Astro Boy
鉄腕アトム
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.
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Synopsis
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.
About
Astro Boy premiered on October 1, 1980. and was created by Osamu Tezuka. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Kids genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 52 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Nippon TV. and concluded its run on December 23, 1981.
Why viewers enjoy Astro Boy
Astro Boy targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Kids elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Kids sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Astro Boy was animated by Tezuka Productions, Mushi Production, Nippon Television Network Corporation, under the creative direction of Osamu Tezuka, and broadcast on Nippon TV.
Critical reception
Astro Boy holds a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 88 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Astro Boy include: superhero, mecha, based on manga, robot, 1980s, anime, astro boy. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Mari Shimizu
Hisashi Katsuta
Ichiro Nagai
Katsuji Mori
Masako Sugaya
Yusaku Yara
Production credits
- Created by
- Osamu Tezuka
- Direction
- Osamu Tezuka · Noboru Ishiguro
Release dates
Premiered
October 1, 1980
Last aired
December 23, 1981
Seasons & episodes
Season1
Astro Boy
October 1, 1980·52episodes
Season1
Astro Boy
October 1, 1980·52episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- superhero
- mecha
- based on manga
- robot
- 1980s
- anime
- astro boy
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Frequently asked questions
When did Astro Boy premiere?
Astro Boy premiered on October 1, 1980.
How many seasons does Astro Boy have?
Astro Boy has 1 season and 52 episodes in total.
What genre is Astro Boy?
Astro Boy is classified under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Kids.
What networks did Astro Boy air on?
Astro Boy aired on Nippon TV.
Who created Astro Boy?
Astro Boy was created by Osamu Tezuka.
Is Astro Boy finished?
Yes, Astro Boy concluded its run on December 23, 1981.
How long is each episode of Astro Boy?
Each episode of Astro Boy runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Astro Boy from?
Astro Boy is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Astro Boy?
Astro Boy holds a rating of 7.8 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
