Planetes
Yukimura Makoto
- Mangaka
- Yukimura Makoto
- First published
- 1999
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Award Winning · Science fiction · Psychological · Romance
- Content rating
- Safe
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Where it came from
Planetes was serialized in Weekly Morning magazine between 1999 and 2004, marking a pivotal early work for creator Makoto Yukimura. Set in the near future where space debris has become a significant hazard to orbital travel, the narrative follows a team of 'debris collectors' who work in the fringes of the burgeoning space industry. The series is celebrated for its grounded, hard science-fiction approach, exploring themes of professional duty, economic inequality, and the philosophical implications of humanity expanding into the cosmos.
Yukimura designed the series with a focus on meticulous technical detail and realistic aerospace concepts, a stylistic choice that grounded the story's more existential arcs in a tangible, believable environment. Upon its release, the manga was critically acclaimed for its narrative depth and character-driven plot, eventually earning a Seiun Award in 2002 for best science fiction comic. Its enduring reputation led to a widely respected anime adaptation, further cementing its status as a seminal work in the modern manga canon.
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