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Pluto is a perfect mystery, science fiction, drama series. The overall tone of the show from beginning to the end shifts from a detective show to a drama, then it becomes a thriller mystery title. After some point it turns into a thoughtful piece of media that approaches topics like human rights, it also provides shounen plot with solid understanding of artificial intelligence setting at some point as well. Even though I told tons of topics and genres this show handles they and more in an 8 episode (around 60 minutes for each episode) beautifully. But these are not the main beauty of the show. ... It tells and gives opinions on most humane topics using robots and their interactions. This makes this show brilliant and unique.

With the newly developing sophisticated artificial intelligence, robots struggle to understands emotions and the result of these emotions. Watching this struggle also makes you realise humans also doesn’t understand these concepts fully as well. So, during this wholesome journey we start to think some solutions for these problematic topics, like the robots in the series. Because it respects the human as a subject and let viewer to think about the topics it provides. Furthermore, letting them have their own solutions during the show is the part what makes it one of the perfect pieces of media. The only issue about the series is the revelation in the end feels a bit rushed. But it doesn't make the show suffer at all.

Also, it being an 8 episode is a big plus for the series. As a fan of Naoki Urasawa, Monster is a story with 74 episodes. Once it's consumed, it doesn't offer a rewatchability element, and it has slow moments that makes the show more thrilling. These slow moments also prevent viewers from rewatching the show. But Pluto on the other hand as a shorter piece provides more condense experience for viewer.


As a final statement I can easily recommend this show to anyone that wants to have a thrilling experience and want to think about subjects the show presents. If you're not into mystery titles or want to watch an action-packed show without giving any thought the show would disappoint you in these aspects.

It's a generic overpowered character in another world show. As a result, it has similar problems of the other examples for creating a big threat to keep watchers on nerve. But as a surprising fact the main character has a mindset to be seen as a background character during showing his face. On the other hand, he acts like a character has the entire control of the situation. So, he performs roleplay of different architypes to fulfil his desire and this character trait of his is the main premise of the show to be honest. Because of this trait the show starts to differ from ... other overpowered character-based shows.

As a surprising fact the show has one of the most on point humour for its type. The things Kagenou (main character) does to stay in character (trying to be a background character for example) brings the funniest jokes to the show. Especially when he fails during the process. Also, these kind of jokes makes the show more unique for its genre, and gives a reason to continue.

This pharagraph may contain some minor spoilers for the first two episodes. During the first few episodes, the setting and development of the everything like Kagenou getting a crew under his Shadow character and instantly breaking the rules of the world with average opportunities he gets does the show unsettling and rushed. At the same time almost all of the interactions he has are with girls, and this makes show to became a harem as well. As a viewer it's not that bad to watch a harem anime. Furthermore, Kagenou's interaction with girls when he acts like a background character are the most fun parts of the show. But the followers he gathered during the earlier in the show makes it a bit unsettling.

Finally, it can easily be stated the show has some unique elements that has a value to be seen. Yet the generic themes make it suffer as well. If you're into overpowered characters in general and wasn’t some spice it's definitely you show. Otherwise, it can be recommended for the animation and comedy aspect. But it's not a good advice to watch for who are get bored of the concept, and who cannot stand harem elements in a show.