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TV Anime (52 eps) Tezuka Productions Nippon TV
Sci Fi
Action
Fall 1980



Astro Boy

Tetsuwan Atom

In Tokyo in 2030, a powerful weaponized robot is created by Dr. Tenma, the Minister of Science, as a substitute for his late son Tobio. After several mishaps, Tobio is separated from Dr. Tenma and he is eventually discovered by the kind-hearted Dr. Ochanomizu and his assistant Kathy. In his new home, Tobio is given the name Astro Boy and sets out to create a better understanding between humans and robots by defending Tokyo and the world beyond.

OP: Astro Boy by Nariaki Saegusa
ED: For the Future by ANKH

Availability: English Dub by Tezuka Productions and Nippon TV (Australia)
English Dub by Cinélume (Canada)

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