The Journey to PLUTO’s Creation With Naoki Urasawa | PLUTO | Netflix Anime

We sit with Naoki Urasawa as he shares about the impact "Astro Boy" had on his childhood, what led him to create PLUTO, and what he hopes to convey through it's first ever anime adaptation, and more!
"PLUTO" is now streaming on Netflix!
By Naoki Urasawa & Osamu Tezuka
Co-authored with Takashi Nagasaki
Supervised by Macoto Tezka
With the cooperation of Tezuka Productions
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When the world’s seven most advanced robots and their human allies are murdered one by one, inspector Gesicht soon discovers that he’s also in danger.

[@zayedemon7924]

More of his work needs to be animated

[@aotissax2878]

Billy bat needs to be next

[@halfbloodrascal6712]

Animated like this.

[@shlokwaghela9560]

Exactly, hopefully Pluto sold (I don't really get how Netflix scales popularity but I sure hope this ranked high)

[@samirahamalmahmood2812]

Any other recommendations?

[@zayedemon7924]

@@samirahamalmahmood2812 Monster,20th century boys(only has manga)

[@Nukerunin]

Man, he wrote one incredible story. It instantly became one of my all time faves. Turning Astro Boy into a detective murder mystery that explores the question of what happens if AI and humans become one another, was genius.

[@shinigamirenegade]

That and monster are in my all time favorites.

[@Nukerunin]

@@shinigamirenegade Funny enough, that was the exact vibe I got when I first started watching this anime. Monster + Bladerunner vibes due to the whole futuristic AI and hunting a serial killer in a detective murder mystery. Monster is one of my all time faves too.

[@tealtadpole9135]

This guy is a genius

[@MrDetefonn]

melhor anime que pude assistir em anos! não sou entusiasta de mangá, fui forjado desde pequeno a ver desenhos dos mais variados, nunca tinha ouvido falar de astro boy ou coisa parecida até ver PLUTO mas caralhooo como a produção, narrativa, efeitos e tudo envolta do desenho me cativou…espero ver uma segunda temporada se é que existe essa possibilidade! melhor desenho (anime xD) que pude assistir de 2023 inclusive estou revendo novamente com mais atenção aos detalhes! FODA D+

[@anaveragegamer359]

read 20th century boys

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

So basically a 5 years old that found out for the first time that not every manga has a happy ending I can feel you, sensei

[@gurrenlorenzo6795]

We need 20th Century Boys and Billy Bat also animated by the same studio.

[@shinigamirenegade]

This anime is not getting mentions. Its an amazing Rollercoaster of emotions. Urasawa must be proud how they translated from manga to anime

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

This show made me cry. It's so emotional

[@symphonixblades]

Good adaptation of an Astro Boy story, as someone who loved the original Astro Boy, Pluto brings back childhood memories while being it's own good story as well

[@Mega_Astra94]

I'm also an OG Astro Boy fan, I started with the 2009 film and went from there.

[@Twoseconds001]

You don't know how much joy I get seeing this man

[@oluave2211]

Pluto was this year's Masterpiece!!! I'm curious about 20th Century Boys now

[@animepirate7697]

Netflix please give us 20th century boys next

[@lithop6914]

i would honestly die a happy man if that manga ever gets an anime

[@togelz]

"20th Century Boys" is still my number 1 favorite manga to this day,.....yes even more than any Shounen Series And to think that from the same mangaka we also got "Monster", and "Billy Bat" is unbelievable If you reading this thank you Urasawa sensei for all your hardwork

[@vivegaoo9]

Fucking genius for god's sake I'm so so so grateful I found this, the episode one had me in tears I've sobbed at the intensity of angst it made me feel it was just soo real.. I imagine no movies can make me feel the way this anime did God what an amazing backstory and "it's time for our piano lessons" I've never cried this way

[@halfbloodrascal6712]

This anime was worth the wait. A good anime of the year contender.

[@adriennash7326]

20th Century Boys anime. Make it happen, Netflix!!!

[@Day100]

This was true art. Passion in abundance like this is rarely seen these days and I'm thankful for it. I wish I could pay them directly for my watch. I'd watch it again in theaters and take the whole day off to do it again.

[@niksmylonas3983]

Urasawa sensei is a legend. Thank you!

[@Yeon-wooo]

Pluto is so underrated,is a masterpiece!!!!

[@doyleeee]

PLUTO漫画開始するのにそんな経緯があったんだ。虫プロさんと超企画練ったんだろうと思ってたから想像と全然違った。 まだアニメ化してないのとか短編作品とか、浦沢作品もっとアニメ化してほしい〜。

[@itsmilepetkovic]

haven't watched much of astroboy but this series really blew me away.

[@patrickjohn9765]

Pls someone should animate 20th century boys tht is even more peak

[@zh7334]

I really hope so. I liked 20th century boys even more than monster. This same studio needs to animate it. It's a masterpiece manga

[@just_another_86]

Waiting for animated 20th Century Boys and Billy Bat 🪷 he is one of my favourite mangaka ❤

[@Sirrajj]

Pls Netflix bring 20 century boys next! ❤

[@pranefuji]

Fantastic interview. The film is a masterwork.

[@Towkeeyoh]

Frickin masterpiece of an anime on Netflix right now

[@une6two943]

Pluto is a masterpiece

[@evancodsworth2]

The greatest mangaka of all time.

[@heartthrobheart6288]

This was a masterpiece i loved it very much

[@pahis1248]

The best anime in last year. Hard to watch, but still best anime and serie in a long long time. imho

[@kanishkamandrawal9825]

20th century boy also should get a anime adaption

[@benjmin1542]

Legendary 🐐🐐

[@user-vx9yg5bw6j]

Pluto is wonderfull, the ending is bittersweeet but im happy for that.

[@AbhayNayak]

man that piano solo made me feel things I didn't even know I could feel. 1st episode is a vibe

[@edward_3ps4]

This anime should win anime of the year it’s great

[@ashwinmurali2991]

Naoki Urasawa imo is the greatest mangaka. Man literally gave us 4 masterpieces. Here's hoping for a 20th century boys and billy bat adaptation.

[@user-lg4im2gc8v]

最後の件はＰＬＵＴＯが始まったころ伊集院さんとのラジオでも語られていた内容ですね

[@winnietong]

We now need 20th century boys (and 21st century as well). Please consider animate that too

[@shadowmarcelo5554]

No me importaria espera 10 o 20 años para una adaptación de 20th century boys

[@Cococrash11]

Awesome The Journey to PLUTO’s Creation With Naoki Urasawa PLUTO Video.

[@valerie-carter]

He is the greatest mangaka of all time🎉🎉😊

[@Fawlker]

Man, 2023 has been a really good year for animation! Just to name a few, so far we had: -Castlevania, Demon Slayer, Vinland Saga, Jujutsu Kaisen new seasons; -Attack on Titan's ending; -Spider-man Across the spiderverse; -Scott Pilgrim, Blue Eye Samurai, and this masterpiece that is Pluto as new entries. And again, that is just to name a few; there's plenty more on the list. I seriously can't wait to see what next year has to offer.

[@AmbiguousMan724]

Yeah, Castlevania race swaps, NOT Scott Pilgrim, Miles Morales - Peter Parker stand-in and Blue Eye "I hate men and whitey" Samurai are really great. Sorry but Western media is tainted, even if they do some things well. It's all propaganda in some form or other.

[@tarik.b]

GOATED MANGAKA

[@DerekFerguson90]

Netflix! Shame on your marketing department for not investing more into getting this series out there. It's so good but nobody knows about it.

[@tiagohermangameplays]

Amazing !!!

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

Such a good anime. Otsukaredamadeshita to the whole staff 🙌 absolute pegends

[@johnfrancois8570]

This was a great anime series but it would be nice if Netflix would give us an English dub for monster the same creator for Pluto

[@chiragmathias771]

There is an english dub for monster, idk if it's on netflix though.

[@animepirate7697]

There's an English dub for monster but not on Netflix

[@shlokwaghela9560]

There is one lol, it was on KZbin not too long ago, even now it's not difficult to find

[@mtrmario-ok1tg]

@@chiragmathias771 is the same for spanish the dub exist but not on netflix =(

[@JoeYabukii]

Urasawa eres mi mangaka favorito de todos los tiempos , espero que algun dia se anime 20th century boys y Billy Bat , sobre todo mas 20th century boys es mi manga favorito de toda la industria.

[@alonespirit_1Q84]

An Artist! Bob Lennon needs to be animated with utmost diligence, care and respect.

[@deepanshu9459]

When the astro boy came out, I was very small ,memories lingers and are shady I don't remember ( the story ) But The character Designs were engraved in my brain I was over the moon when I heard about Pluto ( manga ) and second time when I heard it was being animated The fact that an Indian boy got to know this Japanese genius ( I feel honoured to be born when the work of naoki San is still alive ❤) And the US is the root of all political problems 😂( just kidding )

[@xam.yo.3943]

Pls we need a 20th century boys anime! The world needs it

[@lastnamefirstname8655]

pluto's great.

[@daydreamerxan623]

the show is really good

[@grapes9h5]

The master ❤

[@AsifKhan-fq5xg]

>read the work of the Godfather of manga&anime as a kid >grew up to become the best thriller mangaka & arguably No.2 mangaka ever >remade his idol's kid friendly work into something that can make adults shake to their core.... I present to you, Naoki F***in Urasawa ladies & gentlemen

[@Matoro059]

Gran musico ademas de gran mangaka😊

[@David-bp3mj]

最好看的改編

[@anrita4583]

i will not complain of they remake monster anime

[@LostAngeles2319]

It really doesn't need a remake. Sure, it would be cool to see it in updated visuals and sound quality, but they'd have to nail the faithfulness to the manga and voice acting yet again. Which would be nearly impossible. Making a remake would exite ideas for change in the story, and that's almost always a problem.

[@Jevriend]

when I first saw the PLUTO artstyle my first thought is that did Naoki Urasawa made it because it's look like the 1 from Monster

[@rea8959]

Wait until they adapt BillyBat Disney would be really pissed

[@thelordkk512]

We need a 20th Century Boys adaptation

[@biiso8205]

20 Century boys next!

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Pluto is so tragic

[@thiagothek7046]

Please adapt 20th century boys!

[@AK-rm3xr]

Pls 20th Century boys too

[@cushitic173]

we need 20yh century boys next

[@SGWinstar8844]

❤

[@raiyan_kamal]

We need 20th cb anime

[@Manuel-nl1qz]

Still waiting for the italian dub

[@joyshreebiswas5713]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@antoniohtw]

希望浦澤直樹老師 繼續轉畫 手塚老師的作品

[@hello_alex_]

20th century boys pls!!!!!

[@analmeida8492]

Massa

[@mr_kurdo]

And what about 20th century boys? 😢 Netflix please if you do it, ich will subscribe for 20 years

[@otakutheweeaboo]

Please animate 20th century boys

[@zen_.9913]

Só falta 20th Century Boys

[@akangsuki]

So.. 20th Century Boys next? Or Monster remake? Or even Billy Bat?

[@andrewp.c.cordero4321]

Astro Boy,,,,

[@benfrancois7856]

We need netflix to give us the English dub for monster

[@rosalbafuda5234]

Please, just tell me there's will be a Season 2 and you will make MORE about Astro Boy!!!! T_T P.S. Astro Boy Annee Zero still exist? And Edge Of Time will come back????

[@DrenKrasniqi-gd6ct]

Why isn't Naoki Urasawa trynna make a sequel of monster and make Johan fullfill his goal?????

[@mrsticky005]

There is a sequel to monster. It's a novel called Another Monster

[@aristarko7]

This guy is a genius.

[@ripdito]

20TH CENTURY BOYS DOIT

[@alessandromoussa6988]

Still waiting the Italian dubs...cmon netflix

[@nostalgicrobot]

Russian dub too...

[@junglefury45]

Please be a Season 2 coming soon

[@eezy7127]

there shouldn’t be a season 2. Netflix animated the whole series in the eight episodes they dropped.

[@diosnelfrica590]

This is best on Astro Boy’s last arch and it’s an anime adaptation of the Pluto manga so there isn’t a second season.

[@bhubanreang6836]

Nao need to create a new character who is same like johan

[@fredericwu6427]

il would be cooler if they gave Gesicht more .. hair...

[@Rahul_patel_5547]

Please launch lookism season 2 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@v4l324]

:)

[@lucalamanna-vg2bz]

Mio padre pefforza

[@tarantula51]

Please take this as a note. Make more waifus. If you gonna make me bored from all the monolog atleast make it pretty.

[@ChristianYoga]

???

[@rahmansepti540]

Go watch generic isekai or something

[@emoaf8555]

Watch some hentai neckbeard weeb

[@symphonixblades]

dude wtf Astro Boy as always been about an android boy being similar to humans and the implications that have, if you want waifus go watch something else

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

I think Pluto is for mature audiences, younger people (most anime target market) are not interested in all those plot and intrigue.

[@anime_predator_04]

This anime is not as expected Its mid Not too better not too bad

[@NeoAcetalos-yw1ws]

How is it mid

[@symphonixblades]

​@@NeoAcetalos-yw1wsit's mid for his weak ass brain

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

​@@NeoAcetalos-yw1ws some people even said it was boring. Maybe they expect more actions, more flashy explosion, less talking, less drama. You know we can not satisfy everyone. I think Pluto is for mature audiences, younger people (most anime target market) are not interested in all those plot and intrigue

[@MiniDNM]

Literally one of the best anime idk what you on

[@egehanozkacar4241]

Shonen kid😑

[@freedom-jm8mj]

❤

[@Rahul_patel_5547]

Please launch lookism season 2 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

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[@adamirfan6986]

stupid india

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