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[@kodytiffany5686]

Watched a trailer got hella confused and now I know less than going in blind... good job netflix? Astroboy... did not really vibe with it. Cyborg 009... that was a bit better; but bad guy was just not interesting enough. Monster... well I feel Doctor Strange movie tells the main characters story better (the problems of being a good doctor I mean). But like I have a hard time recommending it because it has such weird ass pacing that moves as fast as a slug but rushes all the same. I do like it. Pluto... confused me by seeming like a cross between the 3 works mentioned above. I guess you could say the movie Terminator but with a Robot 6 like feel...? So you get my confusion right. Maybe this episode gives me some needed clarity.

[@hiei200]

Watch the dub PLEASE

[@garrabella89]

I felt bad for that old man. He finally found a friend and some happiness to only lose it so fast

[@MitoPiano]

😢

[@moderatecanuck]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@mekhiarmstead1687]

No...He found a SON!!!😢

[@MedusaLegend]

And I used to hate AI so much for the idea of it replacing human creativity.

[@forpspeakingclass4444]

@@MedusaLegend and so did the old man

[@CatotheE]

"North No. 2. Stop singing out here and come home soon. It's time for our Piano practice. North No. 2, it's time for our piano practice."😭😟

[@Aliff_zachery]

PLS JUST NO...😢😞😭please ...

[@ganipra7402]

Atom is the name by which the Japanese people refer to it, but internationally, it is known as Astro Boy. You can find pictures of Astro Boy on Google; it is a famous manga from 1952. So, the writer of this story, Naoki Urasawa, asked the mangaka of Astro Boy for permission to use the "base story" from Astro Boy in a murder mystery. And here we are, now able to enjoy "Pluto".

[@mwatsy]

Yes, the jp name for Astro Boy is Tetsuwan Atom (Tetsuwan means "iron arm" or "steel arm")

[@KegOfMeat]

Well he didn’t ask the mangaka of Astro Boy because Osamu Tezuka has been dead since 1989. He got permission from Tezuka’s estate. Masao Maruyama, The founder of the studio that animated this, Studio M2, also founded Mappa and Madhouse and was friends with Tezuka and is friends with Urasawa as well.

[@AmadeusInDaze]

Pluto's story comes from the Astroboy arc called "The World's Strongest Robot" which, in essence, deals with the same thing seen in Pluto except that the latter has more detective things.

[@shehmo]

Btw the mysterious doctor who healed Sir Duncan is Black Jack

[@さんの-l3l]

original name

[@00ytf16]

20:28 this doctor is Black Jack. This is not a spoiler, just a cameo appearance type of thing.

[@tanitanishu]

Oh yah, voice actor is also same.

[@docavar5698]

It would’ve been nice to see a glimpse of his handsome stitched face, but alas it was a decent cameo 😅

[@AtrociousRocket]

Easter egg

[@t2774789tt]

That unlicensed doctor with a distinctive voice, his name is Black Jack.

[@mwatsy]

More people need to watch this. Easily one of the best shows this year

[@KegOfMeat]

Not one of, THE best show of the year.

[@stefanostsougkranis5851]

Best show of the year SECONDED @@KegOfMeat

[@Jaedyn0727]

@@KegOfMeatyeah no

[@thegodofsoapkekcario1970]

@@Jaedyn0727Yeah yes.

[@Jaedyn0727]

@@thegodofsoapkekcario1970 no lmao. it’s peak tho

[@grishajaeger9827]

North -2 is one of the best characters with a little screentime

[@moderatecanuck]

Welp, I am crying now

[@destin8on]

Me too brother

[@jovangeronimo2797]

i can never argue with that, i love that mantis guy...

[@NKO_lindo]

its so beautiful that the last battle north fought after he learned piano was to protect rather than attack

[@andytanaka9136]

I think a lot of people missed this but the doctor that saved him is black jack, a character from another Tezuka Osamu manga.

[@syrusangi8743]

And here I thought it was Dr. Tenma touring around Europe and doing his good deed of the day while hunting down a Monster

[@mdd4296]

@@syrusangi8743 Tenma is great surgeon but Jack is a literal miracle worker.

[@andytanaka9136]

they are both great doctors without licenses well I guess tenma technicaly lost his license

[@andytanaka9136]

but black jack usually takes something of the same value in return

[@andytanaka9136]

but its a fun easter egg knowing that Urasawa made it canon that atom and black jack are in the same universe

[@Jaykurosakii]

Written by one of the greatest mangaka ever. I’m glad they did justice to all of his work that has been on screen. Hopefully they can do 20th Century Boys and Asadora too

[@manueleduardo8220]

Imaginé a world which have 20th Century boys with this animation Quality

[@chromeheartsonme]

i pray we get 20th century boys adapted into an anime in our lifetimes, such an important story i wish more people would experience

[@Soybean13]

I just watch 1 episode and i'm confident to declare that this is anime of the year

[@Twoseconds001]

True but most people is not seeing it so Frieren will win

[@Ark_knight0]

​@@Twoseconds001honestly, both deserve it

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

​@@Ark_knight0Frieren, Pluto, Vinland Saga S2, this whole year has had amazing anime

[@Libo1595]

@@Ark_knight0 agreed, both are good

[@Scaring-Crows]

So Irobot was a series of short stories written between 1940-1950. A little before Astro Boy was created in 1952. Also the first story was called "Robbie" which they might've referenced with the police-bot in this episode

[@DannyIMCF]

Naoki Urasawa is incredible. Pluto is so beautiful.

[@KegOfMeat]

More people need to be watching Pluto. It is incredible. It’s a fucking masterpiece.

[@ncp9095]

If you never read/watched Monster before, you are missing out

[@ncp9095]

@@try2fly It’s actually opposite of that especially if you prefer Seinen genre

[@habbito21]

Welcome to one of my favorite manga and one of the best adaption I've seen so far. The discussion behind it is soooo fucking deep and precious. It's also really interesting to see the comparison between this and the original Astro Boy story, on which Pluto is based. Also, piece of info, Atom is good ol' robot child icon AstroBoy.

[@drwalka10]

I'm also disappointed. in the story, animation, the vibe .... I think it's being overrated hearing others saying ____ aspect of the anime is the best I have seen in anime ... like chill not enough animation, too much talking

[@habbito21]

@@drwalka10 I think too much people are driven to like anime because of action. Not that it's bad or anything but it's refreshing to see something like Pluto in a world of full action nonsense. Indeed, it's not the top but it's good.

[@carlosavalos6468]

@@drwalka10 Sounds like this kind of anime is not for you rather than being overrated. And beleive me, i am deeply in love with shonen animes such as dragonball z, naruto, KnY, etc. and of course i won´t say they are bad but those shows rarely come with a deeper level in plot, character development, etc. On the other handUrasawa´s work (monster, Pluto, 20th century boys) is special, actually it focuses on a good storytelling. it is a real shame that you cannot appreciate something like that,

[@chromeheartsonme]

bro said not enough animation and too much talking @@drwalka10 ☠ new gen shonen fans are doomed

[@ryankittle3431]

Never thought I could be emotionally invested in a robot. RIP North N. 2

[@T2266]

10:53 Yes, and No, yes there was a book and yes it's older than Astro Boy. No on that the movie is nothing like the book, it has robot rules and robot crimes and that's basically the similarity ends. And no there's no link between the manga and the book, not anything directly at least.

[@catstriker8496]

This first chapter was a hard hitter damn... I even read the manga but it was SO GOOD it made me cry holy

[@themutant2223]

Echoing what a lot of people have said I'm sure- if you like psychological thrillers, Monster is absolutely MANDATORY watching and/or reading. (The anime adapted the manga extremely faithfully, so either way is a fine way to consume it.)

[@dwaynealberttgalicia3834]

ep 1 pluto make me cry wacthing north no.2 saying to sir dulcan her mother never abandoned he was trying help it the scene making me cry

[@piput8533]

Reading the original pluto from tezuka,you will found how clever the reimagining for the urasawa version

[@Alex-bH1]

Just finished this, beautiful adaptation. Ive loved the manga for years and Im so glad this finally got released, I 100% recommend Urasawas other works if you enjoy this.

[@iiiivvvv9986]

11:00 iRobot is based off the works of Isaac Asimov, one of the father's of robot fiction which iirc ran somewhat in tandem with the original astro boy and introduced concepts like the rule that robots should not harm humans

[@Lenin941FN]

I like how despite being written in 2003, the dynamic between north No. 2 and Paul duncan is reminiscent of the discourse surrounding AI generated stuff. Except the difference is, unlike current AI, north No. 2 is actually sentient and is thus capable of creativity so his music can be considered real music. Stuff made by our current AI cannot be considered real because none of it is original, it's just mashed together from other things the AI is trained on

[@snorlaxdayo]

I’m an artist and that’s the reason why i really love that episode and it resonated with me so much. but yeah the AI right now is not the same as North No.2

[@hellblazer8543]

North No. 2 :( i thought i wouldnt cry because i read the manga about that chapter. but damn

[@Twoseconds001]

I don't know why people don't watch good shit no more, you're one of the only Chad reactor who covered Pluto. I mean for God sake Naoki Urasawa sensei did this Manga the creator of studio Mappa new Studio M2 did the Animation it covers a lot on wars seeing how the world Is going right now people should see it the anime more

[@Vi-Vi-Kitty]

A lot of anime out there is just for cheap quick thrills. People watch it for the girls more then they do for stories and become addicted to that type of content. It's like poeple looking for a bunch of beer or vodka to get mad drunk fast, ignoring stuff like fine crafted wine over the addiction of that drunkenness.

[@JadonF]

First ep was Goated.Mont Blanc was such a chad🤧This series is tragic fr.

[@colby_247]

OMG I didn't know episode 1 was out!! So excited!!!

[@askalad]

Actually i liked the piano piece very much and the melody north no.2 and duncan's mother sang. Props to the artist ❤🎉

[@docavar5698]

20:41 oh he’s somebody special but I don’t if he’s still around in the present time of the story. That was Dr. BlackJack, a rogue medical doctor who’s brilliant in surgery but is labeled as a criminal for not taking a license and doing experimental surgeries (some of them fairly effed up). But he takes on clients he feels pity for and in turn those healed patients would be paying him off for years thankful of his miracles. The musician’s mother used her husband’s money to fund the hospitals AND the treatment that may have resulted his blindness but ultimately saved her son’s life. Blackjack would prolly be too old in the present day, but it’s a nice lil cameo of Tezuka’s rogue doctor. 😅

[@MedusaLegend]

I read Pluto a decade ago. I don’t remember much because I read everything in one week (the hype, and this and that) and didn’t go back to it after and crazy good stuff was going out in those years. But it got me so hard. It was absolutely fascinating, a masterpiece! That’s why I was so hyped by the news of an anime. And I so not disappointed.

[@Max-xl5kx]

To write a story like that means you must be a genius

[@Kimi-xp2th]

Not surprised since its the same writer as the one who made Monster.

[@angelgomez7081]

@@Kimi-xp2thand billy bat and 20th century boys all master pieces

[@johnphilip179]

He is a god

[@Ash_Wen-li]

Original story by Osamu Tezuka (the God of Manga) and a retelling by Naoki Urasawa a modern master of manga. Can't go wrong with that team

[@0blivionShadow]

I just watched this whole thing and it is one of the best things i watched this year. It hits you in the feels, and it is just a great show....also from what I understand this is supposed to be a modernized remake of the original Atom vs Pluto, and man did they hit a homerun with this one. Netflix is onto something here lol.

[@TaigaXsenpai]

this feels like anime of decade :o

[@JuliettKilo]

20:34 This character is important but not in this show lol. Check out "Black Jack" if you are curious. It's another manga from the same author of "Astro Boy", known as Tezuka Osamu.

[@OwinISay]

Mont Blanc is the biggest mountain in Switzerland

[@Timmycoo]

Shawshank is my fav movie of all time, has been since I saw it in the late '90s lol. I wasn't surprised when I found out many people also regard it as their favorite as well when I got older. But yeah, for people who were born late '90s/2000s I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't seen it. Also this show is freaking great. I heard it was 7 years in the making and it shows. I think people are not giving it a chance because it's hour long episodes and released on Netflix who doesn't have the best track record as of late. But I was surprised by how I felt so attached to a robot in a 30 min span of this show lol.

[@buzzbuzz3254]

i just watched the first episode... wow, what a great episode, it's like watching a movie, 2 different stories.

[@陳俊擇-e8g]

I don't know why they didn't translated this way, but from the Japanese pronunciation the protagonist's name is suppose to be Gadget and he is a detective... thought it be fun if they translated this way。 Also this movie is a very good example of how you do these political correct topics right, doesn't have to be right into your face like so many marvel shows did.

[@Alex-bH1]

It sounds like that, but Im pretty sure his name is as intended. He was originally called Gerhardt in the manga, but Gesicht is another name in some of the original adaptations. Gesicht is german for "Face", and most of the robots are named in the language that they originate from in the story.

[@iiiivvvv9986]

7:05 considering what the robots are in part symbolic of, oof

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

8:43 that is why Naoki Urasawa is the Goat He knows how to write legendary line

[@YellinInMyEar]

"I like to think the last thing that went through his head, other than that bullet, was to wonder how the hell Andy Dufresne ever got the best of him." Red (Morgan Freeman) The Shawshank Redemption

[@TheGreenDee]

I remember reading all 8 volumes of the manga in one evening/night. this adaptation is incredible, I loved it !!!!

[@Shadow1Yaz]

From my research Brau killed a dude because that dude killed his creator in front of him. He’s based of off the Blue Knight whose entire family is killed by an evil robot hating dude.

[@diornoda]

20:27 Black Jack

[@コマコマ-v4j]

I love your reaction!

[@pauline_f328]

"Mont Blanc" is the name of a mountain - literally means 'white mount/moutain'. The 'c' is not pronounced (at least not in the version of French I know)

[@ms-tn2zn]

if you liked PLUTO, you should watch MONSTER and PSYCHO-PASS too

[@datafogao]

Lets gooo pluto 🎉

[@tasogarerubica]

I was already floored at the quality of the trailers and within the first few mins of the opening I knew this was going to be a masterful adaption, then that damn nightmare scene cemented it to me that this is literally what I invisioned as I read the manga...

[@klasruyuk6542]

Urasawa Naoki is the goat

[@leeleesqueezy1400]

Mont Blac reminded me of Iron Giant the movie & apparently there's an Iron Giant in One Piece too

[@Raidanzoup]

The "I, Robot" vibe isn't exactly far off, considering this is a reimagining of a story arc from Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy), which was originally published as a manga from 1952-1968, and the robot future they live in is heavily influenced by Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, which were first introduced in 1942. Of course, a lot of older sci-fi manga and anime are heavily influenced by the classics. Edit: I swear I typed out all of this only to unpause and hear you lay out the timeline of events yourself lmao Edit 2: There are so many Shawshank Redemption reactions on youtube it's kinda wild. It's a great movie

[@alankohn6709]

I wonder is the mysterious rouge doctor meant to be Blackjack?

[@WiqidBritt]

The dub for this is great too, but I kinda think subs work well for youtube vids because the subtitles pretty much have to be on. But yeah, Keith David is in it and that's awesome.

[@iconickjlee4960]

Atom is Astro Boy

[@zam023]

You are not alone; I have never seen that movie either.

[@the_all_blue_does_exist716]

I immediately thought of Monster from the intial trailer. Now it makes sense, the mangaka are the same.

[@michaelbullen3104]

I bet he has no idea this is an Astro boy anime

[@hzlkelly]

Started watching yesterday ❤

[@dediualex3554]

If you seen monster, this is up there too. Maybe better

[@FreshestAnime]

Haven't seen it

[@hashshashiin.forsī]

Nah, monster still better but it's ok your preference after all 😂

[@nekobitan8313]

​@@FreshestAnimeafter Pluto, you must

[@AStixMatism]

Monster is in my opinion the greatest crime drama cat and mouse in all manga. The anime has a slightly slower pacing, but Urasawa does not miss

[@hiei200]

The dub is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better

[@jimberjamber8540]

I just finished the series and all I gotta say is AOTY. This show will DEFINITELY make you afraid of AI lol.

[@TheBrew3]

Another Urasawa W

[@keshid3su38]

This is probably my first time stopped watching anime after first episode. Even my father curious what's happening.

[@manumudgal4988]

I felt bad for old man but I felt much more bad for North 2.

[@zimzalabim5633]

I know im fvckd when only 1 ep in and im already attached to a character 😭😭 (north no.2) i hope he's not 💀 yet 😢

[@jerkwater407]

Ep 1-3 are standard worldbuilding and mediocre acting, 4-8 are chefs kiss, thats why the hype.

[@drewpaupanekis4710]

If all episodes are not hype, then not worth watching. As you said, the series is mediocre.

[@WonderingGuy1]

@@drewpaupanekis4710it’s not mediocre have you even watch ep one it’s a masterpiece not even joking

[@ianmcclure3936]

None of it is mediocre... The side story with the old man and North number 2 is a masterpiece in terms of writing and character development on it's own.

[@WonderingGuy1]

@@ianmcclure3936 someone who gets it ep 1 was a masterpiece

[@ianmcclure3936]

@@WonderingGuy1 The whole series is a masterpiece to be honest. Urasawa just never misses when it comes to great storytelling with compelling character. Really hoping we get a 20th Boys Adaptation in the future.

[@akkoAus]

私も泣いた😢north no2...

[@Gamergc-s5f]

😢sedddd

[@insatiablehunger2138]

Did u pray today… Did u pray today……….

[@animefreak8535]

Will say it here read more O T works my favorite of his 1000 + manga is Buddha

[@Gamergc-s5f]

Seddddd

[@An1mystics]

Everything is going great until you continue on and question why certain charcaters and moments feel rushed.... Maybe it is because they are skipping entire chapters ,extremely important character building and in GESICHT'S case conflict building moments ...rushing through dialogue and ofcourse cutting a hell of a lot of dialogue Don't trust me ? Each ep is one volume right? Give each volume a read post watching an ep

[@FreshestAnime]

Oh, I plan on it. I've heard its cut some stuff for sure

[@oscarchavezavellan2738]

Well I watched the first episode and just recently checked the manga to see any differences. Overall the adaptation is veeeery faithful to the manga, I only found one scene that was cut completely from the first episode, it is when the protagonist (whose name I struggle to spell) is talking with a travel agency operator about his plans for going to Japan, I do agree it is an important scene and through the dialogue we get to know the character a little better, it is an important part because it allows us to see him doing something more mundane and to take a look on his thoughts on his marriage. I do agree that it shouldn't have been cut, but other than that everything on the first episode is adapting the source material faithfully, some dialogues are cut but honestly they are not that much important. For example, there's one when Paul thinks north 2 left him, he tries to call him to fix the flowers and the smell around the house out of habit, when he realizes north 2 is not coming he says something like "I cannot do anything by myself" Honestly? I don't see any problem cutting out that dialogue, the visual storytelling did a good enough job showing how useless and alone he feels when he thinks he was abandoned again, the shots of dirty plates and the house looking empty and less in order represented that. Maybe the biggest criticism about the adaptation of the first episode (outside of cutting an entire scene that I believe is important) it's that the pacing is too fast, I do agree that I felt a little overwhelmed by how fast the story was moving, but I think that comes down to taste, I honestly believe the pacing was right before crossing the line of being too fast to be enjoyable, but it never did. Overall I think it's a worthy adaptation, and we can clearly see the passion put into the project.

[@yohanesbobbysanjaya3541]

​@@oscarchavezavellan2738 sometime a few words can mean a lot, in 2nd Episode Atom asked Dr Ochamizu if there is any defect that caused Brau-1589 to kill human. Dr Ocha said, "no the AI was perfect", thus Atom said "Perfect ?" the english sub wrote "a perfect AI that can kill human, what does it mean ? maybe he is the most human of them all" in manga translation that i read "a perfection that kills people, what does that mean ? isnt it what we call, a "human" ?" i just found the manga translation is deeper because in Atom's mind the perfect AI is basically just human brain, like what Dr. Tenma said, the perfect brain is capable of making mistakes also i tried to read to read japanese sub but i cant understand but i think its kinda the same with the manga translation

[@An1mystics]

​@@oscarchavezavellan2738oh ..brotha.....I wholeheartedly agree But the thing is that ep 1 is the best one adapted Now do the same for ep 3😂😂😂

[@OwinISay]

Why do manga readers always have a problem with something. This anime is goated

[@Harutjun]

when i first read the manga this part hit hard 🥲with nr 2

[@moderatecanuck]

I cried at the end😭😭😭😭😭. That's when I knew this anime will be amazing