Moonlight Mile
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After discovering an element on the moon that, when used to create a nuclear reaction, would power the Earth for the next 1,000 years, the leaders of sixteen countries declared that their space programs would be combined into the International Space Agency (ISA) – and fifteen nuclear reactors would be built on the moon by the year 2023. Lostman and Goro are two young climbers who have conquered the highest point on Earth – Mt. Everest – and now look to the skies for their next challenge: to become astronauts and explore the stars. While Goro becomes a construction specialist, Lostman joins the air force; both will work their hardest to make their way into space, by whatever means necessary.
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Planetes
In the year 2075, humanity has spread to the stars, along with their technology, colonies, and... waste? At such great speeds in orbit, even a tiny bolt can cause a tragic disaster. Enter the team of the half division. Their job? To gather the garbage and debris that circles the Earth, in order to keep space safe. From broken-down satellites to bolts and nails, there's nothing that the underpaid and underappreciated staff can't salvage. Join Hachimaki, Tanabe, Fee, and the rest of the gang as they risk their lives to keep space clean, and keep their wallets... empty.
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add recWhen Moonlight Mile came out, most people assumed it would be nothing more than a Planetes ripoff. While both are realistic tales of space travel, they are fairly different in content, style, and tone. Regardless, if you are interested in space travel and enjoy realism, these two anime are of the few that exist.
Both series are Science Fiction in the classic sense. No mecha children and magic transformations, but real people in a realistic concept of the future.
Wings Of Honneamise
Alt titles: Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise
- Movie
- 1987
Shiro Lhadatt wanted to fly jets for the Kingdom of Honneamise's Air Force when he was young, but unfortunately he didn't get the grades he needed; instead, he enlisted in the Space Force, a tiny embryonic unit that most people haven't even heard of. Embittered and disillusioned about his lot in life, Shiro takes no interest in his training - that is, until he meets and gets to know a young woman preaching God's word on the city streets. After one inspiring conversation with her, Shiro promptly sees the light; he finds his passion for flight reinvigorated and immediately volunteers to be the pilot for his unit's first space warship! Reaching that new frontier is all well and good but Shiro still faces some major obstacles: even if launching the first space warship becomes reality, not everyone will be happy to see the Space Force succeed. Suddenly, Shiro has to grapple with the complex, far-ranging consequences of his very personal decision.
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add recDon't get me wrong - I didn't like Wings of Honneamise. However, it and Moonlight Mile are incredibly similar as far as content: each involves characters, and even governments, who are trying to get into space and explore the unknown. Wings of Honneamise takes place on a smaller scale, while the characters of Moonlight Mile go into the reaches of space on a regular basis; nevertheless, I think if you liked one you'd appreciate the other.
Twin Spica
Alt titles: Futatsu no Spica
When Asumi was just a baby, a space shuttle accident changed her life, and the lives of the townspeople of Yuigahama, forever. As a young woman, the spirited Asumi has only one desire: to someday travel to the stars in a rocket, with her father and ghostly friend Lion-san along for the ride. With heartache, happiness, and plenty of determination, Asumi and dozens of talented teenagers now face the greatest challenge of their lives: the test to enter a prestigious space academy, so that they may one day reach out and touch the stars...
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add recThe comparison should be obvious; both Twin Spica and Moonlight Mile follow people who want nothing more than to go into space. Twin Spica is more of a childish tale, while Moonlight Mile is (unfortunately) overtly adult at times - regardless, both are realistic stories of space travel and preparation, and fans of one would surely enjoy the other.
Space Fantasia 2001 Nights
- OVA (1 ep x 57 min)
- 1987
In the year 2058, mankind is about to take its first leap into the distant reaches of space. Using the resources at the tail end of a comet, massive spaceships will be sent to the corners of the universe in an attempt to colonize other worlds, but due to the length of time it will take to arrive at even the closest solar system, the comets must be destroyed in-flight, resulting in super-fast speeds that will kill any life onboard; only frozen sperm and eggs, and machines will survive the journey. Carrying the unborn children of the Robinsons, the first of these ships must now set forth to Ozma; and with its precious cargo is coupled the hopes and fears of all humanity.
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add recMoonlight Mile and Space Fantasia 2001 Nights are realistic looks at mankind's attempts to travel into space. SF is a bit more fantastical in nature, but each has a tone and feel that will remind you of the other.
SF is an epic journey into the stars, while MM is the beginning of a basic one; if you liked one, you'd like the other.
Himitsu: The Revelation
- TV (25 eps)
- 2008
- Spring 2008
In the present, murders are solved not by investigations, but by memories. Using the removed brain of a victim, the members of Forensic Investigation Office Section Nine examine the person's last thoughts to determine a suspect and motive in the case. Many oppose the violation of their loved ones' private and personal memories; but what they don't understand is that behind the scenes, even the investigators themselves are often conflicted with their deeds. Aoki Ikko is one such man who struggles to overcome his own mental doubts about his profession, while trying his best to take down those responsible for the crimes.
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add recThough Moonlight Mile and Himitsu would seem to have little in common at first glance, well... maybe they don't. Regardless, call this one a gut feeling: the drama, sci fi and intelligent moments make both of these a good fit for each other. They easily would appeal to the same audiences.
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