Pluto (stylized in all capital letters) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa. It was serialized in Shogakukan’s seinen manga magazine Big Comic Original from September 2003 to April 2009.
According to the IMDb: In a distant future where sentient humanoid robots pass for humans, someone or something is out to destroy the seven great robots of the world. Europol’s top detective Gesicht is assigned to investigate these mysterious robot serial murders the only catch is that he himself is one of the seven targets.
Quick Facts
| Title | Pluto |
| Type | Anime (Netflix Original Series) |
| Release Date | October 26, 2023 (Netflix, worldwide) |
| Composer | Yugo Kanno |
| Based On | Manga by Naoki Urasawa & Takashi Nagasaki (from Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy) |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Where to Watch | Netflix |
Who is the composer of Pluto
Yugo Kanno: Yugo Kanno, also known as 菅野 祐悟, was born on June 5, 1977. He is a Japanese musician and composer who has appeared in numerous television dramas, anime series, and films. He composed some famous series which include JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Psycho-Pass, Batman Ninja, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, and Ajin.
Music of Pluto Soundtrack
The soundtrack features a variety of tracks set in a neo-futuristic world where humans and high-functioning robots live in perfect communities. Some of the tracks on the soundtrack include:
The full track list for each disc of the soundtrack is listed below:
Disc 1:
- Clues to the Truth
- Spirit of Love
- Restless Period
- Feel Elegant
- Panic Sense
- Puzzled Mind
- Non-Existence
- Empty Feeling
- Know My Grief
- Armful of Flowers
- Quiet Time
- The Sorrow is World
- Shadows on the Sand
- People on the Diagonal
- A Tactics We Can’t Lose
- Ray of Hope
- Tragic Beauty
- Cruel Plan
- Solitary Combat
- Endless Friction
- Looming Crisis
- Hatred Tornado
Disc 2:
- Warrior’s Family
- The Song My Mother Hums
- Cherished Memories
- Impatience
- Contradiction Battle
- Ordinary but Precious Day
- Past Pain
- Deep Affection
- Peaceful Mind
- Tremendous Twist
- Pushed into a Corner
- Desire for Revenge
- Invisible Terror
- Sharp Ridge
- Nothing Out of Hand
- Already Alive at Heart
- Catastrophic Spiral
- Death Battle
- Black Out
- Final Showdown
- Get Close to Each Other
- Love of Science
- Zeal for Life
- The Song of Bora
Pluto streams exclusively on Netflix, where all eight episodes became available worldwide on October 26, 2023. The official soundtrack by Yugo Kanno — 46 tracks across two discs — is also available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Pluto?
The score for Netflix’s Pluto was composed by Japanese musician Yugo Kanno, known for his work on Psycho-Pass, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and Ajin.
Is Pluto based on a manga?
Yes. Pluto is based on the manga by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, a reimagining of the \u201cGreatest Robot on Earth\u201d story arc from Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy.
Where can I watch Pluto?
Pluto streams exclusively on Netflix. All eight episodes were released together on October 26, 2023.
How many episodes does Pluto have?
The series has eight episodes, all adapted from Naoki Urasawa’s manga.
Is the Pluto soundtrack available to stream?
Yes. Yugo Kanno’s Pluto score, which spans 46 tracks across two discs, is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
Who directed the Pluto anime?
The series was helmed by Masao Maruyama, a founding member of MAPPA studio, with animation produced by Genco and Studio M2.
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