Analyzing the Other Anime by the Creator of Vinland Saga (Planetes)

In Planetes, space is not the final frontier of awe and discovery, but a workplace where the grandeur of space exploration is reduced to the daily grind. This video explores how Planetes demystifies space travel, transforming the role of astronauts into blue-collar workers in a corporatized world. Through the characters' struggles with bureaucratic frustrations and personal aspirations, the series presents a deeply human story about the search for meaning amidst the routine and the extraordinary.

Join us as we examine the rich, realistic portrayal of space in Planetes, from Hachimaki’s existential crisis to Ai Tanabe’s idealistic belief in love. How does the series’ depiction of space reflect the human condition, and what larger truths does it reveal about the way society integrates groundbreaking technologies?