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Astro Boy (1980)

52 Episodes 24 min FALL 1980
FINISHED ★ 6.8

Synopsis

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.

Episodes

52 / 52 Episodes
1
Episode 1
The Birth Of Atom
The "Birth of Astro Boy" is the start of electrifying entertainment for many future episodes. Before young Toby dies after a car accident he tells his father to build a robot just like him and to love him. Astro Boy is born and struggles to get used to his powers. He can fly and has strengths which get him in trouble with his father and those around him.
2
Episode 2
Atom vs. Atlas
3
Episode 3
The Robot Circus
After Astro Boy thinks he's disowned by his father he puts his trust into an owner of a circus who wants to exploit Astro Boy's robotic abilities.
4
Episode 4
Episode 4
Astro Boy goes to school to try to fit in as a normal being, but he meets with the opposition of his classmates who want robots out of the school. Astro Boy shows his superior powers and kicks butt in this full-color episode.
5
Episode 5
Episode 5
Astro Boy has a strange feeling before bad things happen. His robot parents are taken and he's out to rescue his parents. He takes on his nemesis Atlas who is bent on taking revenge on humanity.
6
Episode 6
Episode 6
Astro Boy saves the day again in this action-​packed full-​color story. Astro flies to the protection of another robot, an escapee from the evil Robot Land. But the other denizens of Robot Land aren't going to let this happen without a fight.
7
Episode 7
Episode 7
A "Frankenstein" robot-monster is created at the Ministry of Science, and the monster unwittingly becomes a thief.
8
Episode 8
Episode 8
Thirteen Thirteenth Street is a spooky old haunted house that is the setting for Astro Boy's exciting adventure. Dr. Leopold and his cat are the only ones who live there. When five boys disappear there, Daddy Walrus and Astro go to find them. They're all right, but as soon as they are freed, all the animals start running wild. Are they rebelling for being kept in cages?
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Episode 9
Episode 9
Astro investigates a drought, only to run into his arch-nemesis, Atlas!
10
Episode 10
Episode 10
Astro helps his friend Konrad in a rocket-car race, even as Skunk runs interference.
11
Episode 11
Episode 11
Guravia has just elected a robot President, Rag, but he needs Astro's help to take the post.
12
Episode 12
Episode 12
Astro and Skunk race to find the head of a Mars development robot, Damdam.
13
Episode 13
Episode 13
A special Christmas eve contest looks to elect the best Robot of the year, with Skunk as the figurative Grinch.
14
Episode 14
Episode 14
Dr. Elefun has a special surprise for Astro - a sister named Uran, who can't seem to stay out of trouble.
15
Episode 15
Episode 15
Robio of the Globes and Robiet of the Chariots fall in love, against the wishes of their families and its up to Astro to prevent a tragic finale.
16
Episode 16
Episode 16
Astro leads a mission to Mars but learns of a secret Alien plot to control Mars, and eventually Earth.
17
Episode 17
Episode 17
Astro and his friend Gen try to prevent Skunk from hijacking a cargo ship, the Carolina 3.
18
Episode 18
Episode 18
A field trip by Daddy Walrus goes bad when Atlas kidnaps the whole class to make Astro work with him.
19
Episode 19
Episode 19
Astro suddenly becomes a public enemy when balloons that look like him, and carrying bombs, appear over the city.
20
Episode 20
Episode 20
Astro meets Pook, a shape-shifter who has unwittingly helped a gang of thieves.
21
Episode 21
Episode 21
The maiden voyage of the Titan meets with disaster, in the form of a hail of meteorites.
22
Episode 22
Episode 22
The story of True, the robot who cried 'earthquake.'
23
Episode 23
Episode 23
A ski trip is cut short by an invading alien force.
24
Episode 24
Episode 24
Pruto is out to prove that he is more powerful than Astro.
25
Episode 25
Episode 25
Pruto continues on his rampage and only Astro can stop him.
26
Episode 26
Episode 26
The Vikings terrorize the city and Astro must go undercover to find them.
27
Episode 27
Episode 27
Astro travels through time to save a 15th century Prince.
28
Episode 28
Episode 28
Uran yearns to meet the movie-star Tom Stanton and finds that the real star is his stunt double, Sam.
29
Episode 29
Episode 29
Astro helps Livian as she brings news of the melting polar icebergs.
30
Episode 30
Episode 30
Uran gets a twin as she is unable to live up to the expectations of her parents.
31
Episode 31
Episode 31
An old D51 steam engine must weather the storm to save Astro and his classmates.
32
Episode 32
Episode 32
Astro travels back in time and Julius Caesar entrusts him with Cleopatra's royal staff.
33
Episode 33
Episode 33
An out of control subway train is Astro's newest ploy to draw Astro out.
34
Episode 34
Episode 34
A real elephant and cub wander into a robot safari and its up to Astro to save them from Zohra.
35
Episode 35
Episode 35
Astro and Uran visit Bee Island and uncover a new mystery.
36
Episode 36
Episode 36
Astro and friends try to save the Golden Coral Forest and run into a hunter and a monster.
37
Episode 37
Episode 37
Astro goes in search of the writer of many messages in bottles.
38
Episode 38
Episode 38
The most powerful weapon on Earth becomes the target of some of Astro's foes.
39
Episode 39
Episode 39
One of Dr. Elefun's old inventions is in the wrong hands and Astro and Shalock Holmespan must find it.
40
Episode 40
Episode 40
Dr. Elefun reassembles a dismembered robot which leads to a new quest.
41
Episode 41
Episode 41
A powerful new invader from space threatens the Earth and its up to Astro and Dr. Elefun to save the day.
42
Episode 42
Episode 42
Three obsolete robots fight for a new purpose, with the help of Astro.
43
Episode 43
Episode 43
Atlas attacks space stations near Saturn and Jupiter, prompting an all-out attack by Earth's forces.
44
Episode 44
Episode 44
Snow in the summer is a portent of a new alien threat.
45
Episode 45
Episode 45
Uran goes on the ultimate quest - for God!
46
Episode 46
Episode 46
Astro goes in search of space pirates.
47
Episode 47
Episode 47
Astro is powerless for a day, just as a hijacker takes over a luxury airship.
48
Episode 48
Episode 48
Daddy Walrus takes the class to see a mysterious face in a rock, and the legend behind it.
49
Episode 49
Episode 49
Uran and Astro both want to get rid of an unwanted robot.
50
Episode 50
Episode 50
Astro travels to the land of the Vikings with Dr. Elefun.
51
Episode 51
Episode 51
Astro explores a Mayan pyramid and finds a new mystery.
52
Episode 52
Episode 52
Astro falls for Nikki (Nuka), his partner as they search for some stolen plans.

Characters

Atom Tetsuwan

Atom Tetsuwan

Main

Ochanomizu Hakase

Ochanomizu Hakase

Main

Atlas

Atlas

Main

Kuroo Hazama

Kuroo Hazama

Supporting

Pinoko

Pinoko

Supporting

Uran

Uran

Supporting

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Information

Aired Sep 30, 1980
to Dec 22, 1981
Season FALL 1980
Source Unknown
Format Unknown

Genres

Action Adventure Mecha Sci-Fi

Studios

Tezuka Productions

Statistics

Score ★ 6.8
Popularity #3654

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