Planetes: Story, Chapters and Where to Read
Planetes (1999): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Planetes (1999) is a award winning, drama, sci-fi, slice of life manga by Yukimura, Makoto. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.24/10 from 19,296 ratings.
What is Planetes about?
Haunted by a space flight accident that claimed the life of his beloved wife, Yuri finds himself six years later as part of a team of debris cleaners on a vessel called the Toy Box charged with clearing space junk from space flight paths. The team consists of Hachimaki, a hot shot debris-man with a sailor's affinity for the orbital ocean; Fee, a chain-smoking tomboy beauty with an abrasive edge; and Pops, a veteran orbital mechanic whose avuncular presence soothes the stress of the job.
Key details
Planetes spans 27 chapters across 4 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Jan 14, 1999 to Jan 8, 2004.
Where to read Planetes
Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Planetes about?
Haunted by a space flight accident that claimed the life of his beloved wife, Yuri finds himself six years later as part of a team of debris cleaners on a vessel called the Toy Box charged with clearing space junk from space flight paths. The team co
Is Planetes finished?
Its publication status is: Finished.
What is the MAL rating of Planetes?
Planetes is rated 8.24/10 on MyAnimeList.
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