Critic Reviews

As a whole, Pluto makes for one of the most moving pieces of animation in recent memory. Its reflections on artificial intelligence are bolstered by an underlying empathy for its characters, breathing life into concepts that have been done to death in myriad other tales.

Pluto is a masterful character-driven drama about the fallout of war and what it means to be human. The series’ central whodunnit falls a little flat, but it more than makes up for it with impeccable emotional arcs. Although the series took over six years to make, it was worth the wait.

If you're a fan of "Pluto," seeing this story rendered in animation will be worth the wait. If you're a newbie, the mystery will keep you hooked and the character arcs will make you glad you stayed.

Even if Pluto strikes some sci-fi watchers as a bit derivative or self-serious, animation fans should appreciate its designs, fluidity, and invention. This is a great-looking show, and effective testimony for how sometimes fantastical stories are better-served by animation rather than live-action.