overview : In the year 2000, Dr. Boyton creates a super-robot in his deceased son's image. He calls the robot Astro Boy. Astro Boy can swim oceans, leap over mountains, even fly into space on his own power. However, Astro Boy can't replace his son. Dr. Boyton becomes dissatisfied with the boy robot and disowns him. Astro Boy is befriended by Dr. Packadermus J. Elefun of the Institute of Science, who guides him through his adventures. Endowed with super strength, rocket-powered flight, a selfless heart and a kind demeanor, Astro Boy fights a never-ending crusade against the forces of evil!
First Air Date : Jan 01, 1963
Last Air Date : Dec 31, 1966
Runtime : 30m
Episodes : 193
Seasons : 1
Genre : Animation,Mystery,Sci-Fi & Fantasy,
Companies : Tezuka Productions, Mushi Production
Countries : JP
Keywords : android, mecha, black and white, based on manga, robot, anime, osamu tezuka, astro boy