Planetarian: Snow Globe (2021) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2021 · 36 mins · Japanese

Directed by

Jin Tamamura

Starring

Manaka Iwami, Fairouz Ai, Hiromi Igarashi, Rina Sato, Keiko Suzuki, Shinya Takahashi

This animated short tells a prequel story, expanding on the world of the original Planetarian PC game. Based on a short story initially released as part of a light novel bundled with a limited edition of the game, it explores events leading up to the main story and introduces new characters. The narrative is presented as a standalone piece, offering a glimpse into the setting’s history and lore.