Series · 2022 – 2023 · Animation
“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!
1 season · 24 episodes

Episode 01
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 02
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 03
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 04
The Kentaro Sanada
A little liquid courage may be the key to unlocking idol worthy dance moves!

Episode 05
MV
Today's agenda: making the Eternal Boys' first music video!

Episode 06
Makoto Kakizaki Special
There are two kinds of humans: the ones who give, and the ones who receive.

Episode 07
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 08
CD Debut
The boys have their first CD sales meeting. They also deal with living as roommates; who's wearing whose socks?!

Episode 09
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?
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“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!
8 principal cast
Eternal Boys is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation has 1 season and 24 total episodes, rated 6.5/10 by 4 viewers.
Eternal Boys has 1 season with 24 episodes in total.
Eternal Boys has ended and is no longer in production.
Eternal Boys airs on Fuji TV.
Eternal Boys first aired on October 11, 2022.
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