Synopsis
Set in a future where machines have advanced to the point of autonomy and become a point of major contention in the political and social realms, Astro Boy (1980) chronicles the struggles of a crime-fighting young robot named Atom. Created in the image of his enigmatic inventor's deceased son, Atom survives rough beginnings, getting saved and adopted by the benevolent Dr. Ochanomizu. In his pursuit of justice, Atom finds himself in the midst of numerous clashes with various factions, and is often...
Background
The original Japanese version of the series ran for 52 episodes while the English version ran for a reduced 51 episodes, as the first two episodes were combined into one, resulting in the omission of the entire backstory of the main antagonist. This creates issues when the antagonist appears later i...
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FAQ
Astro Boy (1980) has 52 episodes.
Astro Boy (1980) is currently finished airing.
Astro Boy (1980) was produced by Tezuka Productions.
Astro Boy (1980) aired Oct 1, 1980 to Dec 23, 1981.
Astro Boy (1980) is based on a Manga.
