Storyline
Discover the story behind the screen.
“The Mature Idol Project” - The latest project proposed by Manpuku Entertainment 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, at the end of their ropes, are taking a stand!
“The Mature Idol Project” - The latest project proposed by Manpuku Entertainment 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.…
Top Billed Cast
Yuko Noichi
Fukuko Manda (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Daisuke Yamanaka (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa
Tsuyoshi Imagawa (voice)
Daisuke Hirakawa
Kentaro Sanada (voice)
Katsuyuki Konishi
Naoki Ishida (voice)
Jun Fukuyama
Haru Asai (voice)
Nozomu Sasaki
Makoto Kakizaki (voice)
Haruka Chisuga
Pepechan (voice)
Yumiri Hanamori
Ren Ukita (voice)
Hiroki Touchi
Nicolai Asakura (voice)
Episodes
Episode 1 · Reemployment
Down on his luck and freshly unemployed Kentaro applies for one last job. He thinks he bombs the interview – but Manpuku Entertainment Productions has plans for him!
Episode 2 · Company Housing
Kentaro is hired along with other mid-career, middle aged men, to become a new idol group, the Eternal Boys! The group records their introduction to the world.
Episode 3 · Work Commences
The lessons for the debut of the Ossan Idol Project, Eternal Boys, began! But singing and dancing at the same time is hard.
Episode 4 · The Kentaro Sanada
A little liquid courage may be the key to unlocking idol worthy dance moves!
Episode 5 · MV
Today's agenda: making the Eternal Boys' first music video!
Episode 6 · Makoto Kakizaki Special
There are two kinds of humans: the ones who give, and the ones who receive.
Episode 7 · The First Show
What's more exciting than the Eternal Boys getting 100,000 views on their first video? Their first public performance, that's what!
Episode 8 · CD Debut
The boys have their first CD sales meeting. They also deal with living as roommates; who's wearing whose socks?!
Episode 9 · The Dawn of Naoki Ishida
Ishida recalls fond memories of the idol group, Gentlemen! Now he's in an idol group himself. Will these worlds collide?
Episode 10 · Idol Festival
The Men's Idol Fest only happens once a year and the Eternal Boys are making their way to its stage! It’s like being catapulted to the champions league!
Episode 11 · Daisuke Yamanaka's Way
An embarrassing blunder lands Yamanaka-san in hot water. It looks like things are about to go "kaboom!"
Episode 12 · A Day Off
Ima-chan's solo song "100% Your Personal Space" is beyond cute! The Eternal Boys get nitty gritty with lyrics.
Episode 13 · Retirement
Is Sanada really going to quit the Eternal Boys just when they're getting started?!
Episode 14 · Mid-Term Hiring Exam
Good news, everyone! Kakizaki is bringing a new member to the Eternal Boys!
Episode 15 · The Continent of Passionate Tsuyoshi Imagawa
You know the old saying: you can take the boy out of the idol, but you can't take the idol out of the boy!
Episode 16 · Local Business
Sometimes, you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Sometimes you can!
Episode 17 · The History of Haru Asai
Haru Asai grapples with his career as a professional soccer player turned middle-aged idol! It might be time once again to play ball!
Episode 18 · Scandal
The Eternal Boys browse the best website on the entire world wide web: the Eternal Boys' official fan site!
Episode 19 · CM
The Eternal Boys feel the love online from their fans! So does Manpuku Entertainment Productions' company cat, Pepechan!
Episode 20 · Unprofitable Business
Life as a middle-aged idol isn't all stage lights, show tunes and joint cream; the boys have some tough conversations.
Episode 21 · From Nicolai Asakura's Car Window
One of the Eternal Boys feels like he's going back to school. Imagine doing homework again. No thanks!
Episode 22 · Album
The Eternal Boys receive a package. But what's in the box?!
Episode 23 · Budokan
The Eternal Boys have been working toward this moment for their entire idol careers! It's time to perform!
Episode 24 · Eternal Boys
In the afterglow of their stage performance, what does the future hold for the Eternal Boys?
