Astra Lost in Space

Lerche
Survival / Adventure / Sci-Fi12 EP/3 Jul 2019

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9.3
4 Fans
6 Want to Watch
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Synopsis

When a routine school camping trip goes sideways, nine teenagers find themselves teleported 5,000 light-years from home. That's the setup for Astra Lost in Space, and what follows is a tightly plotted 12-episode mystery wrapped in a survival adventure that genuinely respects your intelligence. Kanata Hoshijima, an athletic kid with leadership ambitions, ends up guiding the group through a series of alien planets as they try to hop their way back to civilization in a salvaged ship. Each planet brings new dangers, dwindling supplies, and the growing realization that someone in the group might be responsible for stranding them in the first place. The cast — including the bubbly Aries Spring, the calculating Zack Walker, and the quietly intense Ulgar Zweig — all start as apparent archetypes, but the show peels back layers on every single one of them in ways that actually pay off. Studio Lerche gives each alien world a distinct look, and the pacing never drags because there's always a new environment or revelation around the corner. The mystery element is where this really shines though. There are twists here that recontextualize everything, and the show plays fair with its clues. If you liked the sense of dangerous wonder in Made in Abyss or the teamwork-under-pressure vibe of Space Brothers, this hits a similar nerve. It's also a complete story — no cliffhanger, no "read the manga" ending. The whole thing wraps up cleanly, which feels rare these days.

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Characters

Kanata Hoshijima

Aspiring captain Kanata Hoshijima leads his classmates through space after their spaceship malfunctions.

Portrayed by Grelle Jessie James

Aries Spring

Aries Spring is a cheerful, friendly girl who sometimes comes off as ditzy.

Portrayed by Shipman Megan

Quitterie Raffaeli

Quitterie Raffaeli: Aloof, aspiring doctor.

Portrayed by Chambers Dani

Luca Esposito

Mischievous and artistic, Luca dreams of becoming a painter.

Portrayed by Strange Ciarán

Ulgar Zweig

Ulgar Zweig: A brooding, solitary young man who dislikes company.

Portrayed by Piper Christopher Dontrell

Charce Lacroix

Handsome, alien-loving biologist and talented chef, Charce Lacroix excels at deciphering planetary ecosystems.

Portrayed by Liebrecht Jason

MANGA BRIDGE

This season covers Chapters 1-49 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 50.

Manga cover

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An episode of revelations and mystery resolution. Some of the answers were unexpected, however, the villain in this story isn't entirely convincing. Nevertheless, the end of the episode is impactful and emotional.
Excuse me, they bombed... Where? Up until now, the world-building had been solid, but in this futuristic parallel universe, the unfolding of events doesn't make much sense. The final revelation wasn't entirely well-executed either.
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Such a satisfying ending to one of my favourite sci-fi anime ever. Definitely deserves more hype
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