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Feb 14, 2021 5:58 AM

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I admire Hachimaki's effort to his ambition, but I agree that he doesn't deserve Tanabe. Unless he calls her on the next episode as he promised.
もろともに
哀れと思へ
山桜

花より外に
知る人もなし.

On a mountain slope,
Solitary, uncompanioned,
Stands a cherry tree.

Except for you, lonely friend,
To others I am unknown.





Apr 26, 2021 3:42 PM

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i feel sorry for Tanabe and the rest of the debris crew

and i wonder if hachi ends up happy if he passes the tests
i wish i was a cloud
May 20, 2021 10:58 AM
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Fayrin said:
So the Debris Section is saved because of their two big feats, that's nice. But Hachimaki became a total jerk. The theme of throwing everything away for your dream/space has been present for a while now, but damn.

He totally took out his frustration on Cheng-Shin, talking to his friend like that, as far as I know he isn't like that spoiled rich brat from the start, he earned his position, and he is on his right to take things easy, and keep his stability if he has the chance. As he said, they are adults, am I supposed to be impressed with Hachimaki's recklessness, and lack of responsibility and empathy? Cheng-Shin wasn't "shoving friendship" on his throat or something, he was only calling his attention to the fact that he threw everything away to the point of not even saying a proper goodbye to those who care about him. And he even passed the test, because he ignored someone who could've died in the process. But well, Dolf and Locksmith might be able to go far, but I don't see Hachimaki going away for seven years, only if there is a time skip or something, but let's see.


Completely agree. I think berating Cheng-Shin especially over Tanabe was just a c*nt move. Hachi was the guy who acted like a weasel going behind his friend's back and is angry with Cheng-Shin for forgiving him?

The motivations for his rant continue to escape me.
Dec 18, 2021 3:39 PM

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They got me in the firs half ngl. I mean the empty office. The fight has paid off ^^ Hachi on the other hand is gone for real and he means business. He took making sacrifices to the extreme. I understand him somewhat. If he wants to make into the Von Braun team then there's not much of a choice aside from being egotistical from his point of view. I also understand that he needed to cut of all safety nets in order to perform best. But all this leaves a bad taste. I mean he will eventually come to the realization that taking all these drastic measures was a foolish course of action.

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Jun 7, 2022 5:39 AM

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so much hate for hachi in one thread lol.
i'm actually with hachi, he didn't wanted to be in the debris section, he just happened to be there. there's more important things to him.
that being said, his behaviour sure took extreme turn, though it's seems his anger at the end were builded all the episode along.

that water test reminded me space brothers, in other realistic way. lol
Aug 29, 2023 11:36 PM

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Test wise, I agree with the Mission Director - one person's life is not worth the trade off if the entire crew of the Von Braun all die because she couldn't do her job right. Harsh, but that's the correct decision under the circumstances, in Jupiter there would be no do overs.

Hachimaki has always wanted his own ship, that was his dream. Plus, his father basically blew off his mother to go to Jupiter on the Von Braun as its chief engineer. So this kind of love of space, it runs in the family.

Saw an interview with an astronaut where he said the tiny amount of time he got to space walk was the best experience of his life and he would trade all of his remaining life to be able to go out into space again. Some folks, are hooked on it like a drug - Hachi and his dad among them. I can't even blame them, I believe if I had the chance to go to space or had experienced space, I would be in exactly the same boat.

The argument with Cheng was one of those everyone sucks here.

  • Hachi is right, Cheng has "rich pilot privilege" and doesn't know what it is like for everyone else who has to struggle. He got to skip initial selection even, so dropping out for him is okay, since he has "the company's paid slots" as a back up plan if he ever wanted to go. That seems like cheating or "legacy" admissions in a way where the rich can "buy" their way in. Unfair.
  • Cheng on the other hand, has never done wrong by Hachi, as a friend. Hachi blowing up at him for the percieved Tanabe stealing, or manipulation or whatever is just bullshit. They did send a care package. People did are about him. But he's so focused on his goal he's decided to be a dick to everyone else. I can't say I like that side of him.

Amazing episode, all things considered.

Mar 26, 2024 6:46 PM

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Hachi flying off the handle as usual. Would be more effective if he wasn't having cliche friendship and romance epiphanies in most of the previous episodes that never amounted to anything or held any relevance to the plot. Maybe Planetes is a sitcom drama in disguise.
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Aug 12, 2024 5:16 AM

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hachis being a total dick , i thought tanabe was the mc ,as the show started with her , but i guess its hachi, f i enjoyed tanabe more, shes not getting enough screentime. I loved them as a couple , things are taking a diff turn....
Sep 18, 2024 12:03 PM

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Hachi is just stupid child and nothing else. Its not following his dream its being stupid as fuck. People who wants something is should have a plan not what he is doing he is angry at Cheng-shin who actually gonna have a change in later in his life become he is not stupid. Cheng-shin didnt think its right time for him and Hachi just being stupid bitch he is get angry at him. Talking about privilege that Cheng-shin while his own dad is very important person on the space and Im sure it did effect his job too.Its just funny

The problem is bot that Hachi wants to make his dream come trough. Its the fact he has a logic of a child while doing it. Get angry at everyone, doesn’t think of after effects of everything, have a backup plan nothing.

I know in the end Ai gonna forgive him because she is just gonna say 'I love him and that the most important think'. Blah blah blah.
Jun 10, 6:26 PM

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Hachi is starting to piss me off...
He was always annoying but in this ep he went full blown asshole.
Sep 20, 9:00 PM

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I understand Hachi's frustrations but his words should be directed to evil people like the new section 2 chief not Cheng-Shin
well that's life I guess. - shikatanai
Sep 29, 1:45 PM
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Brilliant episode!

I already loved Hachi, but he really became a favorite character of mine, here. His grit and determination are remarkable. I loved the pool scene; it was so tense!

My only regret is that he told Cheng shin that he didn't care about the gifts they all gave him when he was in the hospital. That was a serious dick move.
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