Before Makoto Yukimura took us on a Viking adventure with his beloved series, Vinland Saga, he wrote Planetes, a sci-fi manga that’s just as incredible. And now, Planetes is making a grand return with a brand-new Deluxe Edition that’s perfect for collectors and newcomers alike.
Makoto Yukimura first debuted Planetes back in 1999, and even though it’s been over 25 years, this series still holds up as one of the best hard science fiction manga ever written. It tells a deeply human story set in the near future, where space travel is common, and astronauts work as debris collectors to clean up Earth’s orbit. Like Vinland Saga, Planetes is full of emotional storytelling, fantastic art, and well-researched worldbuilding.
Now, Dark Horse Comics is giving Planetes the treatment it deserves. The Deluxe Hardcover Edition is set to release on July 29, 2025, bringing fans a fresh, high-quality version of this beloved classic.
Deluxe Edition Details
- High-Quality Paper – The original series is being printed on superior paper, making the artwork pop like never before.
- Full-Color Art Pages – It includes 44 special glossy pages filled with stunning artwork.
- Hardcover with a Unique Design – Instead of reusing old cover art, the new edition features a minimalist astronaut’s view of Earth, with embossed patterns that add a special tactile feel.
- Same Epic Story, Better Than Ever – The Planetes Deluxe Edition preserves everything great about the manga but enhances it for a modern audience.
Are you a fan of Vinland Saga? Will be checking out Makoto Yukimura’s Planetes Deluxe Edition?
