Netflix may not be every die-hard anime fan’s first choice when it comes to where to watch a great series. However, the streaming service has definitely upped its game as of late. Pluto certainly proves that, particularly with how the anime discusses topics like artificial intelligence and robotics. Although it’s not the first work to engage with the subject, Studio M2’s newest outing packs a serious emotional punch by attempting to tackle some critical philosophical questions centered on what it means to be human. If this broad premise sounds familiar, it should. The concept is something that anime audiences have encountered multiple times over the years. However, Pluto also has some more immediate and pressing influences and allusions.Some anime audiences are quick to convey that Pluto is a reboot of Astro Boy, and they’re not wrong since the original manga by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki is based on the beloved classic. However, it should also be pointed out that Osamu Tezuka’s seminal work isn’t the only one that comes to mind when watching Pluto. Despite having no overt connections to Blade Runner, Pluto undoubtedly has some overlapping themes with the sci-fi franchise. As a result, Pluto is worth a watch for any audiences who are fans of the cult classic movie, its follow-up films and animated series, as well as anime, science fiction, and the cyberpunk genre.Some examples within the show — like the boxing match scene — and the franchise’s grander implication that there are robotic “red light” districts are naturally meant to be seen as distasteful. Still, other instances entirely disregard ethics and compassion. Black Lotus’ Episodes 3 and 4, “The Human Condition” and “The Doll Hunt,” indicate that some replicants are arguably manufactured to be recreationally hunted, which is horrific. The main protagonist of the animated series, Elle, finds herself in such a predicament despite not remembering the event until later. Nevertheless, moments like these explain why replicants harbor so much anger and resentment towards humankind and why it’s not a big surprise when Elle decides to exact revenge on those who have wronged her and the others.
Netflix may not be every die-hard anime fan’s first choice when it comes to where to watch a great series. However, the streaming service has definitely upped its game as of late. Pluto certainly proves that, particularly with how the anime discusses topics like artificial intelligence and robotics. Although it’s not the first work to engage with the subject, Studio M2’s newest outing packs a serious emotional punch by attempting to tackle some critical philosophical questions centered on what it means to be human. If this broad premise sounds familiar, it should. The concept is something that anime audiences have encountered multiple times over the years. However, Pluto also has some more immediate and pressing influences and allusions.
Some anime audiences are quick to convey that Pluto is a reboot of Astro Boy, and they’re not wrong since the original manga by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki is based on the beloved classic. However, it should also be pointed out that Osamu Tezuka’s seminal work isn’t the only one that comes to mind when watching Pluto. Despite having no overt connections to Blade Runner, Pluto undoubtedly has some overlapping themes with the sci-fi franchise. As a result, Pluto is worth a watch for any audiences who are fans of the cult classic movie, its follow-up films and animated series, as well as anime, science fiction, and the cyberpunk genre.
Some examples within the show — like the boxing match scene — and the franchise’s grander implication that there are robotic “red light” districts are naturally meant to be seen as distasteful. Still, other instances entirely disregard ethics and compassion. Black Lotus‘ Episodes 3 and 4, “The Human Condition” and “The Doll Hunt,” indicate that some replicants are arguably manufactured to be recreationally hunted, which is horrific. The main protagonist of the animated series, Elle, finds herself in such a predicament despite not remembering the event until later. Nevertheless, moments like these explain why replicants harbor so much anger and resentment towards humankind and why it’s not a big surprise when Elle decides to exact revenge on those who have wronged her and the others.
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