Satoshi Mizukami, the visionary behind the cult-hit manga Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer, brings his signature blend of eccentric humor and existential weight to Planet With. The 12-episode series, produced by J.C.Staff, follows Souya Kuroi, an amnesiac boy caught in a cosmic conflict between mysterious alien factions and a group of local high schoolers piloting giant mecha. What begins as a slapstick-heavy school story quickly pivots into a dense, philosophical exploration of trauma and morality.
Unlike many modern mecha entries that rely on grim realism, Planet With leans into the heart of the Super Robot genre. It manages to balance high-stakes planetary threats with a deeply personal narrative about what it means to grow up and process anger. Because it was written as a complete, self-contained story from the start, the pacing is tight and avoids the narrative bloat often found in longer adaptations.
With the entire series now available on Crunchyroll with both English dub and subtitles, it serves as a perfect weekend binge for those looking for a concise, thoughtful take on the sci-fi genre. It remains one of the most underrated original mecha projects of the last decade, particularly for fans who appreciate Mizukami’s ability to turn bizarre premises into profound character studies.
