Astro Boy 1980
What is Astro Boy?
Astro Boy is a science fiction animated television series that aired in 1980. The show is set in the year 2030 AD and follows the adventures of a young robot boy who possesses special abilities.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 1980
- Last aired
- Dec 23, 1981
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Astro Boy is a science fiction animated television series that aired in 1980. The show is set in the year 2030 AD and follows the adventures of a young robot boy who possesses special abilities. After being abandoned by his original creator, the robot child is rescued by Dr. Elefun, an advocate for android rights who takes on the role of guardian and mentor. Dr. Elefun teaches the young robot to use his unique powers to help both humans and robots in their daily struggles. The series explores themes of acceptance, friendship, and the relationship between technology and society through the character's efforts to protect all forms of life. The show presents a futuristic world where robots and humans coexist, though not always harmoniously, and where the protagonist works to bridge the gap between these two groups while learning about his own identity and purpose.
Should you watch it?
“A young robot boy uses his extraordinary powers to protect humanity and fellow robots in 2030 AD.”
- features a classic hero
- explores themes of robot rights
- remake of a historical series
- dated animation style
- limited availability in some regions
Watch it if you enjoy classic anime series that focus on heroic adventures and futuristic technology.
The series is suitable for general audiences interested in classic science fiction animation.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 52 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Birth Of Astro Boy Oct 1, 1980
- E2 Astro Boy Vs. Atlas Oct 8, 1980
- E3 The Robot Circus Oct 15, 1980
- E4 Save the Classmate Oct 22, 1980
- E5 Atlas Lives Again Oct 22, 1980
- E6 Robotland Nov 5, 1980
- E7 Frankenstein Nov 12, 1980
- E8 The Red Cat Nov 19, 1980
- E9 The Crystal of the Desert Nov 26, 1980
- E10 The White Planet Dec 3, 1980
- E11 A Robot President Dec 10, 1980
- E12 Goliath's Head Dec 17, 1980
- E13 The Light Ray Robot Dec 24, 1980
- E14 Uran, the Tomboy Jan 7, 1981
- E15 Robio and Robiette Jan 14, 1981
- E16 Astro Fights Aliens Jan 21, 1981
- E17 Save the Carolina 3 Jan 28, 1981
- E18 The Rainbow Comet Feb 4, 1981
- E19 The Death Balloon Feb 11, 1981
- E20 The Transformation Robot Feb 18, 1981
- E21 The Wreck of the Titan Feb 25, 1981
- E22 The Liar Robot Mar 4, 1981
- E23 The Girl from Alsoar Mar 11, 1981
- E24 The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 1) Mar 8, 1981
- E25 The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 2) Mar 25, 1981
- E26 The Robot Vikings Apr 1, 1981
- E27 The Time Machine Apr 8, 1981
- E28 The Robot Stuntman Apr 29, 1981
- E29 The Great Meltdown May 6, 1981
- E30 Uran's Twin May 13, 1981
- E31 Speeding Through the Storm Jun 3, 1981
- E32 The Return of Queen Cleopatra Jun 17, 1981
- E33 The Runaway Subway Train Jul 1, 1981
- E34 The Baby Elephant Pook Jul 8, 1981
- E35 The Secret of Bee City Jul 15, 1981
- E36 The Monster of Clarken Jul 22, 1981
- E37 Lilly on Peligro Island Aug 5, 1981
- E38 The Anti-Proton Gun Aug 19, 1981
- E39 The Man-Made Solar Sphere Sep 2, 1981
- E40 Blackie Young Sep 16, 1981
- E41 The Genie from Outer Space Sep 23, 1981
- E42 The Robots Nobody Wanted Oct 14, 1981
- E43 Atlas Forever Oct 21, 1981
- E44 The Snow Leopard Oct 28, 1981
- E45 Uran's Quest Nov 4, 1981
- E46 Outer Spaceport R-45 Nov 11, 1981
- E47 The Hijacked Airship Nov 18, 1981
- E48 The Human-Faced Rock Nov 25, 1981
- E49 Uran Falls in Love Dec 2, 1981
- E50 The World of Odin Dec 9, 1981
- E51 The Secret of the Mayas Dec 16, 1981
- E52 Astro's First Love Dec 23, 1981
Frequently asked questions
What is this show about?
It follows a young robot boy who is rescued by Dr. Elefun and uses his powers to help mankind and robots.
When does the show take place?
The series is set in 2030 AD.
Is this a remake?
Yes, it is a color remake of the 1963 black-and-white series.
What is the series also known as?
It is sometimes referred to as New Mighty Atom.
When did the series air?
The series aired from 1980 to 1981.