Japan Romeo and the Black Brothers sits in the top 1% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #21 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
ロミオの青い空
To get the money to pay for a doctor for his father, Romeo bravely sells himself as a chimney sweep. On the way to Milan he meets Alfredo, a mysterious boy on the run heading to the same fate. Upon being separated and sold to their new bosses, the two boys swear eternal friendship. Romeo has to learn the hardships of a chimney sweep's job.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #21 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (100th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +2.0 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #7 of 1,933 (top 1%).
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
Other Titles From Nippon Animation
Drama + Animation in Japan
730 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Drama and Animation genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Romeo and the Black Brothers itself).
The 1994–1996 Japan Window
Romeo and the Black Brothers tops the 143 Japan seriess we index from this three-year window. Cards below list the runners-up in descending audience order.
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in Japan, 447 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Romeo and the Black Brothers premiered alongside 59 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 59 other Japan seriess in 1995.
The 992nd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
12 audience reviews — more than 16% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (50th percentile) outruns review volume (16th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Nippon Animation |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 33 |
| Release Date | January 15, 1995 |
| Official Site | www.nippon-animation.co.jp |
Questions Answered
When did Romeo and the Black Brothers end?
Romeo and the Black Brothers finished its run with its final episode airing on December 17, 1995.
How highly rated is Romeo and the Black Brothers?
Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, Romeo and the Black Brothers ranks #21 of 4579 — in the top 1%.
Where did Romeo and the Black Brothers air?
Romeo and the Black Brothers aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.