Astro Boy

JP, 1963

TV show

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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!

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Collection

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Credits

writer

Osamu Tezuka

Duration

30:00

Production places
JP
Production dates
1963

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

tmdb-tv-10826

Language

Japanese

Subject categories

Animation

Mystery

TMDB-TV

10826

Wikidata

Q2868550

Collected

1052 times

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