Astro Boy (1963)
Original title: 鉄腕アトム
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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!
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Mari ShimizuAtom
Kazue TagamiAtom (voice)Youko MizugakiUranAkihiko MitsuedaAtlas
Seizo KatoSkank (voice)Shingo KanemotoDetective TawashiKiyoshi KomiyamaCobalt
Masaaki YajimaHigeoyaji (Shunsaku Ban)Hisashi YokomoriTenma Hakase
Shinpei SakamotoDetective Nakamura
Iemasa KayumiSkunk
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What is Astro Boy about?
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!
How long is Astro Boy?
Astro Boy has a runtime of 30 minutes.
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