Eternal Boys

Eternal Boys is an original Japanese anime television series produced by Liden Films, which aired on Fuji TV from October 2022 to March 2023, consisting of 24 episodes. The anime follows six middle-aged men who, under the project of "Manpuku Entertainment Productions," challenge themselves to become idols. They face numerous hurdles related to age and physical ability while pursuing their dreams, proving that "old dogs can learn new tricks" and that anyone can shine regardless of their age. Directed by Migmi, with Kimiko Ueno as the series composer, ma2 as the original character designer, and Seiko Asai adapting the designs for animation. The opening theme is "Dreamy Life" by Gentlemen, and the ending theme is "Friends" by Story of Love. Additionally, there are manga and game adaptations. The manga, illustrated by Chansana, was serialized in Monthly Comic Gene from April 2022 to July 2023. A sequel theatrical film, "Eternal Boys Next Stage," was released in Japan in June 2023. The series explores themes of middle-aged dreams and challenges, as well as the harshness and hope of the idol industry. Their ultimate success remains to be seen.