10/04/2003 - 04/17/2004 Finished
Planetes (プラネテス)
By 2075, space has become humanity's frontier,colonies dot the moon, corporations exploit the heavens, and debris clutters near-Earth orbit. Ai Tanabe joins Technora's Debris Section, a ridiculed, underfunded department tasked with clearing dangerous junk between Earth and Moon using a ramshackle ship called the Toy Box. Among eccentric colleagues,Philippe Myers, Edelgard Rivera, and passionate Hachirouta Hoshino,she discovers that ordinary people pursuing cosmic dreams make space exploration profoundly human.
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Related works
Related works and sequels
Standalone work
No sequel, prequel, or registered spin-off is linked to Planetes. Its episode total belongs to this title alone.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Planetes has no filler episodes: all 26 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outside the Atmosphere10/04/2003 | 10/04/2003 | Canon |
| 2 | Like a Dream10/11/2003 | 10/11/2003 | Canon |
| 3 | Return Trajectory10/18/2003 | 10/18/2003 | Canon |
| 4 | Part of the Job10/25/2003 | 10/25/2003 | Canon |
| 5 | Fly Me to the Moon11/01/2003 | 11/01/2003 | Canon |
| 6 | The Lunar Flying Squirrels11/08/2003 | 11/08/2003 | Canon |
| 7 | Extraterrestrial Girl11/15/2003 | 11/15/2003 | Canon |
| 8 | A Place to Cling to11/22/2003 | 11/22/2003 | Canon |
| 9 | Regrets11/29/2003 | 11/29/2003 | Canon |
| 10 | A Sky of Stardust12/06/2003 | 12/06/2003 | Canon |
| 11 | Boundary Line12/13/2003 | 12/13/2003 | Canon |
| 12 | A Modest Request12/20/2003 | 12/20/2003 | Canon |
| 13 | Scenery With a Rocket01/10/2004 | 01/10/2004 | Canon |
| 14 | Turning Point01/17/2004 | 01/17/2004 | Canon |
| 15 | In Her Case01/24/2004 | 01/24/2004 | Canon |
| 16 | Ignition01/31/2004 | 01/31/2004 | Canon |
| 17 | His Reasons02/07/2004 | 02/07/2004 | Canon |
| 18 | Debris Section, Last Day02/14/2004 | 02/14/2004 | Canon |
| 19 | Endings Are Always...02/21/2004 | 02/21/2004 | Canon |
| 20 | Tentative Steps02/28/2004 | 02/28/2004 | Canon |
| 21 | Tandem Mirror03/06/2004 | 03/06/2004 | Canon |
| 22 | Exposure03/13/2004 | 03/13/2004 | Canon |
| 23 | Debris Cluster03/20/2004 | 03/20/2004 | Canon |
| 24 | Love04/03/2004 | 04/03/2004 | Canon |
| 25 | The Lost04/10/2004 | 04/10/2004 | Canon |
| 26 | And the Days We Chance Upon...04/17/2004 | 04/17/2004 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Planetes have?
Planetes has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Planetes have?
In total, Planetes has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Planetes?
It is recommended to watch Planetes in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Planetes online?
Planetes is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Is Planetes a complete anime?
Yes, Planetes is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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