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8 Episodes
S1 E1 - Episode 1
S1 E2 - Episode 2
S1 E3 - Episode 3
S1 E4 - Episode 4
S1 E5 - Episode 5
S1 E6 - Episode 6
S1 E7 - Episode 7
S1 E8 - Episode 8
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Synopsis
Top detective probes robot serial murders, also targeted.
Pluto is set in a distant future where highly advanced robots are virtually identical to human beings. An unknown force is on a mission to eliminate the seven greatest robots in the world. Gesicht, who is not only the top investigator at Europol but also one of the seven robots on the hit list, has been given the responsibility to uncover the mystery behind these unusual murders. This task presents a unique challenge for Gesicht, as he must not only protect himself but also solve the case at hand.
What to know
Netflix acquires beloved Japanese manga for anime adaptation
Pluto season 1 is the first season of the sci-fi thriller Netflix anime series. The series, which is based on Osamu Tezuka's "The Greatest Robot on Earth" arc from Astro Boy in 1964, is produced by Genco with animation by M2Studio. The manga, created by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, is considered a masterpiece by both critics and fans. Osamu Tezuka, known as the "Godfather of Manga," is highly respected in the industry. Macoto Tezka supervised the manga production while Tezuka Productions provided cooperation. Urasawa is also the author of other popular manga titles such as 20th Century Boys and Monster.
Pluto has been honoured with numerous awards including the prestigious Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. In 2015, a stage adaptation of the manga was created and due to popular demand, it returned in 2018, touring throughout Japan and Europe. The Netflix series marks the first anime adaptation of the manga. Original author Urasawa expressed his admiration for the creators of the anime adaptation. Co-author Nagasaki added that Pluto not only promotes anti-war ideology but also emphasizes the pain and suffering endured by both sides of a conflict, with the ultimate goal being to achieve peace.
Shinshu Fuji leads the voice cast as Gesicht with Yoko Hikasa voicing Atom and Minori Suzuki as Uran.
Production News
- June 14, 2017
- In 2017, during the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, it was announced that Studio M2 had started the production of the Pluto anime adaptation. (Source: Anime News Network)
- February 14, 2023
- Netflix has announced that a new anime series based on the manga Pluto will be available exclusively on their platform sometime in 2023. This announcement comes after a four-minute preview was released, highlighting the impressive animation style and introducing the character Gesicht. The creators of the manga, Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, expressed their excitement for the upcoming project. (Source: Deadline)
- February 14, 2023
- Genco and Tezuka Productions are working together to produce the anime version of Pluto, while Studio M2 is responsible for providing animation services. (Source: Anime News Network)
- October 4, 2023
- A new trailer for Pluto season 1 released featuring a battle between artificial beings and humans. (Source: YouTube)
- October 26, 2023
- Pluto season 1 premiered on Netflix.
