6.025 minSeason 1 • Episode 26
LatestWith Tanabe fully recovered, she and Hachimaki visit the ISPV 7 Space Station.
In the year 2075, mankind has reached a point where journeying between Earth, the moon and the space stations is part of daily life. However, the progression of technology in space has also resulted in the problem of the space debris, which can cause excessive and even catastrophic damage to spacecrafts and equipment.
Writing
Turns trash collection into genuine philosophical weight.
Sound
Silence of vacuum hits different—no fake space noise.
Production
NASA-level detail on orbital mechanics and suit protocols.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Created by Makoto Yukimura pre-Vinland Saga, this was his meditation on Japanese economic stagnation—space as dead-end job.
The orbital physics were so accurate that JAXA reportedly used clips for training; the debris threat is real and escalating today.
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