24 minSeason 1 • Episode 193
LatestIn 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!
Direction
Tezuka's limited animation style that defined an industry.
Writing
Dark parental rejection beneath Saturday morning adventure.
Production
First anime with a cohesive ongoing narrative.
Creator
Osamu Tezuka
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Japan's first exported anime series, creating the global anime market we know today.
Tezuka based Astro's design on his own childhood loneliness and Japan's post-war identity crisis.
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