
Astro Boy
3.6
(381)
Animation
Mystery
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Kids
1966
30 min
TV-PG
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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"The most important anime made not because of its anime quality but because it set the template for television animation as a means for promoting preexisting manga. Manga’s already popular, turn it into a TV show, boom, sponsors are willing to take a chance with animation even though it’s an expensive endeavor. Bad news is it inadvertently set the low budgets that most television anime are forced into. And those low budgets led to the creation of techniques that can convey action and emotion with a budget. Love it or hate it this one’s important. "