Planetes Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2003 · NHK BS2 · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Planetes
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Planetes have?
Planetes has 1 season and 26 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 4, 2003 to April 17, 2004.
Is Planetes renewed, ended, or canceled?
Planetes has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Planetes?
It takes 10h 50m (650 minutes) to watch the complete run of Planetes. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 6 days. Yes! At 10.8 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 5.4 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Planetes?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 8 ("A Place to Cling To"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Planetes?
Planetes is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Planetes?
Planetes has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Planetes?
The primary ensemble cast includes Kazunari Tanaka as Hachirouta Hoshino (voice) (age 49 (deceased)), Satsuki Yukino as Ai Tanabe (voice) (age 56), Takehito Koyasu as Yuri Mihailokov (voice) (age 59), Ai Orikasa as Fee Carmichael (voice) (age 62).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Kazunari Tanaka | Hachirouta Hoshino (voice) | 49 (deceased) |
| Satsuki Yukino | Ai Tanabe (voice) | 56 |
| Takehito Koyasu | Yuri Mihailokov (voice) | 59 |
| Ai Orikasa | Fee Carmichael (voice) | 62 |
| Tetsuo Goto | Arvind Lavie (voice) | 68 (deceased) |
| Yoshihiro Okada | Philip Myers (voice) | 74 |
| Shigeru Shibuya | Main Cast | 66 |
| Kumiko Watanabe | Claire Rondo (voice) | 60 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Planetes are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.