Astro Boy - Season 1 - Eps 1: The Birth Of Astro Boy

Name: Eps 1: The Birth Of Astro Boy
Released: 1980-10-01
Rating: 3.8

1980-10-01 • 24 min • ⭐ 7.647/10

Dr 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, Toby has his father promise him to make the new robot in his image and treat it like a son. Overcome with grief, Boynton completes the project and brings "Toby" to life. Unknown to Dr Boynton, a shady criminal called Skunk stole the plans for "Toby" and plans to make a robot of his own with a new circuit known as the Omega Factor.

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About Astro Boy

Title: Astro Boy

First Air Date: 1980-10-01

Last Air Date: 1981-12-23

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.647/10 (from 75 votes)

Language: JA

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 52

Network: Nippon TV

Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Family, Kids

Production Companies: Tezuka Productions, Mushi Production, Nippon Television Network Corporation

Synopsis

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.