Astro Boy

TV Series

1980

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7.7/10
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Animation
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Comedy
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In 2030 AD, after being abandoned by his creator, a young boy robot is rescued by an Android Advocate, Dr Elefun, who adopts him as his own and guides him in the use of his special powers to aid and protect mankind and robot-kind.

Wed, 01 Oct, 1980
S1.E1The Birth Of Astro Boy
Dr Boynton is so driven by his work as a robot engineer thst he neglects his promise to spend time with his son Toby at an amusement park. As Toby leaves the park, he is caught in a traffic collision. Before dying, Toby has his father promise him to make the new robot in his image and treat it like a son. Overcome with grief, Boynton completes the project and brings "Toby" to life. Unknown to Dr Boynton, a shady criminal called Skunk stole the plans for "Toby" and plans to make a robot of his own with a new circuit known as the Omega Factor.
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Wed, 08 Oct, 1980
S1.E2Astro Boy Vs. Atlas
Dr. Boynton and Toby depart on an ocean liner for America. Not knowing his own strength, Toby causes a huge mess during dinner. Angrily, Dr Boynton rejects Toby on the spot, declaring that he's just a robot and that he has no son. Meanwhile, Skunk attempts to teach Atlas his criminal ways and eventually takes Atlas on a mission to steel gold from the same boat that Dr Boynton and Toby are on...
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Mari Shimizu
Atom (voice)
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Hisashi Katsuta
Dr. Ochanomizu (voice)
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Ichiro Nagai
Detective Tawashi (voice)
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Katsuji Mori
Atlas (voice)
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Masako Sugaya
Uran (voice)
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Yusaku Yara
Detective Nakamura (voice)

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Release date

October 1, 1980 (United States)

Country of origin

Japan

Language

Japanese

Production companies

Tezuka Productions
Mushi Production

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