Pluto
ONAAiringViolenceProfanity

Pluto

プルートウ

Studio M2

Genres

  • Action
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
  • Suspense

Tags

all 24
  • TraitsRobots99
  • TraitsArtificial Intelligence97
  • TraitsDetective95
  • DemographicSeinen92
  • OrganisationsPolice89
  • Main CastEnsemble Cast86
  • OtherCrime84
  • OtherPhilosophy81
  • OtherWar81
  • OtherPolitics80
  • SceneForeign78
  • Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast76
  • SceneUrban76
  • Main CastPrimarily Male Cast73
  • Main CastMale Protagonist71
  • OtherNoir65
  • OrganisationsMilitary65
  • OtherTravel64
  • ActionGuns64
  • Sci-FiCyberpunk61
  • TimeAnachronism57
  • SceneDesert55
  • TraitsNudity42
  • OtherProxy Battle40

Genres: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense. Tags: Robots, Artificial Intelligence, Detective, Seinen, Police, Ensemble Cast, Crime, Philosophy, War, Politics, Foreign, Primarily Adult Cast.

#202

Ranked

#1104

Popularity

3.5K

Favorites

91.1K

Members

#1

This Season

Popular ONA

#3

This Season

Rated ONA

#15

All Time

Rated ONA

#26

All Time

Popular ONA

ONA8 epsAiring8.44
Studio M2
Aired
Oct 26, 2023 –
Duration
1 min
Time to Complete
~8m
Rating
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Studio
Studio M2

Alternative Titles

jaプルートウ

ruПЛУТОН

Synopsis

Gesicht, an android police detective of Europol, is tasked with finding the murderer of Montblanc, a retired war hero robot. Although it appears that only a robot could have committed this crime, the murder of a renowned robot rights activist casts doubts on the criminal's identity. Indeed, outside of an isolated and unexplained incident that occurred eight years ago, robots are programmed to be unable to kill human beings. However, the lack of human evidence on the crime scene and the similarity of modus operandi lead Gesicht to suspect that the two murderers might be the same being—be they man or robot. Shortly after Montblanc's passing, another retired elite war robot is mysteriously eliminated. Gesicht notices a pattern in the choice of murder victim: both dead robots belonged to a group of the seven most powerful war machines ever designed. Determined to stop the murderer from eliminating the five remaining veterans, Gesicht seeks help from Atom, a cutting-edge android who resembles a human boy. The duo must now hunt down the rogue killer before the series of murders is carried on, lest the very fabric of society suffer irremediable damage. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Synopsis

Gesicht, an android police detective of Europol, is tasked with finding the murderer of Montblanc, a retired war hero robot. Although it appears that only a robot could have committed this crime, the murder of a renowned robot rights activist casts doubts on the criminal's identity. Indeed, outside of an isolated and unexplained incident that occurred eight years ago, robots are programmed to be u

Read more

Where to Watch

Franchise Timeline

Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content

  1. Tetsuwan Atom: Atom Tanjou no Himitsu
    Main Story #1 (MOVIE)2003
  2. Astro Boy
    Season 31963
  3. Astro Boy (1980)
    Season 41980
  4. Astro Boy (2003)
    Season 52003

Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories

  1. Yawaraka Atom
    Optional ONA2007
  2. Pluto
    Optional ONA2023
  3. Yawaraka Sensha
    Optional ONA2005
  4. Yawaraka Sensha Special
    Optional SPECIAL

Platform Scores

MAL

8.44

Canonical
Rank #202Votes 113.3K

AniList

84 / 100

Trend 5Popularity 91.1K

Kitsu

83 / 100

Rank #139Users 5.8K

AniList Trend

2,140

-1,034

Episode Guide

Aired so far: 0 / 8

Main Story

0 / 8

0%

Latest Aired

Remaining

8 eps

0 / 8

ONAs: 8

Theme Songs

Endings

1

Clues to the Truth

Yugo Kanno

2

Zeal for Life

Yugo Kanno

Status Breakdown

91,117users
Planning41,25445.3%
Completed37,55941.2%
Watching7,9388.7%
Paused2,8513.1%
Dropped1,5151.7%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Traits4
Robots
99
Artificial Intelligence
97
Detective
95
Nudity
42
Demographic1
Seinen
92
Organisations2
Police
89
Military
65
Main Cast4
Ensemble Cast
86
Primarily Adult Cast
76
Primarily Male Cast
73
Male Protagonist
71
Other7
Crime
84
Philosophy
81
War
81
Politics
80
Noir
65
Travel
64
Proxy Battle
40
Scene3
Foreign
78
Urban
76
Desert
55
Action1
Guns
64
Sci-Fi1
Cyberpunk
61
Time1
Anachronism
57
Show spoiler tags9
Drama3
Revenge
97
Tragedy
85
Conspiracy
84
Other3
Memory Manipulation
84
Terrorism
68
Adoption
61
Traits1
Amnesia
72
Time1
Dystopian
66
Organisations1
Cult
58

Relations

Recommendations

10 recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes of Pluto are there?

Pluto currently consists of 8 episodes. As the series is still airing, please check your local streaming service for the latest updates on available episodes.

Is Pluto finished or is it still airing?

Pluto is currently airing. You can continue to follow the mystery as new episodes are released.

Where can I watch Pluto?

You can stream Pluto exclusively on Netflix.

What is the plot of Pluto?

Pluto is a suspenseful mystery set in a world where robots are programmed to be unable to kill humans. The story follows Gesicht, an android detective, as he investigates the murders of a war hero robot and a rights activist, uncovering a complex conspiracy.

Do I need to watch Astro Boy before starting Pluto?

While Astro Boy is the parent story, Pluto serves as a distinct psychological thriller. You do not strictly need to watch the original to understand the plot of this series, though it provides interesting context to the universe.

Who is the creative team behind the Pluto anime?

Pluto is produced by Studio M2 and directed by Kawaguchi, Toshio. The production also features notable contributions from staff including Fujita, Shigeru and music by Kanno, Yuugo, based on the original works of Tezuka, Osamu and Urasawa, Naoki.

What should I watch if I enjoy Pluto?

If you enjoy the psychological and mystery elements of Pluto, fans often recommend checking out Monster, Akira, Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-, or the various adaptations of Astro Boy.

Is Pluto appropriate for children?

Pluto is rated R - 17+ due to themes of violence and profanity. It is intended for a mature audience interested in psychological and detective narratives.

Discussion

Discussion