Astro Boy (series)
鉄腕アトム- User score: 7.1
- Production country: Japan
- Creator: Osamu Tezuka
- Production companies: Tezuka Productions, Mushi Production
- Genre: Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Release date: 1/1/1963
- Release date of last episode: 12/31/1966
- Series status: Ended
- Seasons count: 1 ( List of episodes )
- Episodes count: 193
- Run time: 30 min.
Series description
In the year 2000, Dr. Boyton creates a super-robot in his deceased son's image. He calls the robot Astro Boy. Astro Boy can swim oceans, leap over mountains, even fly into space on his own power. However, Astro Boy can't replace his son. Dr. Boyton becomes dissatisfied with the boy robot and disowns him. Astro Boy is befriended by Dr. Packadermus J. Elefun of the Institute of Science, who guides him through his adventures. Endowed with super strength, rocket-powered flight, a selfless heart and a kind demeanor, Astro Boy fights a never-ending crusade against the forces of evil!
