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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
  • SceneUrban76
  • Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast76
  • Main CastPrimarily Male Cast73
  • Main CastMale Protagonist71
  • OrganisationsMilitary65
  • OtherNoir65
  • 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, Urban.

#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

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Where to Watch

Netflix
Sub ENDub JA

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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 #147Users 5.9K

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 is currently airing with 8 episodes scheduled. As it is still in its original run, please check your local streaming service for the latest updates on episode releases.

Where can I watch Pluto?

You can watch the series on Netflix. It is currently available for streaming as the episodes air.

What is the story of Pluto about?

Pluto is a suspenseful sci-fi mystery that follows Gesicht, an android detective, as he investigates the murder of a famous robot war hero. The story explores complex themes as Gesicht discovers that the killer may be violating the fundamental law that prevents robots from harming humans.

Is Pluto based on a manga?

Yes, Pluto is based on the work of Naoki Urasawa, who reimagined the classic series by Osamu Tezuka. It serves as a psychological and mystery-driven take on the world of Astro Boy.

Who is the director of Pluto?

Pluto is directed by Kawaguchi, Toshio. The production features key contributions from staff members including Fujita, Shigeru and composer Kanno, Yuugo.

What anime should I watch if I like Pluto?

If you enjoy the mystery and psychological depth of Pluto, fans often recommend titles such as Monster, Akira, and Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-. You might also appreciate exploring the parent story, Astro Boy.

How mature is Pluto, and is it suitable for all ages?

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

Does Pluto relate to the original Astro Boy series?

Yes, Pluto is directly connected to the Astro Boy franchise. It presents a darker, more mature reinterpretation of the classic source material originally created by Osamu Tezuka.

Discussion

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