Title

Astra Lost in Space

Also known as: Kanata no Astra, 彼方のアストラ, ASTRA. Zagubieni w kosmosie

by Kenta Shinohara

Score from AniList: 78/100finished5 volumes53 chapters

ActionAdventureDramaMysterySci-Fi

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Itʼs the first day of Planet Camp, and Aries Spring couldnʼt be more excited! She, along with eight other strangers, leave for Planet McPa for a weeklong excursion. Soon after they arrive, however, a mysterious orb appears and transports them into the depths of space, where they find an empty floating spaceship… (Source: VIZ Media) Notes: - Includes 4 sets of bonus pages, where each set is considered a chapter; Volumes 2 - 5 each contain a set. - Won the Manga Taisho Award 2019. - Nominated to the 23rd Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.

Chapters available: 53
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A survival-and-mystery space story in which a group of strangers is hurled to a derelict spaceship, with an ensemble that grows on the reader.

Pros

Strong ensemble of strangers
A compelling mystery aboard the empty ship
Finished 53-chapter run

Cons

Early characterisation is broad
Some answers arrive slowly

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Astra Lost in Space begins with a cheerful trip that goes badly. Aries is excited for a weeklong planet camp, and the eight strangers who join her expect an ordinary excursion. Instead a mysterious orb whisks them into deep space, where they find an empty floating ship. The premise blends teen adventure with survival mystery, and it makes the unknown feel immediate.The mystery of the abandoned ship is the series' hook. Each discovery raises new questions, and the group's uneasy cooperation gives the story a steady tension. Gradually the ensemble becomes the reason to keep reading, and the found-family arc feels earned.The weakness is that early characterisation is broad, and some answers arrive more slowly than the premise invites. Readers who enjoy space survival with a strong ensemble will find much to like. Those wanting fast answers may find it measured, though the completed run gives the mystery a satisfying shape.