Planetes (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 2003, Planetes is an animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. In the year 2075, mankind has reached a point where journeying between Earth, the moon and the space stations is part of daily life. However, the progression of technology in space has also resulted in the problem of the space debris, which can cause excessive and even catastrophic damage to spacecrafts and equipment.
Who’s in it. Planetes stars Kazunari Tanaka as Hachirouta Hoshino (voice), Satsuki Yukino as Ai Tanabe (voice), Takehito Koyasu as Yuri Mihailokov (voice) and Ai Orikasa as Fee Carmichael (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Planetes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Planetes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Planetes tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Planetes (2003)?
- In US, Planetes is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Planetes worth watching?
- Planetes holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Planetes?
- Planetes stars Kazunari Tanaka, Satsuki Yukino, Takehito Koyasu, Ai Orikasa and Tetsuo Goto.
- When was Planetes released?
- Planetes was released in 2003.