Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet
Synopsis
It is thirty years after the failure of the Space Colonization Program. Humanity is nearly extinct. A perpetual and deadly Rain falls on the Earth. Men known as "Junkers" plunder goods and artifacts from the ruins of civilization. One such Junker sneaks alone into the most dangerous of all ruins—a "Sarcophagus City." In the center of this dead city, he discovers a pre-War planetarium. And as he enters he is greeted by Hoshino Yumemi, a companion robot. Without a single shred of doubt, she assumes he is the first customer she's had in 30 years. She attempts to show him the stars at once, but the planetarium projector is broken. Unable to make heads or tails of her conversation, he ends up agreeing to try and repair the projector... (Source: Steam)
Audience Consensus
Planetarian is a short, emotionally resonant anime that has charmed many viewers with its simple story and endearing characters. The anime stands out for its ability to evoke strong feelings in a brief period. Some find the narrative too simplistic or the emotional delivery too forced.
Strengths
- Emotional impact and tear-jerking story
- Character chemistry between the Junker and Yumemi
- Beautiful art direction, especially the starry sky
- Well-paced character development within a short series
Weaknesses
- Simplistic plot and underdeveloped characters
- Heavy-handed emotional delivery
- Annoying characteristics of Yumemi
- Mediocre Sound Design