Pluto
A critically acclaimed manga series by Naoki Urasawa, reimagining Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy story 'The Greatest Robot on Earth' as a sophisticated murder mystery exploring themes of artificial intelligence, war, and what it means to be human.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2003
Origin
Japan
Tags
sci-fimysteryrobotsartificial intelligencepsychologicalthrillerdetectivemature
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Pluto
Aliases
Not specified
Type
manga
Release Year
2003
Status
Unknown
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Naoki Urasawa, Takashi Nagasaki, Osamu Tezuka (original concept)
Publisher
Shogakukan
Original Work
manga
Genre
sci-fi, mystery, robots, artificial intelligence, psychological, thriller, detective, mature
Content Information
Synopsis
A critically acclaimed manga series by Naoki Urasawa, reimagining Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy story 'The Greatest Robot on Earth' as a sophisticated murder mystery exploring themes of artificial intelligence, war, and what it means to be human.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
What defines humanity, Trauma and memory, Prejudice against artificial beings, The cost of war
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Manga
volumes:8
chapters:65
serialization:Big Comic Original (2003-2009)
status:Completed
Anime Adaptation
series:Pluto (2023)
episodes:8
studio:Studio M2
platform:Netflix
Stage Play
adaptations:Multiple stage adaptations in Japan
reception:Critical acclaim
Commercial Information
Manga Sales
Over 9 million copies worldwide
Anime Production
High-budget Netflix original series
Merchandising
Limited premium collectibles and art books
Licensing
Licensed in multiple countries
Economic Impact
Significant revenue for mature manga market
Market Reach
Global audience through translations and Netflix
Fan Culture
Fandom
Dedicated adult manga and anime enthusiasts
Community Size
Smaller but highly engaged fanbase
Fan Creations
Analysis videos, fan art, literary discussions
Conventions
Featured at mature manga and literary events
Online Communities
Active on Reddit, manga forums, and literary discussion groups
Cultural Impact
Influenced serious science fiction manga and AI storytelling
Historical Development
Creation
2003 - Manga serialization begins
Key Milestones
2003: Serialization starts in Big Comic Original, 2004-2009: Consistent critical acclaim throughout run, 2009: Manga concludes with 8 volumes, 2010s: Multiple international awards and recognition, 2023: Netflix anime adaptation premieres, 2023: Renewed international attention and acclaim
Evolution
From respected manga to internationally acclaimed masterpiece
Legacy
Considered one of the finest examples of mature manga storytelling
Related Links
www.shogakukan.co.jp
netflix.com
www.enjoyip.com