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Astro Boy

IMDb 7.5 1963 • 30 min • AnimationMysterySci-Fi & FantasyKids

Director

Osamu Tezuka

Country

JP

Plot Summary

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!

Top Cast

Mari Shimizu
Mari Shimizu Atom
Kazue Tagami
Kazue Tagami Atom (voice)
Youko Mizugaki
Youko Mizugaki Uran
Akihiko Mitsueda
Akihiko Mitsueda Atlas
Seizo Kato
Seizo Kato Skank (voice)