Astro Boy (1980) poster
TV Series Finished Fall 1980

Astro Boy (1980)

Tetsuwan Atom (1980) · 鉄腕アトム

Action Adventure Mecha Sci-Fi
★ 6.9AniList score
52Episodes
24 minPer episode
MangaSource

Creating a robotic boy in the image of his recently deceased son Tobio, Professor Tenma thought nothing could go wrong now that his beloved child had been "reborn"... that is, until he comes to realize that this invention… Read more

Storyline

Creating a robotic boy in the image of his recently deceased son Tobio, Professor Tenma thought nothing could go wrong now that his beloved child had been "reborn"... that is, until he comes to realize that this invention could never replace his son. Before long, however, the robot is kidnapped and spirited away to a robot circus in America, where he is soon rescued by Dr. Ochanomizu, and taken into his care. Tobio is given the new name Tetsuwan Atom, and transforms into Japan's crime-fighting hero, although his anti-violent pacifist views and overall childlike naivety tend to clash with his battles often. (Source: Anime News Network)

Characters & Japanese Voice Cast

Atom Tetsuwan Atom Tetsuwan Main VA: Mari Shimizu
Ochanomizu Hakase Ochanomizu Hakase Main VA: Hisashi Katsuta
Atlas Atlas Main VA: Katsuji Mori
Kuroo Hazama Kuroo Hazama Supporting VA: Nachi Nozawa
Umatarou Tenma Umatarou Tenma Supporting VA: Tamio Ooki
Uran Uran Supporting VA: Masako Sugaya
Pinoko Pinoko Supporting VA: Junko Hori
Hamegg Hamegg Supporting VA: Ichirou Nagai
Satan Satan Supporting VA: Shouzou Iizuka
Tobio Tenma Tobio Tenma Supporting
Katou Katou Supporting VA: Kei Tomiyama

Seasons & Related Anime

PrequelAtom: The Beginning TV Series · 2017 AlternativeAstro Boy (2003) TV Series · 2003 AlternativeAstro Boy TV Series · 1963 AlternativeASTROBOY Tetsuwan Atom: Atom Tanjou no Himitsu Movie · 2003 AlternativeTetsuwan Atom: Ao Kishi no Kan Movie · 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Astro Boy (1980) have?

Astro Boy (1980) has 52 episodes.

Which studio made Astro Boy (1980)?

Astro Boy (1980) is produced by Tezuka Productions.

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