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)
Description
Type
TVSeason
Fall 1980Release Date
Status
Finished
Source
MangaEpisodes
52
Episode Length
24 min
Popularity
#8199 (12)Related Anime
Information Websites
Alternative Names
Romaji
Tetsuwan Atom (1980)
English
Astro Boy (1980)
Japanese
鉄腕アトム
Synonyms
Astro Boy
Astroboy