Astro Boy
TV ShowTitle | 鉄腕アトム |
User score | 7.6 |
Release date | Jan 1, 1963 |
Release date of last episode | Dec 31, 1966 |
Genre | Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids |
Director | Osamu Tezuka |
Production country | Japan |
Production companies | Tezuka Productions, Mushi Production, Meiji Seika |
Series status | Ended |
Seasons count | 1 (List of episodes) |
Episodes count | 193 |
Run time | 30 min. |
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!