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Planetes

★7.9 2003 – 2004 1 Season TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 26 episodes

Outside the Atmosphere

Episode 01

Outside the Atmosphere

Oct 4, 2003 · 25 min

It's the first day on the job for Ai Tanabe as she's introduced to her eccentric co-workers in the Debris Section of space station ISPV-7.

Like a Dream

Episode 02

Like a Dream

Oct 11, 2003 · 25 min

Hachimaki's dream of getting his own spaceship is revealed. Tanabe continues her zero-G training with Hachimaki. Tanabe and Hachimaki are sent on a debris retrieval mission to recover a derelict satellite. However, the satellite's orbit sends it on a collision course with Cheng-Shin's orbital shuttle.

Return Trajectory

Episode 03

Return Trajectory

Oct 18, 2003 · 25 min

Insurance salespeople swarm the ISPV 7 space station while members of the Debris Section write their annual wills. During a routine debris collection, Yuri, Tanabe, and Hachimaki recover a space coffin containing a famous astronaut. However, an ideological conflict erupts over the fate of the coffin and the body contained in it.

Part of the Job

Episode 04

Part of the Job

Oct 25, 2003 · 25 min

The spoiled son of INTO chairman, Colin Clifford visits the ISPV 7 space station, and goes on a debris hauling mission with the Debris Section. Among the debris retrieved is Colin's camera carelessly left attached to a derelict satellite.

Fly Me to the Moon

Episode 05

Fly Me to the Moon

Nov 1, 2003 · 25 min

Fee, Hachimaki and Tanabe decide to go to the Moon for their holiday. But on the Lunar Ferry, a pickpocket steals Tanabe's wallet while Hachimaki makes his debut as an actor.

The Lunar Flying Squirrels

Episode 06

The Lunar Flying Squirrels

Nov 8, 2003 · 25 min

On Hachimaki and Tanabe's visit to the Moon, they meet Tanabe's neighbours... a group of wannabe ninjas who perform ninja techniques through the Moon's lower gravity.

Extraterrestrial Girl

Episode 07

Extraterrestrial Girl

Nov 15, 2003 · 25 min

While recovering from an injury, Hachimaki must stay on the Moon to recover. He then meets a girl who is a Lunarian, a person born on the Moon. Hachimaki also meets Harry Roland, a veteran astronaut who is in an adjacent hospital bed.

A Place to Cling To

Episode 08

A Place to Cling To

Nov 22, 2003 · 25 min

Tanabe suspects that Fee is having an affair with the division manager Technora Corp, Dolph Azalia. However, Fee is not, and actually is being promoted to assistant chief of Control Section. Meanwhile, the rest of the Debris Section take this opportunity to go on a very difficult debris mission on their own.

Regrets

Episode 09

Regrets

Nov 29, 2003 · 25 min

Hachimaki's extra-vehicular activity instructor, Gigalt visits the Debris Section as part of a safety inspection. However, on a debris hauling run supervised by Gigalt, the crew of the Toy Box encounter illegal debris dumping activities.

A Sky of Stardust

Episode 10

A Sky of Stardust

Dec 6, 2003 · 25 min

Tanabe is preoccupied with her discovery of Gigalt's illness. Yuri's involvement in a famous high-altitude shuttle accident is revealed. On a routine debris retrieval mission, Yuri finds the only keepsake of his deceased wife.

Boundary Line

Episode 11

Boundary Line

Dec 13, 2003 · 25 min

An engineer from an impoverished country, El Tanika, comes to the ISPV 7 space station to have his new spacesuit tested. No one will have anything to do with his unusual suit because of the lowly status of his home country unil the Debris Section volunteers to help him with the testing.

A Modest Request

Episode 12

A Modest Request

Dec 20, 2003 · 25 min

Fee's quest for a smoke leads her to become entangled in a terrorist plot to stop human development in space by initiating the Kessler Syndrome, destroying the Toy Box in the process of saving the ISPV 7 space station from destruction.

Scenery With a Rocket

Episode 13

Scenery With a Rocket

Jan 10, 2004 · 25 min

Since the Toy Box was destroyed, the Debris Section go on a holiday on Earth. Hachimaki, Yuri, and Tanabe visit the Hoshino household. Meanwhile, Yuri makes friends with Kyutaro, Hachimaki's brother.

Turning Point

Episode 14

Turning Point

Jan 17, 2004 · 25 min

Debris Section get their new debris hauling ship, the Toy Box 2. On a debris retrieval run, the Debris Section become embroiled in company intrigue as they choose to help an orbital research facility about to be destroyed by a meteoroid against the will of a Technora division manager.

In Her Case

Episode 15

In Her Case

Jan 24, 2004 · 25 min

Edel's past finally catches up to her when an old flame comes to the ISPV 7 space station. Meanwhile, Hachimaki struggles with his date with Tanabe.

Ignition

Episode 16

Ignition

Jan 31, 2004 · 25 min

Hachimaki is left adrift in space in the middle of a solar flare and miraculously survies. But he is diagnosed with Acute Spatial Disorder and unless he can overcome it, he will be grounded from space for the rest of his life.

His Reasons

Episode 17

His Reasons

Feb 7, 2004 · 25 min

The chief engineer of the Jupiter Exploration Mission hopes to recruit Hachimaki's father, a veteran of several missions to Mars, but all he wants is to settle down back on Earth.

Debris Section, the Last Day

Episode 18

Debris Section, the Last Day

Feb 14, 2004 · 25 min

Dolph is replaced as director of the Technora Second Division and the new director wants to shut down the Debris Section while the crew of the Toy Box find a secret INTO orbital mine.

Endings Are Always...

Episode 19

Endings Are Always...

Feb 21, 2004 · 25 min

Debris Section has won a reprieve after their discovery of a classified INTO military satellite. On Earth, Hachimaki has entered the first round of tests for those wishing to join the Von Braun.

Tentative Steps

Episode 20

Tentative Steps

Feb 28, 2004 · 25 min

Claire has been demoted from working in Control Section to replacing Hachimaki in Debris Section. Hachimaki and Hakim encounter unexpected difficulties completing a 10-day group endurance test, the second round of testing for those wishing to join the Von Braun.

Tandem Mirror

Episode 21

Tandem Mirror

Mar 6, 2004 · 25 min

Debris Section has been assigned to the Moon for a month to help collect debris from the Tandem Mirror Drive disaster. In training as a finalist aboard the Von Braun, Hachimaki learns that one of his fellow candidates is planning to sabotage the mission.

Exposure

Episode 22

Exposure

Mar 13, 2004 · 25 min

Hachimaki is called to the moon for questioning about the explosion aboard the Von Braun. He also learns of the death of his sensei and of Tanabe's prior knowledge of Gigalt's fight with cancer

Debris Cluster

Episode 23

Debris Cluster

Mar 20, 2004 · 25 min

As the final preparations are being made for the Von Braun's maiden voyage to Jupiter, the Space Defense Front makes a bold attempt at interrupting the INTO summit by taking control of the ship.

Love

Episode 24

Love

Apr 3, 2004 · 25 min

The Space Defense Front's sinister plan to crash the Von Braun into Luna City is thwarted at the last minute when INTO caves in to the terrorists' demands. Tanabe and Claire are stranded on the surface of the moon in a life or death situation.

The Lost

Episode 25

The Lost

Apr 10, 2004 · 25 min

Following the Von Braun crisis, Hachimaki sinks into deep depression and wanders on the lunar surface. He returns to Earth for a holiday, only to encounter Tanabe, who was paralyzed during the Von Braun crisis.

And the Days We Chance Upon...

Episode 26

And the Days We Chance Upon...

Apr 17, 2004 · 25 min

With Tanabe fully recovered, she and Hachimaki visit the ISPV 7 Space Station.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.9 /10

based on 89 votes

Synopsis

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.

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

Cast

6 principal cast

Kazunari Tanaka

Kazunari Tanaka

Hachirouta Hoshino (voice)

Satsuki Yukino

Satsuki Yukino

Ai Tanabe (voice)

Takehito Koyasu

Takehito Koyasu

Yuri Mihailokov (voice)

Ai Orikasa

Ai Orikasa

Fee Carmichael (voice)

Tetsuo Goto

Tetsuo Goto

Arvind Lavie (voice)

Yoshihiro Okada

Yoshihiro Okada

Philip Myers (voice)

Where to watch Planetes

Planetes is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation has 1 season and 26 total episodes, rated 7.9/10 by 89 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Planetes have?

Planetes has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.

Is Planetes still on the air?

Planetes has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Planetes?

Planetes airs on NHK BS2.

When did Planetes first air?

Planetes first aired on October 4, 2003.

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