Series synopsis
Astro Boy, also known as 鉄腕アトム is a Japanese animation mystery sci-fi & fantasy kids television series that premiered on Fuji TV on January 1, 1963. It ended on December 31, 1966. It stars Mari Shimizu, Kazue Tagami, Youko Mizugaki and Akihiko Mitsueda.
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 ...
Premise
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!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mari Shimizu as Atom
- Kazue Tagami as Atom (voice)
- Youko Mizugaki as Uran
- Akihiko Mitsueda as Atlas
- Seizo Kato as Skank (voice)
- Shingo Kanemoto as Detective Tawashi
- Kiyoshi Komiyama as Cobalt
- Masaaki Yajima as Higeoyaji (Shunsaku Ban)
Supporting cast
- Hisashi Yokomori as Tenma Hakase
- Shinpei Sakamoto as Detective Nakamura
- Iemasa Kayumi as Skunk
- Kei Taguchi as Lamp
- Hisashi Katsuta as Ochanomizu Hakase
- Kazuo Kumakura as Higeoyaji (Shunsaku Ban)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 193 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 193 | January 1, 1963 | December 31, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Birth of Astro Boy Dr. Tenma, Director General of the Science Ministry, loses his son Tobio in an accident. He decides to create the robot Astro Boy, who looks just like Tobio, using the best of the Science Ministry's technology. |
January 1, 1963 |
| 2 |
Colosso It is the year 2000 and robots have been put in charge of making other robots when there are no longer enough people to do the work. Astro Boy dreams of having a real mother, just like human boys. The robot workers are making an experimental new robot named Colosso who goes berserk and escapes shortly after coming to life. The only hope is for Astro Boy to stop him before he cause too much trouble. (In the original Japanese version, Colosso was named "Frankenstein") |
January 8, 1963 |
| 3 |
Expedition to Mars Astroboy is selected to lead a search party to find the survivors of the first manned expedition to Mars. This meets strong objection from the spaceship's captain, who protests taking orders from a robot. |
January 15, 1963 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 1963 |
| Last aired | December 31, 1966 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |