Eternal Boys (2022)
“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!
📺 Seasons & Episodes
Season 124 episodes
1. Reemployment
⏱ 13 minDown 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!
2. Company Housing
⏱ 13 minKentaro 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.
3. Work Commences
⏱ 13 minThe lessons for the debut of the Ossan Idol Project, Eternal Boys, began! But singing and dancing at the same time is hard.
4. The Kentaro Sanada
⏱ 13 minA little liquid courage may be the key to unlocking idol worthy dance moves!
5. MV
⏱ 13 minToday's agenda: making the Eternal Boys' first music video!
6. Makoto Kakizaki Special
⏱ 13 minThere are two kinds of humans: the ones who give, and the ones who receive.
7. The First Show
⏱ 13 minWhat's more exciting than the Eternal Boys getting 100,000 views on their first video? Their first public performance, that's what!
8. CD Debut
⏱ 13 minThe boys have their first CD sales meeting. They also deal with living as roommates; who's wearing whose socks?!
9. The Dawn of Naoki Ishida
⏱ 13 minIshida recalls fond memories of the idol group, Gentlemen! Now he's in an idol group himself. Will these worlds collide?
10. Idol Festival
⏱ 13 minThe 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!
11. Daisuke Yamanaka's Way
⏱ 13 minAn embarrassing blunder lands Yamanaka-san in hot water. It looks like things are about to go "kaboom!"
12. A Day Off
⏱ 13 minIma-chan's solo song "100% Your Personal Space" is beyond cute! The Eternal Boys get nitty gritty with lyrics.
13. Retirement
⏱ 13 minIs Sanada really going to quit the Eternal Boys just when they're getting started?!
14. Mid-Term Hiring Exam
⏱ 13 minGood news, everyone! Kakizaki is bringing a new member to the Eternal Boys!
15. The Continent of Passionate Tsuyoshi Imagawa
⏱ 13 minYou know the old saying: you can take the boy out of the idol, but you can't take the idol out of the boy!
16. Local Business
⏱ 13 minSometimes, you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Sometimes you can!
17. The History of Haru Asai
⏱ 13 minHaru Asai grapples with his career as a professional soccer player turned middle-aged idol! It might be time once again to play ball!
18. Scandal
⏱ 13 minThe Eternal Boys browse the best website on the entire world wide web: the Eternal Boys' official fan site!
19. CM
⏱ 13 minThe Eternal Boys feel the love online from their fans! So does Manpuku Entertainment Productions' company cat, Pepechan!
20. Unprofitable Business
⏱ 13 minLife as a middle-aged idol isn't all stage lights, show tunes and joint cream; the boys have some tough conversations.
21. From Nicolai Asakura's Car Window
⏱ 13 minOne of the Eternal Boys feels like he's going back to school. Imagine doing homework again. No thanks!
22. Album
⏱ 13 minThe Eternal Boys receive a package. But what's in the box?!
23. Budokan
⏱ 13 minThe Eternal Boys have been working toward this moment for their entire idol careers! It's time to perform!
24. Eternal Boys
⏱ 13 minIn the afterglow of their stage performance, what does the future hold for the Eternal Boys?
