Summary
Astro Boy’s optimistic and hopeful personality shines in Netflix’s adaptation of Pluto, attracting both new and old fans. The series successfully updated Astro Boy for modern audiences, capturing his iconic characteristics while also introducing him to a new generation. Despite Pluto’s dark themes, Astro Boy is relatable and kid-friendly, bringing hope and inspiration to children everywhere.
With the launch of Netflixanime adaptation of Naoki Urasawa’s work The Pluto, Astro Boy returns to the small screen once again, but like so many anime characters that existed before the turn of the century, there’s always the question of whether it’s possible to combine his traditional personality and mindset with today’s sensibilities. or not. Furthermore, with so many new anime characters, there is the added question of whether it is necessary to bring back a classic character. Regarding Astro Boy, the answer to both questions is yes – and because of that, the anime industry is in a much better position.
Since his debut in 1952, Astro Boy has always been more than just a super-powered robot capable of taking down villains and evil machines three times his size. He is also a kind boy who, despite being spurned by his creator, never lets that insensitivity get him down, nor does he allow it to darken his view of the world.
Astro Boy had an immediate and automatic appeal to children everywhere. He is a hero who is also a child like them – he goes to school, likes to have fun, makes mistakes, and gets scolded by the guardians. But no matter how difficult it is, Astro Boy is always optimistic. Thus, he gave countless children hope that there is always a brighter tomorrow. While Netflix’s Pluto is primarily a psychological thriller involving Gesicht, a super robot detective investigating the mysterious deaths of other advanced robots and humans, Astro Boy plays a pivotal role. in the story.
Astro Boy is hope for children everywhere
Astro Boy (1980) and Pluto (2023)
While Pluto is still an excellent story without any of Astro Boy’s knowledge, author Naoki Urasawa clearly wants to introduce him to a new generation of manga fans – fans who enjoy stories darker, grittier stories with less overt stories about “good and evil.” Despite the darker subject matter, Astro Boy’s original wholesome, friendly, and hopeful personality still shines through.
Netflix’s Pluto builds on Urasawa’s efforts to keep Astro Boy relevant and introduce him to another generation of anime fans who have certainly heard of him but not necessarily understand his legacy. Netflix’s version does an even better job than Urasawa’s manga in updating Astro Boy for modern audiences. He continues to have all the traits that have made him one of the most iconic anime characters in the world. More importantly, however, the series does an excellent job of depicting the childlike qualities that endear him to children everywhere.
Astro Boy’s kid-friendliness remains the same but is different
Astro Boy (2009)
The Netflix adaptation of Pluto ends with Astro Boy in a better place as a franchise in the eyes of the public. Although this character may be over 70 years old, Pluto proves that he still has a “young soul”. At every level, he becomes more serious and unflinching, with an equal degree of humanity.
That is, despite Pluto’s darkness, Astro Boy’s original legacy lives on. He is still approachable, if not more so, with people, especially with children. Faced with the risk of being hunted down by an unknown attacker, Astro Boy remain positive and hopeful through it all. Thanks to Netflix‘S The PlutoAnother generation of fans will be able to enjoy such a small robot boy.
The Pluto currently streaming on Netflix.