Daisuke Yamanaka
main character
TV_SHORT
6.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 13 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 11, 2022 – February 20, 2023
- Season
- Fall 2022
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- LIDENFILMS
- Director
- migmi
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Primarily Adult Cast86%Idol84%Primarily Male Cast84%Work79%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things79%Male Protagonist79%Ensemble Cast73%Tanned Skin60%Acting40%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2022 FALL6.1 / 10 AniList score
Eternal Boys
永久少年 Eternal Boys• Eikyuu Shounen: Eternal Boys
Synopsis
"The Mature Idol Project" The latest project proposed by Manpuku Etertainment productions, in a bid to revive the company. Experienced in the successes and failures of the business world, 6 middle-aged men now face the many hurdles of age and physical ability, whilst pursuing their goal to become idols. In an effort to prove that old dogs can learn new tricks, and that you can still learn to shine no matter your age. These middle-aged men, and the end of their ropes, are taking a stand! (Source: Fuji Creative)
Should you watch Eternal Boys?
Eternal Boys has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 61/100 — 23% of 739 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #11 highest-rated anime of 2022, and #10 most popular anime of 2022, and #5 highest-rated anime of Fall 2022 on AniList.
Of the 1.8K AniList users who started it, 20.8% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 882 have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Music, Slice of Life — especially primarily adult cast, idol, primarily male cast, work.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- migmi
- Series composition
- Kimiko Ueno
- Character design
- Seiko Asai
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Eternal Boys is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Eikyuu Shounen: Eternal Boys - NEXT STAGE (2023)
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Eternal Boys FAQ
How many episodes does Eternal Boys have?
Eternal Boys has 24 episodes of about 13 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Eternal Boys?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Eternal Boys finished?
Yes. Eternal Boys has finished airing — the final episode aired February 20, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of Eternal Boys?
Yes — the story continues in Eikyuu Shounen: Eternal Boys - NEXT STAGE (2023).
Where do I start Eternal Boys?
Start here: Eternal Boys is the first entry, followed by Eikyuu Shounen: Eternal Boys - NEXT STAGE.
Is Eternal Boys based on a manga?
No. Eternal Boys is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Eternal Boys?
Eternal Boys was animated by LIDENFILMS and directed by migmi.
Where can I watch Eternal Boys?
Eternal Boys is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.