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!
Genre: Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Stars: Mari Shimizu, Kazue Tagami, Youko Mizugaki, Akihiko Mitsueda, Seizô Katô, Shingo Kanemoto
Crew: Osamu Dezaki, Osamu Tezuka, Matsuo Ohno
Country: JP
Studio: Fuji TV
Runtime: 30:14 minutes
Quality: HD
First air date: Jan 01, 1963
Last air date: Dec 31, 1966
Episode: 193 Episode
Season: 1 Season
IMDb: 3.6