Astro Boy (1980)
1980 – 1981 · TV show · 1 seasons · 52 episodes · 24 min
In 2030 AD, after being abandoned by his creator, a young boy robot is rescued by an Android Advocate, Dr Elefun, who adopts him as his own and guides him in the use of his special powers to aid and protect mankind and robot-kind.
Written byOsamu Tezuka
Where to watch
United States
Stream
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Astro Boy is streaming on Runtime and Philo. It is available in 2 countries, for example on FOD, Prime Video and U-NEXT. Created by Osamu Tezuka. Starring Mari Shimizu, Hisashi Katsuta, Kazuo Kumakura and Masako Sugaya. Rated 7.3 on IMDb from 1,173 votes.
- Streams in
- 2 countries · FOD (1), Prime Video (1)
- Rank in its year
- #29 · of 45 TV shows from 1980
- Rated higher than
- 52% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Action)
- IMDb rating
- 7.3/10 · 1,173 votes
Cast
Mari ShimizuAtomu / Tobio / Tobio (Atomu)
Hisashi KatsutaDr. Ochanomizu
Kazuo KumakuraBearded man
Masako SugayaUran / Snowman
Minoru InabaShibugaki's father / Announcer / Boss robotDetails
- Original language
- Japanese
- Country of origin
Japan- Network
- Nippon TV
- Created by
- Osamu Tezuka
- Production companies
- Tezuka Productions, Mushi Production, Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Format
- Scripted
- Status
- Ended
Around the world
Streaming in 2 countries · to rent or buy in 3 more
Episodes
Season 152 episodes · 1980 · ★ 6.3Episode guide →
1. Robot Hunters1 October 1980 · 24 minDr Boynton is so driven by his work as a robot engineer thst he neglects his promise to spend time with his son Toby at an amusement park. As Toby leaves the park, he is caught in a traffic collision. Before dying, Tob…★ 5.82. Micro Adventure8 October 1980 · 24 minDr. Boynton and Toby depart on an ocean liner for America. Not knowing his own strength, Toby causes a huge mess during dinner. Angrily, Dr Boynton rejects Toby on the spot, declaring that he's just a robot and that he…★ 7.63. The Venus Robots15 October 1980 · 24 minToby has been enslaved by a robot circus owner and is forced into manual labour. There he befriends a young circus worker named Kathy. Dr Boynton's associate, Professor Elefun, comes to fetch Toby but the ringmaster re…★ 7.04. Rainbow Canyon22 October 1980 · 24 minRescued from the circus by Dr. Elefun, Astro Boy starts school and struggles with the bullying from classmates for being a robot.★ 6.35. Destination Deimos29 October 1980 · 24 minAstro's must stop Atlas' scheme to enslave humanity by series of technological thefts, one of which involves Astro's proposed robotic parents.★ 6.96. Rocket Ball6 November 1980 · 24 minAstro and Dr. Elefun visit a fairytale theme park after an escaped swan/princess crash lands in their yard and tells them of the robots' plight.★ 5.77. Little Sister, Big Trouble13 November 1980 · 24 minSkunk convinces a powerful robot called Frankenstein to aid him in his crime spree. This crime wave leads to the deactivation of almost all robots in the city, including Astroboy.★ 5.68. Reviving Jumbo20 November 1980 · 24 minA red cat becomes the only clue to the mystery of children who are disappearing.★ 6.69. Only a Machine27 November 1980 · 24 minWhile exploring a forest that has become a desert, Astro Boy discovers that Atlas is involved.★ 7.810. The Blue Knight3 December 1980 · 24 minAstro aids a championship racer who hopes to win a global race.★ 4.611. The March of the Micro Bears10 December 1980 · 24 minAstro and his teacher, Daddy Walrus, are invited to the inauguration of the first robot president and are caught up in a plan to stop the ceremony.★ 3.612. Lost in Outland17 December 1980 · 24 minAfter a spacecraft crashes to the earth Astro rescues a mining robot, Goliath, from the flames. Dr Elefun has Goliath's head removed as it contains a powerful neutron beam. But soon the head is stolen and Goliath start…13. The Legend of Tohron24 December 1980 · 24 minSkunk causes trouble again, this time capturing a robot capable of invisibility hoping to use it in his schemes.14. Dragon Lake7 January 1981 · 24 minAstro meets his new sister, Uran.15. Dawn of the Techno-Revolution14 January 1981 · 24 minAstro gets involved in a rivalry between robotic "families". However the two of the robots from the competing camps fall in love.16. The Fall of Acheron21 January 1981 · 24 minAstro captains the Second Expedition to Mars where strange creatures have been seen.17. The Rise of Pluto28 January 1981 · 24 minAstro attempts to stop Skunk's outer space pirating attempt when one of his classmates is kidnapped.18. Old Dog, New Tricks4 February 1981 · 24 minOn a school field trip to see the Rainbow Comet up close, Astro and classmates are kidnapped by Atlas.19. Akuma no fuusen11 February 1981 · 24 minBalloons modelled in the shape of Astro are attacking people in the city and its up to Astro to clear his name.★ 6.120. Pook in Cruciform Island18 February 1981 · 24 minAstroboy visits a robot inhabited island where gangsters attempt loot uranium resources by enlisting the help of and a robot who can transform into any shape.21. The Fool Ivan25 February 1981 · 24 minAfter luxury spaceliner Titan is struck by an asteroid, Astro and several others escape to the moon. They land in a crater with an atmosphere and Astro discovers the wreck of a Russian spacecraft from 1990.22. The Robot Who Lied4 March 1981 · 24 minA school field trip is interrupted by a robot constantly lying about a impending earthquake.23. The Girl from Alsore11 March 1981 · 24 minAstro Boy meets a mysterious woman and must stop a hostile alien invasion.24. The Biggest Robot on Earth Part 118 March 1981 · 24 minA power-hungry Sultan commissions a powerful fighting robot named Bruton (Pluto in the original), and sends him to battle seven of the world's strongest robots: Mont Blanc, Molnar, Brondo, Zeron, Hercules, Photar, and As…25. Deep City25 March 1981 · 24 minWith only three of the most powerful robots in the world remaining (Hercules, Photar and Astro), can they stop Bruton before he destroys them all?26. Astro Boy vs. Atlas V: The Violent Gang Gadem1 April 1981 · 24 minA wild gang of viking robots rampage through the city, causing havoc and destruction.27. Major Operations by Black Jack8 April 1981 · 24 minA time traveling detective arrives from the future and enlists Astro and the infamous surgeon, Black Jack, to save the life of a prince from the past.★ 7.428. The Great Adventure of Little Robot Sam29 April 1981 · 24 minAfter a tour of a movie studio where Uran meets her idol, Astro has to investigate the story of a tiny stunt robot called Sam.29. Astro Boy vs. Atlas VI: The King of the Ice6 May 1981 · 24 minLivian appears to Astro to warn him of danger to the polar icecaps. Is Atlas involved?30. Uran and Uran13 May 1981 · 24 minUran gets her wish of being able to be in two places at once - this way she can stil do what her parents want and go to robot wrestling.31. Dash in a Storm3 June 1981 · 24 minWhilst on a field trip to an old steam engine, a violent storm hits.32. Cleopatra`s Mystery17 June 1981 · 24 minCleopatra has reappeared and Astro must find out the mystery behind her.33. The Runaway Subway Train1 July 1981 · 24 minA brand new subway train that can go 180km/h runs out of control and Astro has to save those on board.34. The Little Elephant Pura8 July 1981 · 24 minAfter a real baby elephant is found in a robot safari park, Astro has to save both it and everyone from a giant robot elephant, Zohra.35. The Secret of Bee Island15 July 1981 · 24 minAstro and Uran visit Bee Island, but after meeting a mysterious boy they need to find out just what is going on the Bee City?36. The Monster of Kuraken22 July 1981 · 24 minA greedy gold hunter attempts to steal gold from the Golden Coral Forest. Can Astro stop him in time for the fish of reef to survive?37. Rumy in Pochom-pochom Island5 August 1981 · 24 minAstro finds 43 messages-in-a-bottle and sneaks out at night to investigate what is going on at Peligro Island.38. Astro Boy vs. Atlas VIII: The Destruction of the Satellite & the Proton Gun19 August 1981 · 24 minThe most powerful gun ever made is up for grabs in space and Astro must make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.39. The Stolen Sun2 September 1981 · 24 minThe great detective Shalock Holmespan and Astro investigate the unusual incidents around a man-made solar sphere.40. Black Looks16 September 1981 · 24 minAfter Dr Elefun receives a large package and re-assembles the parts of a robot, Astro and Daddy Walrus travel Antarctica to investigate.41. The Devil Garon23 September 1981 · 24 minAfter a large meteorite falls into a mountain valley some distance away, Dr Elefun, Astro, and a team of scientists head off to investigate the crash.42. Hurry, You Three Second-Rate Knights!14 October 1981 · 24 minThree robot workers that have been rejected from their jobs help Astro.43. Astro Boy vs. Atlas IX: Atlas Forever21 October 1981 · 24 minWhen space stations around Saturn and Jupiter are attacked, Atlas is blamed. After he defeats 100 ships, Astro becomes involved.44. Space Leopard28 October 1981 · 24 minAfter it snows in summer, Astro investigates the cause.45. Uran`s God4 November 1981 · 24 minAn Amusement Park's computer malfunctions and causes havok after Uran asks it where God lives.46. Space Airport R4511 November 1981 · 24 minSpace pirates have been raiding the area around Spaceport R-45 and Astro is needed to investigate.47. Spaceship in Imminent Danger18 November 1981 · 24 minHigh-jackers take over an Airship whilst Astro and his class are visiting. Astro needs to save the day, but he has none of his powers.48. Jinmen Iwa25 November 1981 · 24 minThere is a legend about a strange rock with the face of a man that sits on top of a mountain overlooking a village - when it turns its face towards the lake, the village will be destroyed.49. Uran Loves Hit Men2 December 1981 · 24 minUran falls in love with a Zeus the Destroyer, a robot with Astro in his sights.50. The Devil`s Place in Ordin9 December 1981 · 24 minDr Elefun and Astro join Captain Claud and his crew as they search for the sacred ground of Odin.51. Rage of the Sphinx16 December 1981 · 24 minAstro explores the Great Pyramid of the Mayas and encounters a mysterious sphinx.52. Atomu no hatsukoi23 December 1981 · 24 minAs Astro attempts to recover stolen plans for a robot he is helped by Niki, a girl robot, with whom he falls in love.★ 6.8
