Planzet (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, Planzet is an action, animation and science fiction film directed by Jun Awazu, running about 53 minutes.

What it’s about. In 2047, an unknown, alien lifeform descends upon the Earth, destroying all the major cities in one fell swoop. The survivors unite and build a Diffusor to stop the Februus, the invaders the military would later codename the FOS, and a temporary peace is achieved. Jump forward to 2053, the present. A last, desperate counterattack is being mounted against the enemy. Hiroshi Akishima, soldier in the Planetary Defense Forces Alliance, would like nothing better than a shot at the aliens responsible for his father's death six years ago. However, the new offensive requires the Diffusor to be dropped, leaving the entire planet terribly vulnerable once more. Will humanity regain the stars or lose everything in the final, ultimate gamble?

Who’s in it. Planzet stars Kaori Ishihara as Koyomi Akejima (voice), Mamoru Miyano as Taishi Akejima (voice), Junko Takeuchi as Yura Yoshizawa (voice) and Kenjiro Tsuda as Ken Tazaki (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Planzet has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planzet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Planzet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.