Planetes
On NHK BS2
A contemplative sci-fi series about a debris-collection crew in near-future space, balancing technical problem-solving with intimate character relationships and quiet existential reflection.
In the year 2075, mankind has reached a point where journeying between Earth, the moon and the space stations is part of daily life. However, the progression of technology in space has also resulted in the problem of the space debris, which can cause excessive and even catastrophic damage to spacecrafts and equipment.
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Where to watch
- StreamCrunchyroll
- BuyApple TV Store
Questions people ask
Does Planetes leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Planetes violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is Planetes easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Planetes scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Planetes sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Planetes
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Planetes
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Planetes, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Planetes, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Planetes, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
