Pluto
Summary: Gesicht, an android police detective of Europol, is tasked with finding the murderer of Montblanc, a retired war hero robot. Although it appears that only a robot could have committed this crime, the murder of a renowned robot rights activist casts doubts on the criminal's identity. Indeed, outside of an isolated and unexplained incident that occurred eight years ago, robots are programmed to be unable to kill human beings. However, the lack of human evidence on the crime scene and the similarity of modus operandi lead Gesicht to suspect that the two murderers might be the same beingâbe they man or robot.
Shortly after Montblanc's passing, another retired elite war robot is mysteriously eliminated. Gesicht notices a pattern in the choice of murder victim: both dead robots belonged to a group of the seven most powerful war machines ever designed. Determined to stop the murderer from eliminating the five remaining veterans, Gesicht seeks help from Atom, a cutting-edge android who resembles a human boy. The duo must now hunt down the rogue killer before the series of murders is carried on, lest the very fabric of society suffer irremediable damage.
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Description
Gesicht, an android police detective of Europol, is tasked with finding the murderer of Montblanc, a retired war hero robot. Although it appears that only a robot could have committed this crime, the murder of a renowned robot rights activist casts doubts on the criminal's identity. Indeed, outside of an isolated and unexplained incident that occurred eight years ago, robots are programmed to be unable to kill human beings. However, the lack of human evidence on the crime scene and the similarity of modus operandi lead Gesicht to suspect that the two murderers might be the same beingâbe they man or robot.
Shortly after Montblanc's passing, another retired elite war robot is mysteriously eliminated. Gesicht notices a pattern in the choice of murder victim: both dead robots belonged to a group of the seven most powerful war machines ever designed. Determined to stop the murderer from eliminating the five remaining veterans, Gesicht seeks help from Atom, a cutting-edge android who resembles a human boy. The duo must now hunt down the rogue killer before the series of murders is carried on, lest the very fabric of society suffer irremediable damage.
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Pluto Review
Pluto â Gesicht, an android police detective of Europol, is tasked with finding the murderer of Montblanc, a retired war hero robot. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense conventions as a ONA work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.45). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Pluto offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Atom
Main
Hikasa, Youko
Japanese
Atom
Main
Stahl, Laura
English
Atom
Main
Cardoso, Gab
Portuguese (BR)
Atom
Main
Bernard, Ophélie
French
Atom
Main
Gil, Leslie
Spanish
Atom
Main
Suarez, Riccardo
Italian
Atom
Main
Leisner, Amira
German
Gesicht
Main
Fuji, Shinshuu
Japanese
Gesicht
Main
Abreu, Marco AntĂŽnio
Portuguese (BR)
Gesicht
Main
Vande Brake, Jason
English
Gesicht
Main
Michaël, Jean-Pierre
French
Gesicht
Main
Selim, Erick
Spanish
Gesicht
Main
Angrisano, Alberto
Italian
Gesicht
Main
Varga, GĂĄbor
Hungarian
Gesicht
Main
Winkler, Sebastian
German
Adolf's Brother
Supporting
Nitta, Hideto
Japanese
Adolf's Brother
Supporting
Le, Aleks
English
Adolf's Brother
Supporting
Matjas, FĂĄbio
Portuguese (BR)
Adolf's Brother
Supporting
Cagiano, Rodrigo
Portuguese (BR)
Adolf's Brother
Supporting
Canales, Henrique
Portuguese (BR)
Staff
Ge, Yangqian
Producer
Ikou, Yuushi
Producer
Maruyama, Shintarou
Producer
Nagasaki, Takashi
Producer
Noda, Fuko
Producer
Udagawa, Sumio
Producer
Kawaguchi, Toshio
Director, Key Animation
Mima, Masafumi
Sound Director
Aoyama, Hiroshi
Episode Director
Matano, Hiromichi
Episode Director
Okamoto, Yasutomo
Episode Director, Storyboard
Shimazaki, Nanako
Episode Director, Storyboard
Shintani, Kento
Episode Director
Uda, Kounosuke
Episode Director
Umehara, Takahiro
Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Chief Animation Director
Yoshimura, Fumihiro
Episode Director
Inamoto, Tatsurou
Script
Yamashita, Heisuke
Script
Kojima, Masayuki
Storyboard
Matsuo, Kou
Storyboard