Team Astro (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2005, Team Astro is a comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. A young boy, J. Shuro, meets the legendary pitcher Eiji Sawamura in the Philippines during World War II. Sawamura shares his dreams of one day gathering the nine Astro Superhumans – who all were born nine minutes and nine seconds past nine on September 9th of the 29th year of Showa (1954) and all have baseball-shaped birthmarks on their bodies – to form the ultimate baseball team capable of beating the Yomiuri Giants and any U.S. Major League team. When Sawamura dies during the war, Shuro decides to help fulfill his idol’s dream and goes in search of the nine ball players. But the team that is formed does not play ordinary ball. These extraordinary players demonstrate extraordinary plays on the field and some will not stop until everything – even their lives – is left on the field.
Who’s in it. Team Astro stars Sonny Chiba as Shuro, Takashi Nagayama, Ryohei Abe and Norihito Kaneko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Team Astro has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Team Astro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Team Astro tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Team Astro (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Team Astro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Team Astro worth watching?
- Team Astro holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Team Astro?
- Team Astro stars Sonny Chiba, Takashi Nagayama, Ryohei Abe, Norihito Kaneko and Tsuyoshi Hayashi.
- When was Team Astro released?
- Team Astro was released in 2005.