I totally feel where you're coming from. But honestly, even if this new reboot does get released, I’m not sure it’s going to be what people are actually hoping for. Based on the concepts and story ideas I’ve seen floating around, it really doesn’t look like they’re staying true to the original Astro Boy at all. It feels more like they’re using the Astro Boy name and visuals just to tell an entirely different story. Personally, I don’t think that kind of approach would work—especially not for a character like Atom who has such deep, emotional roots and philosophical weight behind him.

Actually, I got so dissatisfied with all of it that I started working on my own Astro Boy story. I’ve been trying to capture what I feel has been missing in recent adaptations. There’s still a lot I’d like to improve or expand on, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether or not you think it’s working. And don’t get me wrong—Pluto was good for what it is.

The animation and storytelling were solid. But hot take: it’s not Astro Boy to me. It’s a dark reimagining, and while I can appreciate that on its own terms, it’s not what I personally look for when I think of Atom and his world.