Astro Boy
鉄腕アトム
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Synopsis
In the distant year 2003, Japan is a technological utopia, and robots are everywhere. One such robot, Tobio, was built by the brilliant Dr. Tenma to replace his dead son. But when it soon becomes apparent that Tobio is an imperfect copy of his departed child, Dr. Tenma throws him out. He is rescued from the scrap heap by the benevolent Professor Ochanomizu, a crusader for robot civil rights. Now the little robot, renamed Astro Boy, is given a mission to defend Japan and the world from all manner of sinister threats. Using his seven super-abilities and 100,000 horsepower worth of strength to battle evil, Astro hopes to set an example to the world of the good which all robots are capable of.
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About Astro Boy
Looking for background on Astro Boy (鉄腕アトム)? This action, adventure and drama series by Mushi Production (1963) starts out like this. The setup: In the distant year 2003, Japan is a technological utopia, and robots are everywhere. One such robot, Tobio, was built by the brilliant Dr.
Another thread: Tenma to replace his dead son. When it soon turns into apparent that Tobio is an imperfect copy of his departed child, Dr. Tenma throws him out.
With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Atom Tetsuwan (Mari Shimizu) and Uran (Reiko Mutou) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 193 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.
Production & Appeal
Production sits with Mushi Production, which means the visual identity of Astro Boy follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Mari Shimizu as Atom Tetsuwan, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1963, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
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- How many episodes does Astro Boy have?
- Astro Boy has 193 episodes in total. Every released episode is listed on this page.
- Do I need to watch anything before Astro Boy?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Astro Boy still airing?
- Astro Boy is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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