# planetarian - Dream of Little Star -

> Post-apocalyptic kinetic novel about a scavenger and a robot in a planetarium. (iPhone/iPad app by VisualArts Co.,Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetarian-dream-of-little-star/id474121500 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VisualArts Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/474121503)
- Category: Books
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 170 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetarian-dream-of-little-star/id474121500/reviews.md

## What is planetarian?

"Don't split heaven in two ..."

It is thirty years since a world war put an end to space development.
Most of the human race is dead and incessant rain falls on the surface of the Earth.
The Junk Hunter earns his living from scavenging precious supplies from abandoned cities.
The Junk Hunter infiltrates a Sealed City, reputed to be the most dangerous places on Earth. In the center of the city, he discovers a pre-war Planetarium. 
Here he is greeted by the companion robot, Yumemi Hoshino.
She sincerely believes that he is her first customer in thirty years.
She invites him on a "voyage to the stars," but the Planetarium projector malfunctions.
After a succession of disjointed conversations, the Junk Hunter grudgingly agrees to fix it.

The kinetic novel - a thrilling new form of entertainment. It is neither novel, nor animation, nor game…
With the highest quality scenario, graphics, music and direction, it achieves a whole new dimension of realism and pathos for the lead characters.

The PC and mobile telephone version of "planetarian - Dream of Little Star" achieved sales of over 50,000. Now it is back to be enjoyed on your iPhone and iPad. 

Writer: Yuichi Suzumoto
Original Images / Mechanic Design: Eiji Komatsu
Music: Magome Togoshi

This is an application version of the Windows software "planetarian - Dream of Little Star - Memorial Edition for all ages" released on April 30, 2010.

## Key features

- Post-apocalyptic setting
- Companion robot interaction
- Planetarium exploration
- Kinetic novel format
- High-quality scenario and graphics
- Emotional narrative

## Chart rankings

- #83 in Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planetarian-dream-of-little-star/id474121500/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Masterpiece

*2026-07-30*

On new devices there may be an issue with screen rotation - you need to rotate the screen immediately after launching the app, otherwise it won’t work.

### 5/5 — いい話

*2025-10-16*

涙で前が見えません

### 5/5 — 古き良き思い出

*2025-09-11*

英語の存在は高く評価されます。

### 5/5 — Great story

*2025-07-14, version 1.0.3*

A fascinating little linear visual novel that tugs at your heart. A must-read. The $4 was so worth it. Can’t wait til they release it for android so I can share it with everyone.

### 2/5 — 古いiPhoneで買ったものは新しい機種に引き継げない

*2024-09-29*

これはAIRも同じだった、残念だねー
７➡︎12、不可能
iPadも不可
買い直しを要求される

### 5/5 — …プラネタリウムはいかがでしょう。

*2023-07-06*

Kanon、AIR、CLANNADなどと比べると、圧倒的にボリューム不足だし、展開が読めてしまうが、泣かされる。これが初めてのkey作品なら、一生の思い出に残る作品になると思う。

### 5/5 — Whooooosh!

*2023-05-22, version 1.0.3*

I didn’t know what I was getting into to I stuck with the short chapters and gradually fell in love with the protagonists. Especially Yumemi, her unrelenting optimism and unconditional love for serving people of a struggling human race in a post apocalyptic world. 5 out of 5! I keep going back to the middle of the storytelling, as it’s such a beautiful moment.

### 5/5 — 買って良かった

*2023-03-12*

私はヘブバン→イツアリ→プラネタリアンアニメ劇場版OVA2種を見てアプリを買いました
そうか、こんなにも素晴らしい作品を知らなかったのかと悔しさが湧くほどこのゲームが最高でした。古めかしいと思うかもですが現在作品にも通用できるほどストーリーがよく出来ている
この世界も現実になりうる緊迫感も堪らないな
星の人が本当に好きだからもう一つ買おうかな
ビジュアルアーツは本当良い作品を作ってくれる
本当感謝ですわ、因みにプラネタリアンの作者はうたわれの偽りの仮面2人のハクオロを作られた方で泣かせ所やくすっと笑うわせるとこも似たようなものがあります
向こうはリーフ、アクアプラスの作品ですが無料で読めます、もしお時間ありましたらぜひ見てってください。ゆめみ、本当にありがとうな
今度プラネタリウムコラボあったら俺会いに行くからな！

### 5/5 — 遊ぶのではなく

*2022-07-14*

読むんです。ビジュアルブックです。読み返すのは何回目だろう草 物語のテンポ自体は緩やかだけど、後半が泣けてきます。
自分的に
「プラネタリウムは如何ですか」
「プラネタリアンは如何ですか」
近場の科学館も良いけど、手の中のプラネタリウムも良いです。

### 5/5 — 面白かった

*2018-11-01*

CLANNADも出してー

## Frequently asked questions about planetarian

### What is planetarian - Dream of Little Star?

This application is a kinetic novel, a form of interactive storytelling that combines a high-quality scenario, graphics, and music to create a deeply immersive and emotional experience. It tells the story of a scavenger in a post-war world who encounters a companion robot in a deserted planetarium.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features a compelling post-apocalyptic narrative, interactions with a unique companion robot, exploration of a derelict planetarium, and a focus on emotional storytelling. It is presented as a kinetic novel with high-quality visuals and music.

### How much does planetarian - Dream of Little Star cost?

This application is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### What devices is planetarian - Dream of Little Star compatible with?

The application is available for iPhone and iPad, as indicated by its release on these platforms. It is an application version of the Windows software.

### What is the story about?

The story is set thirty years after a world war has devastated Earth, leaving it in a state of incessant rain. A scavenger, known as a Junk Hunter, ventures into a sealed city and discovers a pre-war planetarium. There, he meets a companion robot named Yumemi Hoshino, who believes he is her first customer in decades and invites him on a 'voyage to the stars'.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2015-01-15

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

supports iPhone 6 plus.

### 1.0.2 — 2013-01-07

English version

### 1.0.1 — 2012-03-27

新しい iPad （ iPad 第３世代 ）に対応しました。

### 1.0.0 — 2011-11-08

No release notes.

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