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Planetes
Synopsis: Set in the near future, where space exploration has become part of the human routine, "Planetes" follows the life of Ai Tanabe, a young engineer who joins the Technora Corporation's debris section. Facing the stigma of an unappreciated job, Ai and her eccentric colleagues dedicate themselves to the dangerous task of cleaning up the Earth's orbit, which is littered with space junk. While dealing with everyday difficulties, from the precariousness of their tools to the striking interactions with the company's other employees, they search for dignity and meaning amid the chaos of working in space, exploring not only the technical challenges of space exploration, but also the personal aspirations that unite them in the vastness of the universe.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Planetes
- Anime Name in Japanese: プラネテス
- Anime Name in English: Planetes
- Other names: ΠΛΑΝΗΤΕΣ
Production information
- Producers: Bandai Visual, NHK
- Licensors: Bandai Entertainment, Crunchyroll
- Studios: Sunrise
Anime Information
- Type: 25 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 26
- Date: Oct 4, 2003 a Apr 17, 2004
- Genres: Drama, romance, science fiction
- Subjects: Adult Cast, Espaço, Local de Trabalho
- Target: Seinen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.25
- Popularity: 259,224
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Planetes" is based on a manga of the same name created by Makoto Yukimura.
- The series tackles profound themes such as the environmental impact of space junk and the meaning of life in space.
- It was one of the first works to deal realistically with the space junk scenario and its impact on future space exploration.
- The anime premiered in 2003 and was produced by the Sunrise studio, known for works such as "Mobile Suit Gundam".
- The anime's soundtrack was composed by Kōtarō Nakagawa, who has also worked on other animations such as Code Geass.
- "Planetes" received praise for its scientific accuracy and for addressing social and philosophical issues.
Main Characters
- Hoshino Hachirouta: Known for his ambition to become a pilot.
- Tanabe Ai: Idealistic and with a strong sense of justice.
- Carmichael Fee: Captain responsible for the Toy Box.
- Mihalkov Yuri: Calm and centered character.
- Nono:
- Locksmith Werner:
- Rondo Claire: Rival of Tanabe and part of the ISPV-7 team.
- Rivera Edelgard: Calm and efficient secretary in mission control.
- Chad:
- Ashmead Hakim:
Summary and events
- In 2075, space travel became a daily reality, with the colonization of the moon and the commercialization of space.
- Ai Tanabe joins the Technora Corporation as part of the Debris Section dedicated to the removal of hazardous space junk.
- The Debris Section is undervalued within the company, with limited resources and an old ship called the "Toy Box".
- Ai perseveres and begins to get to know her colleagues, among them, the clumsy boss Philippe Myers.
- Edelgard Rivera, a mysterious and reserved employee, is temporarily working in the team.
- Hachirouta Hoshino, impulsive and passionate, dreams of having his own spaceship.
- Planetes focuses on the personal lives of ordinary individuals against the vast backdrop of space.
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Meaning of Planetes
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プラネテス
- プラネテス - Planets
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