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Space Brothers
2007★ 8.6MANGAReleasing
Sci-FiSlice of Life
Space Brothers shares the Sci-Fi, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Work, Space, Seinen.
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Planetes
プラネテス
By Makoto Yukimura1999MANGA28 ch.4 vol.Finished
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. (Source: TOKYOPOP) Note: Includes two extra chapters.
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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 ...
How many chapters does Planetes have?
Planetes has 28 chapters.
What genre is Planetes?
Planetes belongs to the Drama, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life genres.
What are the best manga similar to Planetes?
The top manga similar to Planetes include Space Brothers, Vinland Saga, Saturn Apartments. These share key genres and themes with Planetes.