Astro Boy (2003)

Also known as Astro Boy Tetsuwan Atom

TV Finished 2003 Unrated

Atom is a robotic boy that posses super human powers and an artificial intelligence system that is unparalleled to any robot. His creator, Dr. Tenma, created him to replace his late son, Tobio. Dr. Tenma soon destroys his laboratory, after the creation of Atom, and shuts down Atom. Soon after, Dr. Ochanomizu, the head of the Ministry of Science revives Atom, and tries to give him a normal life as a 6th grade student that helps the police agency keep renegade robots and bigot humans from causing harm. Atom faces extreme racism for being a robot, and he must discover the truth about his creator Dr. Tenma.

Studio

Tezuka Productions

Episodes

50 listed

Runtime

about 24 minutes per episode

Genres

Action, Adventure, Mecha, Sci-Fi