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!
CreatorsOsamu Tezuka
WritersOsamu Tezuka
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First air date1963-01-01
Last air date1966-12-31
Production countriesJapan
LanguageJapanese
Production companiesTezuka Productions, Mushi Production, Meiji Seika
