Planetes

Planetes

On NHK BS2

2003–20041 season26 episodes25 min7.9 / 10

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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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.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise30

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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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.

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