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Planetes

Set in 2075, humanity’s routine travel between Earth, the Moon, and orbital stations has turned space into a bustling highway—complete with a growing cloud of hazardous debris. The story follows the crew of Technora’s Debris Collection Division, a gritty team tasked with cleaning up the orbital junkyard to keep the cosmos safe for all. Hachirota “Hachimaki” Hoshino, a seasoned EVA operator, mentors the idealistic newcomer Ai Tanabe as they navigate the perils of zero‑gravity work and the personal dreams that keep them tethered to their mission.

The series blends realistic sci‑fi world‑building with heartfelt drama, exploring themes of ambition, isolation, and human connection against the backdrop of a near‑future space frontier. Its grounded tone and focus on everyday heroes make it a distinctive slice‑of‑life portrait of life beyond Earth.