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ARIA The ANIMATION

2005, TV, 13 eps, 76%, Hal Film Maker

Both have Iyashikei, Philosophy, Work.

Drift peacefully into Neo Venezia, a city on the planet Aqua (formerly known as Mars). By the 24th century, humans have found a way to colonize the previously uninhabitable planet. As futuristic as that sounds, Neo Venezia is still teeming with rustic beauty; gondolas on wide…

More anime for fans of Planetes

  1. Cover of SHIROBAKO
    SHIROBAKO

    2014, TV, 24 eps, 81%

    Recommended by 11 Planetes fans on AniList. Both have Work.

  2. Cover of Mobile Police Patlabor
    Mobile Police Patlabor

    1988, OVA, 7 eps, 72%

    Recommended by 36 Planetes fans on AniList. Both have Work.

  3. Cover of MOONLIGHT MILE 1st Season -Lift off-
    MOONLIGHT MILE 1st Season -Lift off-

    2007, TV, 12 eps, 66%

    Recommended by 6 Planetes fans on AniList. The same kind of story: ragtag crews in space.

  4. Cover of A Place Further Than the Universe
    A Place Further Than the Universe

    2018, TV, 13 eps, 84%

    Both have Work.

  5. Cover of Stellvia of the Universe
    Stellvia of the Universe

    2003, TV, 26 eps, 71%

    Recommended by 4 Planetes fans on AniList. The same kind of story: ragtag crews in space.

  6. Cover of Twin Spica
    Twin Spica

    2003, TV, 20 eps, 72%

    Recommended by 11 Planetes fans on AniList.

  7. Cover of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
    Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

    2026, TV, 12 eps, 81%

    Both have Iyashikei, Work.

  8. Cover of Land of the Lustrous
    Land of the Lustrous

    2017, TV, 12 eps, 83%

    Both have Philosophy.

  9. Cover of March comes in like a lion
    March comes in like a lion

    2016, TV, 22 eps, 83%

    Both have Philosophy.

  10. Cover of Ghost in the Shell
    Ghost in the Shell

    1995, Movie, 1 ep, 80%

    Both have Philosophy.

  11. Cover of Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
    Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

    2016, TV, 13 eps, 84%

    Rakugo, Acting, Historical

  12. Cover of Cowboy Bebop
    Cowboy Bebop

    1998, TV, 26 eps, 86%

    Recommended by 22 Planetes fans on AniList. Both have Space, Philosophy, Work.

  13. Cover of FLAG
    FLAG

    2006, ONA, 13 eps, 70%

    Recommended by 5 Planetes fans on AniList. Both have Politics.

  14. Cover of Library War
    Library War

    2008, TV, 12 eps, 71%

    Both have Politics.

  15. Cover of Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise
    Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise

    1987, Movie, 1 ep, 72%

    Recommended by 24 Planetes fans on AniList. Both have Space, Politics.

  16. Cover of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
    Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

    2023, TV, 28 eps, 91%

    Both have Iyashikei, Philosophy.

  17. Cover of Infinite Ryvius
    Infinite Ryvius

    1999, TV, 26 eps, 73%

    Recommended by 4 Planetes fans on AniList. Both have Denpa, Space.

  18. Cover of Lost in Starlight
    Lost in Starlight

    2025, Movie, 1 ep, 80%

    The same kind of story: ragtag crews in space.

  19. Cover of The Orbital Children
    The Orbital Children

    2022, ONA, 6 eps, 68%

    Recommended by 19 Planetes fans on AniList. Both have Space.

  20. Cover of Rocket Girls
    Rocket Girls

    2007, TV, 12 eps, 68%

    Recommended by 5 Planetes fans on AniList. The same kind of story: ragtag crews in space.

  21. Cover of The Apothecary Diaries
    The Apothecary Diaries

    2023, TV, 24 eps, 88%

    Both have Politics, Work.

  22. Cover of Space Fantasia 2001 Nights
    Space Fantasia 2001 Nights

    1987, OVA, 1 ep, 58%

    Recommended by 5 Planetes fans on AniList. The same kind of story: ragtag crews in space.

  23. Cover of Perfect Blue
    Perfect Blue

    1998, Movie, 1 ep, 85%

    Both have Philosophy, Work.

Manga for fans of Planetes

Space Brothers2007, Manga, 432 ch, 87% Vinland Saga2005, Manga, 224 ch, 90% Saturn Apartments2005, Manga, 64 ch, 76% The Climber2007, Manga, 170 ch, 87% Astra Lost in Space2016, Manga, 53 ch, 79% 2001 Nights1984, Manga, 20 ch, 74% Twin Spica2001, Manga, 116 ch, 82% For Our Farewell Is Near2004, One-shot, 1 ch, 65%

About Planetes

2003, TV, 26 eps, 80%, Sunrise

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. This is the story of Technora's Debris Collecting section, its EVA worker, Hachirota "Hachimaki" Hoshino, and the newcomer to the group, Ai Tanabe.

(Source: Anime News Network)

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