In 2030 AD, after being abandoned by his creator, a young boy robot is rescued by an Android Advocate, Dr Elefun, who adopts him as his own and guides him in the use of his special powers to aid and protect mankind and robot-kind.
Cast: Mari Shimizu, Hisashi Katsuta, Ichiro Nagai
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Astro Boy
52 episodes
1. The Birth Of Astro BoyDr Boynton is so driven by his work as a robot engineer thst he neglects his promise to spend time with his son Toby at an amusement park. As Toby leaves the park, he is caught in a traffic collision. Before dying, Toby has his father promise him to make the new robot in his image and treat it like a son. Overcome with grief, Boynton completes the project and brings "Toby" to life. Unknown to Dr Boynton, a shady criminal called Skunk stole the plans for "Toby" and plans to make a robot of his own with a new circuit known as the Omega Factor.PGCC24minOct 1, 1980
2. Astro Boy Vs. AtlasDr. Boynton and Toby depart on an ocean liner for America. Not knowing his own strength, Toby causes a huge mess during dinner. Angrily, Dr Boynton rejects Toby on the spot, declaring that he's just a robot and that he has no son. Meanwhile, Skunk attempts to teach Atlas his criminal ways and eventually takes Atlas on a mission to steel gold from the same boat that Dr Boynton and Toby are on...PGCC24minOct 8, 1980
3. The Robot CircusToby has been enslaved by a robot circus owner and is forced into manual labour. There he befriends a young circus worker named Kathy. Dr Boynton's associate, Professor Elefun, comes to fetch Toby but the ringmaster refuses to let him go... Toby receives his new name, "Astro".PGCC24minOct 15, 1980
4. Save the ClassmateRescued from the circus by Dr. Elefun, Astro Boy starts school and struggles with the bullying from classmates for being a robot.PGCC24minOct 22, 1980
5. Atlas Lives AgainAstro's must stop Atlas' scheme to enslave humanity by series of technological thefts, one of which involves Astro's proposed robotic parents.PGCC24minOct 22, 1980
6. RobotlandAstro and Dr. Elefun visit a fairytale theme park after an escaped swan/princess crash lands in their yard and tells them of the robots' plight.PGCC24minNov 5, 1980
7. FrankensteinSkunk convinces a powerful robot called Frankenstein to aid him in his crime spree. This crime wave leads to the deactivation of almost all robots in the city, including Astroboy.PGCC24minNov 12, 1980
8. The Red CatA red cat becomes the only clue to the mystery of children who are disappearing.PGCC24minNov 19, 1980
9. The Crystal of the DesertWhile exploring a forest that has become a desert, Astro Boy discovers that Atlas is involved.PGCC24minNov 26, 1980
10. The White PlanetAstro aids a championship racer who hopes to win a global race.PGCC24minDec 3, 1980
11. A Robot PresidentAstro and his teacher, Daddy Walrus, are invited to the inauguration of the first robot president and are caught up in a plan to stop the ceremony.PGCC24minDec 10, 1980
12. Goliath's HeadAfter a spacecraft crashes to the earth Astro rescues a mining robot, Goliath, from the flames. Dr Elefun has Goliath's head removed as it contains a powerful neutron beam. But soon the head is stolen and Goliath starts to search for it...PGCC24minDec 17, 1980
13. The Light Ray RobotSkunk causes trouble again, this time capturing a robot capable of invisibility hoping to use it in his schemes.PGCC24minDec 24, 1980
14. Uran, the TomboyAstro meets his new sister, Uran.PGCC24minJan 7, 1981
15. Robio and RobietteAstro gets involved in a rivalry between robotic "families". However the two of the robots from the competing camps fall in love.PGCC24minJan 14, 1981
16. Astro Fights AliensAstro captains the Second Expedition to Mars where strange creatures have been seen.PGCC24minJan 21, 1981
17. Save the Carolina 3Astro attempts to stop Skunk's outer space pirating attempt when one of his classmates is kidnapped.PGCC24minJan 28, 1981
18. The Rainbow CometOn a school field trip to see the Rainbow Comet up close, Astro and classmates are kidnapped by Atlas.PGCC24minFeb 4, 1981
19. The Death BalloonBalloons modelled in the shape of Astro are attacking people in the city and its up to Astro to clear his name.PGCC24minFeb 11, 1981
20. The Transformation RobotAstroboy visits a robot inhabited island where gangsters attempt loot uranium resources by enlisting the help of and a robot who can transform into any shape.PGCC24minFeb 18, 1981
21. The Wreck of the TitanAfter luxury spaceliner Titan is struck by an asteroid, Astro and several others escape to the moon. They land in a crater with an atmosphere and Astro discovers the wreck of a Russian spacecraft from 1990.PGCC24minFeb 25, 1981
22. The Liar RobotA school field trip is interrupted by a robot constantly lying about a impending earthquake.PGCC24minMar 4, 1981
23. The Girl from AlsoarAstro Boy meets a mysterious woman and must stop a hostile alien invasion.PGCC24minMar 11, 1981
24. The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 1)A power-hungry Sultan commissions a powerful fighting robot named Bruton (Pluto in the original), and sends him to battle seven of the world's strongest robots: Mont Blanc, Molnar, Brondo, Zeron, Hercules, Photar, and Astro.PGCC24minMar 8, 1981
25. The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 2)With only three of the most powerful robots in the world remaining (Hercules, Photar and Astro), can they stop Bruton before he destroys them all?PGCC24minMar 25, 1981
26. The Robot VikingsA wild gang of viking robots rampage through the city, causing havoc and destruction.PGCC24minApr 1, 1981
27. The Time MachineA time traveling detective arrives from the future and enlists Astro and the infamous surgeon, Black Jack, to save the life of a prince from the past.PGCC24minApr 8, 1981
28. The Robot StuntmanAfter a tour of a movie studio where Uran meets her idol, Astro has to investigate the story of a tiny stunt robot called Sam.PGCC24minApr 29, 1981
29. The Great MeltdownLivian appears to Astro to warn him of danger to the polar icecaps. Is Atlas involved?PGCC24minMay 6, 1981
30. Uran's TwinUran gets her wish of being able to be in two places at once - this way she can stil do what her parents want and go to robot wrestling.PGCC24minMay 13, 1981
31. Speeding Through the StormWhilst on a field trip to an old steam engine, a violent storm hits.PGCC24minJun 3, 1981
32. The Return of Queen CleopatraCleopatra has reappeared and Astro must find out the mystery behind her.PGCC24minJun 17, 1981
33. The Runaway Subway TrainA brand new subway train that can go 180km/h runs out of control and Astro has to save those on board.PGCC24minJul 1, 1981
34. The Baby Elephant PookAfter a real baby elephant is found in a robot safari park, Astro has to save both it and everyone from a giant robot elephant, Zohra.PGCC24minJul 8, 1981
35. The Secret of Bee CityAstro and Uran visit Bee Island, but after meeting a mysterious boy they need to find out just what is going on the Bee City?PGCC24minJul 15, 1981
36. The Monster of ClarkenA greedy gold hunter attempts to steal gold from the Golden Coral Forest. Can Astro stop him in time for the fish of reef to survive?PGCC24minJul 22, 1981
37. Lilly on Peligro IslandAstro finds 43 messages-in-a-bottle and sneaks out at night to investigate what is going on at Peligro Island.PGCC24minAug 5, 1981
38. The Anti-Proton GunThe most powerful gun ever made is up for grabs in space and Astro must make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.PGCC24minAug 19, 1981
39. The Man-Made Solar SphereThe great detective Shalock Holmespan and Astro investigate the unusual incidents around a man-made solar sphere.PGCC24minSep 2, 1981
40. Blackie YoungAfter Dr Elefun receives a large package and re-assembles the parts of a robot, Astro and Daddy Walrus travel Antarctica to investigate.PGCC24minSep 16, 1981
41. The Genie from Outer SpaceAfter a large meteorite falls into a mountain valley some distance away, Dr Elefun, Astro, and a team of scientists head off to investigate the crash.PGCC24minSep 23, 1981
42. The Robots Nobody WantedThree robot workers that have been rejected from their jobs help Astro.PGCC24minOct 14, 1981
43. Atlas ForeverWhen space stations around Saturn and Jupiter are attacked, Atlas is blamed. After he defeats 100 ships, Astro becomes involved.PGCC24minOct 21, 1981
44. The Snow LeopardAfter it snows in summer, Astro investigates the cause.PGCC24minOct 28, 1981
45. Uran's QuestAn Amusement Park's computer malfunctions and causes havok after Uran asks it where God lives.PGCC24minNov 4, 1981
46. Outer Spaceport R-45Space pirates have been raiding the area around Spaceport R-45 and Astro is needed to investigate.PGCC24minNov 11, 1981
47. The Hijacked AirshipHigh-jackers take over an Airship whilst Astro and his class are visiting. Astro needs to save the day, but he has none of his powers.PGCC24minNov 18, 1981
48. The Human-Faced RockThere is a legend about a strange rock with the face of a man that sits on top of a mountain overlooking a village - when it turns its face towards the lake, the village will be destroyed.PGCC24minNov 25, 1981
49. Uran Falls in LoveUran falls in love with a Zeus the Destroyer, a robot with Astro in his sights.PGCC24minDec 2, 1981
50. The World of OdinDr Elefun and Astro join Captain Claud and his crew as they search for the sacred ground of Odin.PGCC24minDec 9, 1981
51. The Secret of the MayasAstro explores the Great Pyramid of the Mayas and encounters a mysterious sphinx.PGCC24minDec 16, 1981
52. Astro's First LoveAs Astro attempts to recover stolen plans for a robot he is helped by Niki, a girl robot, with whom he falls in love.PGCC24minDec 23, 1981
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Astro Boy
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In 2030 AD, after being abandoned by his creator, a young boy robot is rescued by an Android Advocate, Dr Elefun, who adopts him as his own and guides him in the use of his special powers to aid and protect mankind and robot-kind.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Noboru Ishiguro, Osamu Tezuka
- Created by
- Osamu Tezuka
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions, Mushi Production, Nippon Television Network Corporation
