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If you loved Planetes, you're in for a treat. This Drama, Psychological, Sci-Fi manga (1999) is beloved for its Work, Space, Philosophy elements, and the titles below share that same DNA — handpicked based on community votes, overlapping genres, and thematic similarities. Each recommendation is ranked by reader affinity on AniList.

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Planetes

プラネテス

8.0/10
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.

Top 12 Manga Similar to Planetes

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#1
Match63%

Space Brothers

20078.6MANGA
Sci-FiSlice of Life

Space Brothers shares the Sci-Fi, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Work, Space, Seinen.

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#2
Match49%

Vinland Saga

20059.0MANGA
Drama

Vinland Saga shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Philosophy, Seinen.

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#3
Match71%

Saturn Apartments

20057.3MANGA
DramaSci-FiSlice of Life

Saturn Apartments shares the Drama, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Work, Space, Seinen.

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#5
Match68%

2001 Nights

19847.2MANGA
DramaSci-Fi

2001 Nights shares the Drama, Sci-Fi genres and similar themes: Space, Philosophy, Environmental.

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#7
Match55%

The Climber

20078.7MANGA
DramaPsychological

The Climber shares the Drama, Psychological genres and similar themes: Seinen, Tragedy.

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#8
Match61%

Twin Spica

20017.8MANGA
DramaSci-FiSlice of Life

Twin Spica shares the Drama, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life genres and similar themes: Space, Tragedy.

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#9
Match59%

MOONLIGHT MILE

2001MANGA
DramaSci-Fi

MOONLIGHT MILE shares the Drama, Sci-Fi genres and similar themes: Space, Seinen.

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#10
Match58%

Neon Genesis Evangelion

19948.4MANGA
DramaPsychologicalSci-Fi

Neon Genesis Evangelion shares the Drama, Psychological, Sci-Fi genres and similar themes: Philosophy, Tragedy.

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#12
Match54%

Stardust Memories

19956.2MANGA
Sci-Fi

Stardust Memories shares the Sci-Fi genre and similar themes: Space, Philosophy, Seinen.

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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.