Astro Boy English Sub & Dub

About Astro Boy

Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) blends action, adventure and sci-fi by Mushi Production (1963). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: In the year 2003, Professor Tenma is distraught when his son Tobio is killed in a car accident. He loses himself in his latest project, creating Atom, a robot boy programmed to be forever good.

Another thread: Upset that his Tobio-substitute can never grow up, Tenma sells Atom to Ham Egg, the cruel ringmaster of a robot circus. Atom crosses paths with the kindly Professor Ochanomizu, who adopts him, inspires him to become a crusader against evil, and before long builds him a robot "sister," Uran.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Mushi Production, which means the visual identity of Astro Boy follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.1/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 1963, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.