20 anime like Planetes
These are the shows Planetes fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Planetes, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 come from the same studio. 8 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 2 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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ASTRA LOST IN SPACE
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and ensemble cast. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- 2
Mobile Police Patlabor
OVA · 1988 · 7 eps · 72/100
Like Planetes, it leans into primarily adult cast and work. It is a shorter watch at 7 episodes. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 3
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise
Movie · 1987 · 72/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and male protagonist. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 4
Cowboy Bebop
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · 86/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and ensemble cast. Sunrise animated both. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 5
The Orbital Children
ONA · 2022 · 6 eps · 68/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 6 episodes. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
- 6
Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and politics. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- Supernatural
- 7
SHIROBAKO
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · 81/100
Like Planetes, it leans into work and primarily adult cast. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 8
Welcome to the N-H-K
TV · 2006 · 24 eps · 82/100
Like Planetes, it leans into male protagonist and denpa. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Psychological
- Romance
- 9
Twin Spica
TV · 2003 · 20 eps · 71/100
Like Planetes, it leans into female protagonist and seinen. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- Supernatural
- 10
Patlabor the Mobile Police
TV · 1989 · 47 eps · 77/100
Like Planetes, it leans into work and female protagonist. Sunrise animated both. It is a longer watch at 47 episodes. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 11
Memories
Movie · 1995 · 76/100
Like Planetes, it leans into seinen and space. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Horror
- 12
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
OVA · 2012 · 26 eps · 81/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and primarily adult cast. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 13
MOONLIGHT MILE 1st Season -Lift off-
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · 65/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 14
FLAG
ONA · 2006 · 13 eps · 69/100
Like Planetes, it leans into politics and female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Mecha
- 15
Space Fantasia 2001 Nights
OVA · 1987 · 1 eps · 57/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space. It is a shorter watch at 1 episodes. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Sci-Fi
- 16
Rocket Girls
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and work. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- 17
Gun x Sword
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 70/100
Like Planetes, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Mecha
- 18
Stellvia of the Universe
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · 70/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and female protagonist. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mecha
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- 19
Infinite Ryvius
TV · 1999 · 26 eps · 72/100
Like Planetes, it leans into space and ensemble cast. Sunrise animated both. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mecha
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 20
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
TV · 2024 · 25 eps · 86/100
Like Planetes, it leans into philosophy and ensemble cast. Fans of Planetes recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Planetes; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.