Pluto Episode 1: Episode 1

Manga chapter 1-8

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.5

64 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

Pluto Episode 1: Episode 1

Manga chapter 1-8

Canon/HIGH

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

9.5

64 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

El mangaka Urasawa reimagina el arco de AstroBoy "El robot más fuerte del mundo" de forma magistral. Tras el asesinato de Montblanc, Gesicht investiga crímenes que violan las leyes de Asimov. La 39° guerra de Asia Central resuena en un mundo donde el odio desborda los circuitos.

This felt more like a crime thriller than typical anime the tone is heavy and serious right from the start. Gesicht is such a calm but layered character, and the way the murders are introduced is chilling. Slow burn, but super gripping.

The episode is about an hour and that it demands attention but earns it. Pacing is deliberate, this is pure setup but the kind that hooks you. Also animation and storytelling are top-tier. If you want action, temper expectations and if you want a mystery with heart, dive in.

Nice marvel concept at the start, very interesting anime. The visuals are so detailed and smooth. The plot was very interesting. It has a steady pacing with good timing on its suspense scenes.

We were given a futuristic setting with futuristic technologies this time. The episode started strong and then went to a more emotional approach at the end. I think this anime is really worth watching.

The start is pretty cool, and the pacing isn't too awkward throughout. The animation is absolutely stunning. Pluto is quite dialogue-heavy, but I believe that's necessary since... lore. BUT HEY, WE'VE GOT ROBOT PTSD BEFORE GTA VI! I love how North-2 is just completing sidequests.

OMG, Gesicht is so cool! 🕵️‍♂️ The mystery with the "horns" had me hooked immediately. The animation is straight-up movie quality! 🎞️✨

by the looks of the first episode this anime has a very futuristic and retro theme very immersive story and dialogue.
with great backstory for each characters introduced.
animation style isn't bad either, couldn't say I'm much of a fan of this genre but I admit I'm hooked.

An amazing start with such high-quality and cinematic animation, creating a thrilling and tense environment filled with emotion. It really connects from the very first episode and feels like watching a movie in a theatre

Classic Euro/neo-futuristic BGs set the tone. The intro. & development of North No. 2's storyline got me. It was neat storytelling, it triggers a mix of emotions. Found it hard to hold my tears, especially in the last 15 minutes hearing North No. 2's voice singing from the sky.

Episode 1 hooks with mystery and heart, promising a puzzle of interconnected tragedies. It also came from inspiration of an anime called Astro-boy. Robot detective Gesicht investigates mysterious serial killings of the planet's robot heroes.

North No. 2's story was so heartbreaking and I didn't expect to get this emotional over a robot butler in the very first episode.

Not gonna lie, this opener is quiet but super gripping. It drops you into the world, gives you just enough clues to panic, and suddenly you realize this is NOT a chill robot detective show. Something very bad is cooking.

Honestly this first episode was really interesting. The world already feels dark and serious. Gesicht seems like a cool robot detective. It felt a bit intense, but it was pretty fun to watch.

An unsettling yet captivating episode with solid animation and stunning music, using a mix of 3d and 2d. Europol robot Inspector Gesicht investigates a case where a man has been murdered while a robot named North No. 2 is sent to be a butler to an elderly world-famous composer.

Great introduction for a soft reboot of a 1950s classic, the anime sets the tone beautifully as we follow Gesicht investigating a murder mystery of both humans and robots

Good start to thr season. Pluto is a masterclass in sci-fi mystery! 🤖 Urasawa’s storytelling hits different—it's like "Monster" but with high-stakes AI ethics. Heartbreaking, dark, and visually stunning. If you love deep, analytical narratives with a soul, this is for you!

The introduction of each character is really deep, making the audience really dive into the story, and I felt like I was getting into the story because of the details shown. This is a cool first episode.

at first, it seems boring to me, but i became interested after reading what it was about. The pilot ep was really well done. The more you watch the more interesting it gets. It's so enjoyable to watch! 10/10

The themes of trauma, memory, and humanity are already THICK. The animation is STUNNING, Urasawa's art style translated perfectly, fluid movement, gorgeous lighting. If the rest of the series maintains this quality, we're looking at an all-timer.

EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of only eight episodes, this premiere carries significant weight — it establishes the central mystery, introduces Gesicht as the narrative anchor, and seeds the thematic tensions between robots and humans that will escalate across the entire series. Nothing precedes it, but everything builds from it. The deliberate groundwork laid here is essential scaffolding for the increasingly complex and emotionally devastating investigation ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the first of only eight episodes, this premiere carries significant weight — it establishes the central mystery, introduces Gesicht as the narrative anchor, and seeds the thematic tensions between robots and humans that will escalate across the entire series. Nothing precedes it, but everything builds from it. The deliberate groundwork laid here is essential scaffolding for the increasingly complex and emotionally devastating investigation ahead.

QUICK TAKES

El mangaka Urasawa reimagina el arco de AstroBoy "El robot más fuerte del mundo" de forma magistral. Tras el asesinato de Montblanc, Gesicht investiga crímenes que violan las leyes de Asimov. La 39° guerra de Asia Central resuena en un mundo donde el odio desborda los circuitos.

This felt more like a crime thriller than typical anime the tone is heavy and serious right from the start. Gesicht is such a calm but layered character, and the way the murders are introduced is chilling. Slow burn, but super gripping.

The episode is about an hour and that it demands attention but earns it. Pacing is deliberate, this is pure setup but the kind that hooks you. Also animation and storytelling are top-tier. If you want action, temper expectations and if you want a mystery with heart, dive in.

Nice marvel concept at the start, very interesting anime. The visuals are so detailed and smooth. The plot was very interesting. It has a steady pacing with good timing on its suspense scenes.

We were given a futuristic setting with futuristic technologies this time. The episode started strong and then went to a more emotional approach at the end. I think this anime is really worth watching.

The start is pretty cool, and the pacing isn't too awkward throughout. The animation is absolutely stunning. Pluto is quite dialogue-heavy, but I believe that's necessary since... lore. BUT HEY, WE'VE GOT ROBOT PTSD BEFORE GTA VI! I love how North-2 is just completing sidequests.

OMG, Gesicht is so cool! 🕵️‍♂️ The mystery with the "horns" had me hooked immediately. The animation is straight-up movie quality! 🎞️✨

by the looks of the first episode this anime has a very futuristic and retro theme very immersive story and dialogue.
with great backstory for each characters introduced.
animation style isn't bad either, couldn't say I'm much of a fan of this genre but I admit I'm hooked.

An amazing start with such high-quality and cinematic animation, creating a thrilling and tense environment filled with emotion. It really connects from the very first episode and feels like watching a movie in a theatre

Classic Euro/neo-futuristic BGs set the tone. The intro. & development of North No. 2's storyline got me. It was neat storytelling, it triggers a mix of emotions. Found it hard to hold my tears, especially in the last 15 minutes hearing North No. 2's voice singing from the sky.

Episode 1 hooks with mystery and heart, promising a puzzle of interconnected tragedies. It also came from inspiration of an anime called Astro-boy. Robot detective Gesicht investigates mysterious serial killings of the planet's robot heroes.

North No. 2's story was so heartbreaking and I didn't expect to get this emotional over a robot butler in the very first episode.

Not gonna lie, this opener is quiet but super gripping. It drops you into the world, gives you just enough clues to panic, and suddenly you realize this is NOT a chill robot detective show. Something very bad is cooking.

Honestly this first episode was really interesting. The world already feels dark and serious. Gesicht seems like a cool robot detective. It felt a bit intense, but it was pretty fun to watch.

An unsettling yet captivating episode with solid animation and stunning music, using a mix of 3d and 2d. Europol robot Inspector Gesicht investigates a case where a man has been murdered while a robot named North No. 2 is sent to be a butler to an elderly world-famous composer.

Great introduction for a soft reboot of a 1950s classic, the anime sets the tone beautifully as we follow Gesicht investigating a murder mystery of both humans and robots

Good start to thr season. Pluto is a masterclass in sci-fi mystery! 🤖 Urasawa’s storytelling hits different—it's like "Monster" but with high-stakes AI ethics. Heartbreaking, dark, and visually stunning. If you love deep, analytical narratives with a soul, this is for you!

The introduction of each character is really deep, making the audience really dive into the story, and I felt like I was getting into the story because of the details shown. This is a cool first episode.

at first, it seems boring to me, but i became interested after reading what it was about. The pilot ep was really well done. The more you watch the more interesting it gets. It's so enjoyable to watch! 10/10

The themes of trauma, memory, and humanity are already THICK. The animation is STUNNING, Urasawa's art style translated perfectly, fluid movement, gorgeous lighting. If the rest of the series maintains this quality, we're looking at an all-timer.

©手塚プロダクション／浦沢直樹・長崎尚志／「PLUTO」製作委員会

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©手塚プロダクション／浦沢直樹・長崎尚志／「PLUTO」製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com