Makoto Yukimura is a particularly accomplished and meticulous mangaka known for his signature manga, most famously. Vinland SagaBut his previous acclaimed series was Planets. While Vinland Saga is a thoroughly researched sword and boots epic, Planets is a similarly humanistic take, but in a grounded science fiction universe for those looking for variety in Yukimura’s work. Thanks to Crunchyroll Last confirmation on 15 October 2024, Planets has joined the Crunchyroll streaming platform for viewers who previously missed outH.
Planets was not nearly as well known in North America, amounting more to a beloved cult classic similar to Serial experiments lane And Darker than blackCritically just as well-received as its manga. The series follows the crew of the DS-12 Toy Box and their lives as space debris collectors, including the protagonist, Hachirota Hoshino. Planets is a compelling and cerebral exploration of humanity Told in a concise twenty-six episodes, available to stream on-demand now on Crunchyroll.
Acclaimed anime Planetes joins Crunchyroll’s library
Sunrise Studio’s adaptation of Vinland Saga Creator’s first manga
Planets is the 2003 anime adaptation of Makoto Yukimura’s first ongoing series with Kodansha, predating Vinland Saga About six years, with a chance to get renewed exposure on Crunchyroll. The series is well-received for its deep philosophical themes and insight into the human conditionWhich is not surprising given the later works of the creators. But a series about what is essentially trash collection to prevent harm to Earth’s space vessels becomes a sharp examination of politics, finding purpose in one’s work, and the fatal alluring rewards of ambition.
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The Planets Series currently has an admirable 8.25 score MyAnimeListWith people noting its criminally underrated and multifaceted qualities. The anime has more slow burn to its appeal, But it boasts more romance than the hard science fiction angle might suggest. What is more fascinating for fans of Makoto Yukimura’s meticulous style is like these Planets Series was created with a more freeform, creatively free approach inspired by a garbage problem in space: space debris.
Planetes is different enough to bind fans waiting for Vinland Saga season 3
Similarly humanistic but exploring different qualities
As Makoto Yukimura is prone to explore more grounded narrative, much of the focus in Planets is on its philosophical themes, similar to in Vinland Saga. Not similar Vinland Saga Focus on its protagonist’s path to redemption through pacifism, Planets Explore the role of the individual in the space age, along with the power dynamics of political entities, and find importance in his role. Given Sunrise’s prominence as the Gundam And Cowboy Bebop Studio, its sci-fi chops are more refined than simple spectacle, with Planets As a critical anime favorite, hopefully more fans will discover soon.
Planets Will be available on the Crunchyroll store and various online retailers and will be released on November 5, 2024.
Anime physical media enthusiasts will also be delighted to know that Crunchyroll has opened pre-orders for the Blu-ray release. Planets will be available on the Crunchyroll store and various online retailers and will be released on November 5, 2024. This allows fans to enjoy a piece of beloved anime history with Planets In its highest quality since release.
Source: Crunchyroll, MyAnimeList