Planetes
Space debris, loose material generated as a result of space development,
...is a very serious threat.
This is a story of 2075, a time in which this space garbage has become a problem.
Our recurring profits are maintaining a steady growth of 15%.
Second Department is at the top again this quarter.
Yes, but Second Department also has a section that's running in the red.
Half Section, sir?
My apologies, sir. Debris Section.
As you know, debris collection expenses are paid...
...according to environmental points set by INTO.
But they're just bureaucratic figures.
They don't necessarily provide enough points to cover our expenses.
In other words, to bring them into the black, we need to get INTO...
...to assign us debris that has a high point value.
-Nevertheless... -Which brings me to my point.
Claire, could I ask you to do something for me?
What would that be, sir?
Soshite hito wa toki wo koeta yume wo miru, And people dream dreams that transcend time,
...seijyaku no umi ni idakarete. ...held in the arms of a still sea.
Tori ya kumo wo miagete wa... As they look up at the birds and clouds,
...hakanai inochi moyashita... ...it set their ephemeral souls on fire...
...ikusen no asa ni. ...on a thousand mornings.
Hikari ga mukau basho e... I bet they're taking flight...
...habataku darou. ...to where the light is headed.
Negai wo hanatsu toki wa ima. Now is the time to launch your dreams.
Hatenaki yume wo noseta... Off into the frontier that is carrying...
...frontier e, ...boundless dreams, .
...tooku tooku dive in the sky. ...farther and farther, dive in the sky.
Planetes
Target acquisition. You copy?
I copy.
-Zoom in. -I copy.
Hit confirmed.
Target change. Yaw right.
I copy.
Huh? What the?
Like I keep telling you, you always open up too many windows!
Phase 4: Part of the Job
I told you to keep it simple, didn't I? You got that, rookie?!
Phase 4: Part of the Job
Could you please stop with that "rookie" stuff?
It's been a whole month since I started here.
Only a month, you mean.
So how many months will it be before you call me by my name?
Say, is this hairspray?
I forgot to bring any. My hair is a mess because of this zero-G.
Who the hell are you?
Wow, what cheap stuff!
Hey! I'm asking you a question, buddy!
Didn't anyone tell you to give your own name before asking someone else's?
Moron! Didn't anyone tell you to give your own name before asking someone else's?
Didn't anyone tell you to give your own name before asking someone else's?
Oh, well.
I'm Colin Clifford. Maybe you've heard of me?
Clifford... Clifford?!
I'm sure I know that name!
What's this book?
A file of key people that you need to know to survive here at Technora!
What do you mean by key people?
Bosses and clients. In a company, you'll be just fine if you know who's who.
You'd do well to remember that.
Found it!
Jentro Clifford. Chairman of...INTO?!
Under that!
Eldest son, William. Second son...
Colin Clifford.
What?
So, are we all clear on that now?
Yeah, so what? Non-personnel aren't allowed into this office, so...
It doesn't look much like an office to me...
W-Who do you think you are, you amateur?
Anyway, unauthorized personnel keep us from doing our work, so get out!
That's that lady from Control...
You're just in time, Claire.
These people don't seem to be interested in hearing what I have to say.
I'm terribly sorry.
He and I will be accompanying you on today's debris retrieval.
That's all right, I assume?
Don't assume anything! Why should we let Control Section foist off this daddy's boy...
Of course it's okay! Okay like the O.K. Corral! We're with you 120%!
Good to have you on board.
Oh, so you're in law school, are you?
You're planning on becoming a lawyer, then?
It doesn't matter what kind of degree I get.
My father will get me into any job I want, so all I really need is the title of college graduate.
Um, those are my...
That's the way the world works, isn't it?
Yes, it certainly is...
How wise of you to notice!
Psst, Tanabe! Get the man some coffee.
That's all right.
You only have cheap stuff here, right?
Oops, you certainly have us there!
Do you have any cola? Something that isn't light or diet.
-Tanabe, get him a cola! -We don't have any cola.
Then go buy some!
Oh, let the girl stay here. It's no fun talking to old guys, you know?
Yes sir! I'll go buy some right away!
Fine, be quick about it.
Yes, sir!
-Transform into Ultra Lavie! -I wasn't interested in doing it or anything.
It's me. Right...
-Transform into Ultra Lavie! -I wasn't interested in doing it or anything.
They sometimes do location shooting near our place, that's all.
Please move the DS-12 to the VIP gate.
They sometimes do location shooting near our place, that's all.
Of course, ordinary people don't normally get to watch, but they made an exception in my case.
Hey, don't plan things out on your own. I haven't okayed anything.
Of course, ordinary people don't normally get to watch, but they made an exception in my case.
He's only here to observe debris collection. We won't interfere with your work.
Take TV stations, for instance. They get INTO to accommodate their needs, right?
He's only here to observe debris collection. We won't interfere with your work.
Take TV stations, for instance. They get INTO to accommodate their needs, right?
No way.
Take TV stations, for instance. They get INTO to accommodate their needs, right?
This is an order from the Departmental Director.
So then I wind up getting scouted by the director!
This is an order from the Departmental Director.
So then I wind up getting scouted by the director!
Why does it have to be us? Go make the PR Section do it!
He said he needed a guy that two girlfriends would fight over.
Why does it have to be us? Go make the PR Section do it!
He said he needed a guy that two girlfriends would fight over.
We're doing this to help you.
That really put me on he spot. I mean, just because he didn't have enough actors...
We're doing this to help you.
That really put me on he spot. I mean, just because he didn't have enough actors...
In other words, you're doing INTO a favor to get them to assign us some good debris. Right?
Huh? What do you mean, actors?
In other words, you're doing INTO a favor to get them to assign us some good debris. Right?
You know, people who aren't amateurs. People in those shows are all actors.
In other words, you're doing INTO a favor to get them to assign us some good debris. Right?
You know, people who aren't amateurs. People in those shows are all actors.
You'll never turn a profit if you collect nothing but debris with low environmental points.
It's fake, all fake.
You'll never turn a profit if you collect nothing but debris with low environmental points.
It's fake, all fake.
Hey...If we turn a profit, will you build us a smoking room?
Really?
Hey...If we turn a profit, will you build us a smoking room?
With TV, it's 90% fake or scripted. The auditions, the struggle for success...
Hey...If we turn a profit, will you build us a smoking room?
With TV, it's 90% fake or scripted. The auditions, the struggle for success...
That thing is a little cramped.
With TV, it's 90% fake or scripted. The auditions, the struggle for success...
The truth is that the story and outcome have already been decided, right?
We'll take it under advisement.
The truth is that the story and outcome have already been decided, right?
Sweet! We have a deal!
You honestly didn't know? I'm so amazed... Well, maybe that's how things really...
Sweet! We have a deal!
You honestly didn't know? I'm so amazed... Well, maybe that's how things really...
Hachi! You're a grown man, so get over it!
You honestly didn't know? I'm so amazed...
Well, maybe that's how things really... If that's settled, then...
You honestly didn't know? I'm so amazed...
Well, maybe that's how things really... Aw, come on...
You honestly didn't know? I'm so amazed...
Well, maybe that's how things really... Colin?
Oh, we're going already?
Let's pick up where we left off aboard the ship, shall we?
Young master! I, Arvind Lavie, have taken the liberty of providing you with a cola!
Hm? I don't need it anymore.
Take care, then!
I hope you make some fond memories!
See you!
Hey, Hachimaki, I thought you had five people on board.
It's six. Somebody from Control, and a social studies student who's here to observe.
Don't add people without telling us!
Besides, you've gotta get authorization to carry non-personnel passengers!
If they don't have permission, they can't go?
Of course not!
You heard the man! Gee, that's too bad.
I guess your field trip will have to wait.
Hey, it's okay, it's okay. He's cleared.
I heard about it from the bosses.
He's you-know-who's son.
Sorry about that, sir!
Five passengers confirmed. Please go right ahead, sir.
Huh? Five people? Me, Sempai, Fee, Yuri, the Control lady...
What about you, Colin?
This is how the world works.
The way the world works, my ass...
Tanabe!
Ai!
Sir?
We're counting on you, Ai!
We need you to smooth things over to make sure Hachi doesn't insult him!
Huh? Why me?
The Chairman of INTO could have an employee...
...of a civilian corporation fired so fast his head would spin!
Plus, you're about the same age as Colin.
Miss Tanabe!
Stop fooling around, rookie!
C-Coming! I'll be right there!
I'm counting on you, Ai! I couldn't possibly start a new career at my age!
And I have seven hungry children to feed back on Earth!
I understand, I'll try to rein in Sempai. Somehow...
-Make sure! -You copy?!
Yes sir, I copy!
Yes, sir. Yes, sir...
It's no trouble at all, sir. We'll deal with the matter secretly, of course.
Just leave everything to us, Chairman Clifford.
And in return, about those debris assignments...
Yes, sir. I look forward to future dealings with you.
Okay, then! Next up is a salute pose!
This is fun! Oops, that was close!
T-Try to be careful, okay?
So, will you let me do any debris collecting later?
Hey, this isn't a game.
If I hear some student like you talking big, you're going right out the airlock.
Sempai, can we talk?
What?
He's the son of the INTO Chairman!
The Chairman's such a big shot that he'd never deign to touch us lowly debris collectors.
Yes, he does! What if we get downsized?!
What about finding a new job? Or our kids?
What, you've got kids?
Anyway, let's tread softly, okay?
Are you done with your chat?
You'll be rewarded, so you do your part...
Hey! Don't bust other people's ships!
But doesn't that happen all the time?
Oh, so you're on this guy's side, huh, rookie?
On his side?
Wow, this ship is such a heap...It doesn't hold a candle to the one my father owns.
There really are some, Sempai! Some people really do own their own ship!
Hear that? Individuals can buy one of their own.
You still have that notebook?
What's wrong with that?
Nothing, really. I was just thinking that you never change.
Hey, does this ship have weapons?
Like anti-debris missiles or pulverization drills or something?
Of course it doesn't have a drill!
I wonder if Hachi is getting along with Colin...
Say, Lavie, what's that that you've been working on over there?
I'm doing research!
I thought maybe we could get a gift box of sweets just in case Hachimaki does something rude...
Make it something soft, then! The Chairman is getting on in years, remember?
That's our Chief!
How about Seven's local specialty, "Cosmic Cream Puffs," then?
I hear they're really popular. They supposedly sell out by noon.
Oh, no!
Let's get going!
Wait! My wallet!
I have mine!
Lavie, wait for me! Darn it, wait, I said!
Don't dawdle!
It's time for our noon break, so I'm going out to lunch.
Sempai...
What?
That Claire lady from Control... Is she an acquaintance of yours?
She knew about your notebook, so...
Don't stop working, rookie.
It's Tanabe.
We joined the company at the same time.
Of course, we only talked to each other for the first year or so.
She's a Control Section elite, and I'm a lowly Half Section debris hauler.
This is a professional ship, but it's nothing to write home about, is it?
You think so?
That's because we've got no budget. Heck, it's the same story everywhere.
Really? That's so depressing...
We're back!
Good work.
I was watching! You looked pretty cool out there!
Thank you.
Hey, would you like to work part time as my instructor later?
Some friends and I went spacewalking a while ago, but we wound up all over the place.
Huh? You weren't supervised by a professional?!
We had a pro with us, but he was an old man who did nothing but rag on us.
A girl would be better, don't you think?
Fee?
You finished, Yuri?
Yes. I put everything in the container, Fishbone and all.
I was planning on turning the whole thing over to Materials Section back at Seven.
Sure, that's fine.
Okay, all that's left now is to return to Seven, so I'm adjusting our course to 24 degrees.
35 degrees.
Please make our heading 35 degrees.
Hey, now, what the hell are you saying?
I want to show him the Yuukawa communications satellite.
Gosh, I sure would love to see the Yuukawa...
We're supposed to make a little side-trip on the way home from work?
It's only a little way out of your orbit. Fuel and air supplies shouldn't be a problem.
That's not the point!
Departmental Director's orders.
That again?!
Changing heading to 35 degrees...
Are you serious, Fee?!
This course is clear, I take it, Miss Control Section?
Of course.
I copy.
Thanks so much!
I thought you hated people who ride on their parents' coattails.
Yes. I still do.
Then why...
I want to move up the ranks.
Director Dolf doesn't care about your connections or academic background.
All that matters to him is if you deliver results.
What're you gonna do once you're at the top?
That's none of your concern, is it? You and I are over, as I recall.
I wasn't the one who ended it.
Planetes
See anything?
I'm pretty sure it was towards the top, up by that part that sticks out.
Please enlarge the area around the receiver.
Coming right up...
What the heck is that?
A camera. It's Galaxy's latest model.
I forgot it here when we were out on that spacewalk.
You forgot it? What did the instructor say about it?!
He was a lowlife just like you, so he went back to the ship ahead of us.
Honestly, that man was so irresponsible.
Amateurs like us were bound to leave something behind.
Um...Wasn't there a pre-spacewalk checklist?
Now that you mention it, I do remember him saying something...
So in other words, this is all your fault!
Sempai, please stay calm...
Shut up, rookie!
One wrong move, and even something the size of a bolt can take out an entire spaceship!
-Do you have any idea how serious a felony... -Gosh, you're stupid...
That's why I'm having you people get it for me on the sly, of course.
Claire! You expect us to pick up debris for this likes of this bozo?!
INTO is an important client for our company.
If you consider his father's influence, a little thing like this is all part of keeping the client happy.
Keeping the client happy?
You certainly spell things out clearly, Claire.
Well, it's people like her who know which side their bread is buttered on that you can trust.
Aren't you at all embarrassed about making your father clean up your messes for you?!
What a childish question!
Think about it. People who are smart, run fast, or are good at music...
...all inherited those abilities from their parents.
It's the same with money and power.
Don't try to rationalize it. Counting on your parents is...
Rationalize? I'm not rationalizing anything.
Even if your parents have power, you shouldn't use it.
Capitalizing on your parents is...
Let it go. Any more of this, and you'll make us think that you have an inferiority complex.
Say what, you bastard?!
Sempai!
That's enough! I'll go out!
Fee?
Yuri, get up here. Take control of Toy Box.
Huh? Um, I copy.
Well done, Captain. That was a wise decision.
I'm disappointed! I can't believe you're sucking up to the big shot, too.
Sempai...
I'm not talking to somebody who's been wagging her tail from the get-go.
Hachi, what's that out there?
That's debris, isn't it?
No matter who left it there or why it was left there,
...it doesn't change the fact that debris is dangerous.
Or that somebody has to go out and retrieve it.
I'm not about to leave that debris sitting out there.
Hachi, what would you do?
DS-12, now routing from...
Umbilical access, ECLS systems connection confirmed.
-Good work! -Welcome back!
I'm seriously exhausted...
In that case, please choose whichever drink strikes your fancy!
Also, while I realize that this is a shabby gift...
...please give them to your father.
What are they?
Seven's local delicacy, Cosmic Cream Puffs.
The cream is made in zero gravity, so the moderate amount of air...
They're way too bulky. Just ship them to our house.
Oh, that never occurred to us...
We'll send them to your home at once!
How did it go, Ai?
Did Hachi behave himself?
Well... Yes, pretty much...
You didn't have to go to the trouble!
This is an honor, Director!
We've returned after successfully completing all our missions.
Well done. Welcome back, Colin.
You've been a big help. I'll make sure to tell my father.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
Your chaperone and friends arrived recently and have been waiting for you at our office block.
Welcome back, sir.
Welcome back, Colin!
Hey, I could've gone to meet you guys.
No, no! We were on our way back from having a new sofa put in my family's cruiser, and...
So we stopped by!
Oh.
So, was my camera okay?
Sure. This thing is really tough.
I even did a radioactivity check, but the contents are completely fine.
Boy, am I glad to hear that! The files from that last concert are on there!
Hey, do you want to go into the graveyard orbit later and shoot off some fireworks?
I got some that'll work in space through some back channels.
Of all the stupid... I can't believe this guy.
Well, I don't know... Space makes me feel a little queasy.
Of all the stupid... I can't believe this guy.
Well, I don't know... Space makes me feel a little queasy.
Chief, how long do you think he's gonna be here?
Don't worry, I've got some great medicine for that!
Chief, how long do you think he's gonna be here?
Don't worry, I've got some great medicine for that!
Ai!
Don't worry, I've got some great medicine for that!
Humor him, humor him!
Besides, it'll make even more debris.
Humor him, humor him!
Besides, it'll make even more debris.
No problem! If that happens, I'll just have these guys clean it up again!
That's not very gracious of you.
These people can make a living because there's space debris.
We should send more work their way. You know, volunteer debris!
You son of a...
Sempai!
Hachi!
Don't!
He's an INTO bigwig!
Mr. Hoshino! You need to understand your place.
Don't you have any pride?!
You're so awesome, mister!
Sempai!
Stay out of this, rookie!
So, what are you going to do now?
I'm gonna turn you over to the INTO police!
Oh?
Covering up debris evidence is a felony. You'll get at least five years in prison, pal.
That's not likely. You really are dumb, aren't you?
My old man has a lot of pull with the INTO police, too.
Besides, according to the records, I was never aboard the ship, remember?
You could take me to court, but you don't have a leg to stand on.
Don't think that you can get away with anything you want just because your dad is some bigwig!
In that case, why not beat me and kick me all you want?
It would cost you your job, of course...
Oh, or would you rather quit, instead?
That way, your parents would never know that you collect garbage in space.
Yeah, that's telling him!
You should know your place!
You do the same pathetic job, day in and day out.
Is space so important to you that you'd stoop to doing even that?
Pathetic.
Shall I give you some leads for a new job?
At this rate, you people are really gonna turn into pieces of space trash.
That does it, you son of a...
Shut up!
What have you done?!
W-Why did you hit me?
I was just about to get this guy fired...
You don't have any idea what you're talking about!
Debris collectors are as cool as they come!
We make space safe! We protect people's lives!
It's a thankless job, but we do it anyway!
H-Hey, wait a minute...
Somebody who does nothing but talk about his father is the real space trash!
So I'm gonna take out the garbage!
T-Take out?
Stop it, Ai!
He's the son of the INTO chairman!
Okay, daddy's boy. Get this through your skull.
We don't pick up debris to make your life easier!
What're you gonna do, Colin?
Yeah, show us what you're made of!
M-Mr. Dolf, what will Technora do about this?
This is a case of violence against a non-employee.
We're terribly sorry about this. We'll give him a disciplinary...
Oh, did something happen here?
What are you talking about?
Um...
Yes, that's right. Nothing happened here.
Director, according to the records, no one was here but us employees.
Therefore, no violence against non-employees could have taken place.
Am I right?
Oh, that's how you'll explain it?
Don't try to mess with me!
H-Hey, somebody stop me!
What're you doing?
C'mon, Colin! Hang in there!
I'm so disappointed...
Y-You can try to hush this up, but it's not going to work, you hear me?!
Then bring it on, you little punk!
Do that, and the whole Debris Section will testify against you.
That's playing dirty, damn it!
What the hell? You jerks!
You jerks!
Next stop, Technora office block.
I'm terribly sorry. Please give the Chairman my sincerest apologies.
No, you've done us a great service. Thank you.
Huh? Where'd everyone go?
They all left, claiming urgent business.
What? How could they...
Well, we'll excuse ourselves now.
You'd better remember this! I can drive Technora out of space with just a word!
That's quite enough, sir.
Any further statements will have only your own self-confidence to back it up.
Just write this off as a valuable learning experience.
Or would you prefer that I report everything to your father?
I can offer no excuses, sir. If I had only stepped in more quickly...
Don't apologize. Make up for it by working even harder.
Yes, sir.
Um, what is to be done with Hachirota Hoshino?
Unlike his son, Chairman Clifford is a calculating man.
Sir?
Rather than force us to fire an employee, it's to his advantage to consider ourselves even.
That's probably what he's thinking.
Oh, I see.
How long are you gonna keep moping?
Look at me, I've already given up on that smoking room.
Besides, nothing is going to change our status as Half Section at this point.
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking...
Why couldn't you hold it in?!
Letters of resignation! The work team should resign!
Do that, and we might be able to get them to forgive us!
At times like this, aren't the bosses supposed to step in and take responsibility?
Oh, really? Captain.
Manager.
Chief.
Why does it have to be me?!
You're the man who's ultimately in charge, so take one for the team!
Um, what about a pay cut or something?
Good idea! We'll all give up our bonuses!
I can't do that! I won't be able to make my child support payments!
Aw, I don't care anymore. Wanna go grab some food?
Yeah, good idea. Work's over, after all.
Fee, wait a minute!
We'll let you and the Chief take it from here.
Okay, I've got it! What say we go eat in the common block for once?
Hey, wait a minute! No! Anything but a pay cut!
Okay, I've got it! What say we go eat in the common block for once?
Hey, wait a minute! No! Anything but a pay cut!
You coming, too, Yuri?
Of course. Lets splurge a little today.
Lavie...
Does it really have to be a pay cut?
Hey, Tanabe! You come, too!
The food in the common block is a little expensive, but it's great.
You've never eaten there. Right, Tanabe?
"Tanabe"?
Coming!
You're paying, right, Sempai?
As if. This is coming out of your severance pay!
What's that supposed to mean?!
Gutto mizu wo nomihoshi, We gulp down some water...
...yuuyakegumo miageru no sa. ...and look up at the evening clouds.
Kyou mo ichinichi ga owatte, Let's wind our way home...
...gairoju no shita wo kaerou. ...under the roadside trees as another day ends.
Yaru koto darake de tenpatte, Even if life's so hectic that our tempers flare,
...muri wo shite, tsumazuite mo, ...we push ourselves too hard, and we stumble,
...nani ka kanarazu tsukanderu sa. ...I know there'll be something to grab hold of.
Kiraku ni ikou ze. Let's move on without a care in our hearts.
Subarashii jinsei dakara, It's a wonderful life,
...jibun wo aisuru yuuki wo motou. ...so let's have the courage to love ourselves.
Atarashii doa tataite... Let's take it one step at a time,
...hitotsu hitotsu aruite yukou. ...knocking on new doors on the way.
Subarashii jinsei na no sa. It's a wonderful life.
Kimi mo boku mo subete no hito mo... You and I and everyone else...
...yorokobi to kanashimi no imi... ...keep on searching for the meaning...
...sagashitsuzukete, so just on my way. ...of joy and sadness, so just on my way.
Next Time: Fly Me to the Moon
This is a spaceship! I even gave it a name!
Next Time: Fly Me to the Moon
I told you before, kid, this isn't a spaceship, it's a rescue ball.
Next Time: Fly Me to the Moon
Cut! Cut!
Next Time: Fly Me to the Moon
But we decided to die in space!
Next Time: Fly Me to the Moon
Well, not everybody in the universe is a sweetheart, you know?
Next Time: Fly Me to the Moon
I knew you were rude and had no manners, but I never thought you were capable of this!
Next Time: Fly Me to the Moon
You bastard!
Next Time: Fly Me to the Moon
Even if you do that, there's nowhere that you can run!
Next Time: Fly Me to the Moon
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