EP 17

Earth's Strongest Robot / The Rise of Pluto

Canon/HIGH

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Coming off 'Dark Robot Hunters,' which placed Astro Boy squarely in the middle of escalating tension between robots and humans, this episode marks a significant turning point by introducing Pluto — a figure whose presence will reshape the season's thematic direction. It signals a shift from episodic conflict toward a deeper, more philosophically driven narrative. What follows in 'Pluto is Undying' builds directly on the groundwork laid here, making this episode essential viewing rather than optional.

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EP 17

Earth's Strongest Robot / The Rise of Pluto

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

0 Fans

5star
4star
3star
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1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off 'Dark Robot Hunters,' which placed Astro Boy squarely in the middle of escalating tension between robots and humans, this episode marks a significant turning point by introducing Pluto — a figure whose presence will reshape the season's thematic direction. It signals a shift from episodic conflict toward a deeper, more philosophically driven narrative. What follows in 'Pluto is Undying' builds directly on the groundwork laid here, making this episode essential viewing rather than optional.

QUICK TAKES

©Tezuka Productions/SPEJ

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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©Tezuka Productions/SPEJ

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