ai cũng có một mục đích của riêng mình để trở thành phi hành gia (người vì gia đình, vì em trai, vì người chồng đã mất, vì lời hứa với người bạn..) nhưng điểm chung của họ là sự quyết tâm đến đáng khâm phục và không bao giờ từ bỏ ước mơ của mình, kể khi có người mắc chứng PD, có người mắc bệnh liệt toàn thân đến chẳng thể cử động nổi cơ mặt để gượng cười. Respect
Main chính thì 50 sắc thái cmnl, đủ 1000 loại biểu cảm, ngố ngố, mê tín, thi xong sợ mình "xài" hết may mắn sẽ bị trượt chứ. Xong lại kiểu tỉ mỉ soi đến cả cái tem mã vạch chưa bóc hết ở chậu cây của người em. Nhưng nhờ tính tỉ mỉ này mà ảnh nổ được với crush lần làm bài test lên xe bỏ hết thiết bị đo thời gian, đi lòng vòng xong hỏi bây giờ là mấy giờ. Lão nổ kiểu tôi có thể nghe tiếng vòng tua của máy có thể đoán được xe chạy bao nhiêu km/h xong tính toán như thật vậy :))
Một điểm rất hay nữa là những lý thuyết khoa học vũ trụ đưa vào manga cuốn hút lạ thường, cả những bài test của JAXA, NASA nữa, vụ chế tạo rover mini phóng lên bằng tên lửa, tiếp đất bằng dù và chạy qua sa mạc quả là phê vch =)) cả vụ sáng chế kính chắn gió cho rover thật trên mặt trăng vậy, khi mà cả hội đồng quay ra xoắn : trên mặt trăng thì làm gì có gió mà làm kính chắn gió :))
Một hình ảnh ấn tượng nữa là cái đấm tay của ba người bạn cùng theo đuổi một giấc mơ Vice - Vitory, Pico - Power, và Rick - Real. Sau này khi Mutta thế vào vị trí của Rick, hai ông kia hỏi chữ M tên lão tượng trưng cho cái gì - Mild :)) "chọn cái gì ngầu hơn chút được không" - Miracle - *đấm tay*
Main chính sinh năm 1993 đấy.
Ôi tóm lại là c đọc ngay đi :> ko hối hận đâu :>
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 6, 2023
Why did you read this book?
I purchased the comic on sale and it looked interesting.
What format did you read this book in?
Read the comic on ComiXology app.
Is this an educational book or a book for entertainment?
I read this book for pure entertainment purposes.
What genres do you think this book belongs to?
Comics, Contemporary, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor and Comedy, Manga, Psychology, Science Fiction, Sports(?)
What was your favorite part in the book?
My favorite part of the book is when the MC is in the photo gallery of all the Japanese astronauts. He puts spit on the spot next to his brother with the thought, “now that I licked it, it’s mine.”
Who would you suggest this book to?
Anyone who likes slice of life, humor, or seinen manga.
What is your general opinion/ rating of this book?
Meh, this manga was okay. I really wanted to like It, but unfortunately I couldn’t get drawn into it. The main character is not doing well in his life. After hitting rock bottom he decides to fulfill his promise to his famous little brother and joins the astronaut selection trials. Typical troupes show up (insta-best friend, the amazing female love interest, the jealous bullies). I did enjoy the humor mixed in. Overall, it’s a good slice of life seinen, it just wasn’t to my tastes.
What style of graphic novel is this?
It’s in the Japanese manga style (you need to read the book from right to left).
Is the comic colored or is it in black and white?
This comic is in B&W tone.
What is your opinion on the artwork?
The artwork is well done in a seinen manga style.
How is the type setting? Is the comic easy to read?
The fonts were great, and it was easy to read.
Is this comic a part of a series?
Yes, but I won’t be reading them.
Any trigger warnings?
Mental Health: Panic Attacks
Other: Bullying
I purchased the comic on sale and it looked interesting.
What format did you read this book in?
Read the comic on ComiXology app.
Is this an educational book or a book for entertainment?
I read this book for pure entertainment purposes.
What genres do you think this book belongs to?
Comics, Contemporary, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor and Comedy, Manga, Psychology, Science Fiction, Sports(?)
What was your favorite part in the book?
My favorite part of the book is when the MC is in the photo gallery of all the Japanese astronauts. He puts spit on the spot next to his brother with the thought, “now that I licked it, it’s mine.”
Who would you suggest this book to?
Anyone who likes slice of life, humor, or seinen manga.
What is your general opinion/ rating of this book?
Meh, this manga was okay. I really wanted to like It, but unfortunately I couldn’t get drawn into it. The main character is not doing well in his life. After hitting rock bottom he decides to fulfill his promise to his famous little brother and joins the astronaut selection trials. Typical troupes show up (insta-best friend, the amazing female love interest, the jealous bullies). I did enjoy the humor mixed in. Overall, it’s a good slice of life seinen, it just wasn’t to my tastes.
What style of graphic novel is this?
It’s in the Japanese manga style (you need to read the book from right to left).
Is the comic colored or is it in black and white?
This comic is in B&W tone.
What is your opinion on the artwork?
The artwork is well done in a seinen manga style.
How is the type setting? Is the comic easy to read?
The fonts were great, and it was easy to read.
Is this comic a part of a series?
Yes, but I won’t be reading them.
Any trigger warnings?
Mental Health: Panic Attacks
Other: Bullying
July 20, 2023
Wow.
This feels like the start of a beautiful journey. Reading this felt like starting to fall in love with a story. That’s how much promise this first little volume packed.
The whole premise of this story seemed right up my alley : two brothers who shared the same dream but one got left behind while the other is accomplishing the dream? It screamed of life, of relationships, of complicated feelings, of dreams, hope, disappointment. It screamed human story.
And oh boy did the author deliver. And not only did the author deliver but he actually went beyond and, most of the times, subverted my expectations! I was expecting the story of an embittered brother vs a condescending one, a lot of resentment and nasty feelings but what I got was completely different, surprising and oh so refreshing.
It’s really surprising that a story like this can be written without the expected conflicts ; not only between the brothers but also between the examinees. I kept waiting for one of the examinees Mutta befriended to turn out to be a POS and to backstab him but they were in fact good guys!? The conflict is very minimal and believable (resentment because other examinees believe Mutta is being favoured thanks to his brother).
The manga surprisingly not overly exaggerated like many mangas but actually quite realistic and grounded while also being funny and using this humour to make you emphatise.
The drawings are also gorgeous and I even got teary-eyed at some points because I’m emotional like that.
All in all a great, heartwarming read that feels like the start of a beautiful story!
This feels like the start of a beautiful journey. Reading this felt like starting to fall in love with a story. That’s how much promise this first little volume packed.
The whole premise of this story seemed right up my alley : two brothers who shared the same dream but one got left behind while the other is accomplishing the dream? It screamed of life, of relationships, of complicated feelings, of dreams, hope, disappointment. It screamed human story.
And oh boy did the author deliver. And not only did the author deliver but he actually went beyond and, most of the times, subverted my expectations! I was expecting the story of an embittered brother vs a condescending one, a lot of resentment and nasty feelings but what I got was completely different, surprising and oh so refreshing.
It’s really surprising that a story like this can be written without the expected conflicts ; not only between the brothers but also between the examinees. I kept waiting for one of the examinees Mutta befriended to turn out to be a POS and to backstab him but they were in fact good guys!? The conflict is very minimal and believable (resentment because other examinees believe Mutta is being favoured thanks to his brother).
The manga surprisingly not overly exaggerated like many mangas but actually quite realistic and grounded while also being funny and using this humour to make you emphatise.
The drawings are also gorgeous and I even got teary-eyed at some points because I’m emotional like that.
All in all a great, heartwarming read that feels like the start of a beautiful story!
June 6, 2021
This is a story about two brothers who became astronauts and went to the moon. From this story, you can learn how difficult it is to be chosen as an astronaut and how difficult it is to be chosen for a mission. The story begins with the older brother, Mutta, being fired by his car company for going against his boss. The younger brother, Hibito, was already an astronaut in NASA. With unemployment, Mutta faced his dream to become an astronaut, and join his brother.
Mutta was not confident to try the selection competition. But he realized how much he loved space. And especially, he wanted to go to the moon. Through the competition, the strangers he met became friends who helped each other. After Mutta was chosen as an astronaut, he had to study and train a lot both physically and mentally. He had to fly a jet, and take a survival trek in the desert. He failed many trials, but sometimes he got lucky and could try again. By overcoming these challenges, he could become an astronaut.
When he was sent to the moon, he found it was not going to be easy. Actually, once he was abandoned by the Americans, and had to make a relationship with Russians and get back to Earth with their help. Every moment he found a way to go forward. This is a story of how to make your dreams come true. As a Japanese manga, the stories are never ending, with new adventures every month. They serve as inspiration to working people all over Japan.
Mutta was not confident to try the selection competition. But he realized how much he loved space. And especially, he wanted to go to the moon. Through the competition, the strangers he met became friends who helped each other. After Mutta was chosen as an astronaut, he had to study and train a lot both physically and mentally. He had to fly a jet, and take a survival trek in the desert. He failed many trials, but sometimes he got lucky and could try again. By overcoming these challenges, he could become an astronaut.
When he was sent to the moon, he found it was not going to be easy. Actually, once he was abandoned by the Americans, and had to make a relationship with Russians and get back to Earth with their help. Every moment he found a way to go forward. This is a story of how to make your dreams come true. As a Japanese manga, the stories are never ending, with new adventures every month. They serve as inspiration to working people all over Japan.
June 12, 2023
Couldn't sleep last night so I decided to check out some manga from the Kodansha free first volume haul, I still got several of them. This one isn't new for me, I saw the anime back when it aired (and struggled very much through the later half of the show), I was curious about the manga though. I am not sure if I will continue reading given my feelings on the show and also given that there is still no end for this manga. But this first volume was fun. We mostly follow the older brother on his journey to become an astronaut and we at times see his brother who is already an astronaut. Just like with the anime, I at times couldn't see them as brothers. I did have fun following Mutta on his journey and I was rooting for him. He is so silly at times but also very much driven and I love how he didn't give up even when things got tougher. I loved how he made friends, well one especially, during the test days.
October 22, 2021
Ế tui đọc vì niềm tin vào nxb (kiểu như Trẻ luôn chọn mấy bộ kinh điển ấy) cơ mà bộ này tuyệt vời thậttttt~
Sự dở hơi với sợ sệt của Mutta rất chân thật, ai đứng trước giấc mơ đang dần xa rời mình mà không tự ti chứ, đã thế Hibito, đứa em trai có cùng mục tiêu còn thành công trước cả mình.
Nhưng Mutta vẫn có những điểm sáng của riêng mình, anh ganh đua vụn vặt, hành động cảm tính nhưng anh cũng rất để ý đến các chi tiết, dũng cảm, có trí nhớ, thể lực tốt,… còn có một người em trai tin tưởng anh vô điều kiện…
Liệu đã đủ để anh trở thành phi hành gia chưa đâyyyyy
Bộ seinen này cảm động quá trờiiiii~ strongly rcm nhéeee
Sự dở hơi với sợ sệt của Mutta rất chân thật, ai đứng trước giấc mơ đang dần xa rời mình mà không tự ti chứ, đã thế Hibito, đứa em trai có cùng mục tiêu còn thành công trước cả mình.
Nhưng Mutta vẫn có những điểm sáng của riêng mình, anh ganh đua vụn vặt, hành động cảm tính nhưng anh cũng rất để ý đến các chi tiết, dũng cảm, có trí nhớ, thể lực tốt,… còn có một người em trai tin tưởng anh vô điều kiện…
Liệu đã đủ để anh trở thành phi hành gia chưa đâyyyyy
Bộ seinen này cảm động quá trờiiiii~ strongly rcm nhéeee
May 26, 2023
Bộ truyện nói về việc theo đuổi giấc mơ của 2 người anh em, mặc dù lúc nhỏ luôn ra vẻ rằng mình sẽ tiên phong làm mọi việc so với đứa em của mình, nhưng không biết tự lúc nào mà người anh đã gác giấc mơ của mình lại.
Ở khía cạnh khác, tác giả khá hay khi khắc họa được tâm lý của một người anh. Đã làm anh thì thật khó để phải thua người em ở bất cứ lĩnh vực nào, mặc dù trên thực tế, đã là con người thì ta không thể giỏi tất cả. Và trong truyện, khi người anh đó nhận ra mình thực sự đang thua sút, anh tỏ ra bất cần. Rồi anh phải nhận một câu đầy cay đắng từ người em:
- Anh thật nhàm chán.
Ở khía cạnh khác, tác giả khá hay khi khắc họa được tâm lý của một người anh. Đã làm anh thì thật khó để phải thua người em ở bất cứ lĩnh vực nào, mặc dù trên thực tế, đã là con người thì ta không thể giỏi tất cả. Và trong truyện, khi người anh đó nhận ra mình thực sự đang thua sút, anh tỏ ra bất cần. Rồi anh phải nhận một câu đầy cay đắng từ người em:
- Anh thật nhàm chán.
August 9, 2019
Aquí comento los diez primeros volúmenes del Manga.
Interesante y muy bien documentado manga sobre la exploración espacial. Me ha recordado mucho a Planetes. Mi principal pero es lo lentamente que se desarrolla su trama. Me han recomendado aguantar porque la historia mejora, pero he terminado aburriéndome de lo lindo. Una verdadera pena porque la historia tiene potencial, pero mi paciencia límites.
Interesante y muy bien documentado manga sobre la exploración espacial. Me ha recordado mucho a Planetes. Mi principal pero es lo lentamente que se desarrolla su trama. Me han recomendado aguantar porque la historia mejora, pero he terminado aburriéndome de lo lindo. Una verdadera pena porque la historia tiene potencial, pero mi paciencia límites.
May 20, 2020
Two brothers in primary grade meet an UFO. 20 years later, one of them is an astronaut, the other is unemployed. Will both get to the Moon and beyond, in the end?
The first volume doesn't answer the question, instead we meet a large cast of characters that might play various roles later in the story. No drama, no big questions, no mysteries... kind of a plain, moderately feel-good story, interesting enough to make me queue the next volume on my reading list.
The first volume doesn't answer the question, instead we meet a large cast of characters that might play various roles later in the story. No drama, no big questions, no mysteries... kind of a plain, moderately feel-good story, interesting enough to make me queue the next volume on my reading list.
October 8, 2018
Outre le sujet spatiale qui me parle énormément, le développement de la relation entre frères est vraiment touchant. Koyama s'est bien documenté sur le sujet avec notamment une collaboration avec le Cnès en France. C'est génial de pouvoir lire un divertissement aussi instructif. Les dessins ne sont pas forcément incroyables mais leur justesse en font un manga qui vaut le détour.
May 9, 2020
Un mangas que je n'étais pas sûre d'apprécier mais finalement, je me suis laissée charmer par les deux frères et le lien fort qui les unis. Le thème de l'espace n'est pas trop mon da-da mais c'est bien présenté et développé. J'ai eu envie de connaître la suite à l'issu de ce premier tome. Les dessins, eux, sont bien sans être exceptionnels.
January 27, 2023
Loved this! Felt very well researched, and I enjoyed the dynamic between the two brothers. It’s also interesting to see the main character’s journey and struggle with lost dreams and constant comparisons to his more famous family member. I’m excited to read the next volume.
すごく面白いリアルの宇宙準備や勉強の詳細。2巻とても読みたい！
すごく面白いリアルの宇宙準備や勉強の詳細。2巻とても読みたい！
October 11, 2026
This might be the most invested I've been in a series in a long time, and it was totally worth it. I loved the realistic art style, and the characters were fully fleshed-out. No one is overpowered or evil for the sake of being evil, and I genuinely ended up having a strong emotional connection with most of the characters (and there's a lot of them). They're imperfect and endearing, and they all have their own struggles. And after reading it all, I'm left with hope for humanity, so I'd say it's a pretty good read for the times we're in.
July 26, 2021
Brothers in space .
Kodansha Comics offering. Suitable for all ages. Good black and white illustrations. Reads backwards manga style. Good English-language version. An older brother decides to get into the space program like his younger brother. Angst occurs.
Kodansha Comics offering. Suitable for all ages. Good black and white illustrations. Reads backwards manga style. Good English-language version. An older brother decides to get into the space program like his younger brother. Angst occurs.
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