Astro Boy

Overview

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!

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

January 1, 1963

Last aired

December 31, 1966

Episodes

193

Network

Fuji TV

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Production

Tezuka Productions,Mushi Production

Creator

Osamu Tezuka

IMDb

tt0056739