 If you liked
Planetes
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 ...then you might like
Yomigaeru Sora: Rescue Wings
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Even though Planetes is a futuristic anime of a space debris collectors and the setting is set to space, these two anime's have a certain same atmosphere. They are both real life drama centric and the characters, plot and surroundings are feeling really realistic. They both also deal with a new "rookie" trying to fit in a field that is very important but not necessary always respected.
Both shows are slice of life with an all adult cast who are working as professionals in a frontier environment. For Planetes that's low earth orbit debris collection, for Rescue Wings it's helicopter rescue. Both stories are un-agitated, slow paced, somewhat episodic and highly realistic. Problems are solved with professional diligence, not heroic acts. Both shows also have romantic subplots for the MC, in an equally realistic and pragmatic style. Planetes has better developed characters and production values.