Astro Boy English Sub & Dub

About Astro Boy

If you are hunting for a new action series, Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) deserves a look (1963). The setup goes like this. 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.

More of the story: 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.

As an action title, 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

Mushi Production is the studio behind Astro Boy, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The action focus matters here: 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.