Astro Boy

Astro Boy (1963-1981)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Children

The 1963 black & white version of Astro Boy was the first anime to cross the Pacific and penetrate American television. It was highly successful as it drew the highest ratings at that time. It was later taken off the air in 1966 as it completed its 104 episode run (193 episodes in Japan) and was losing its popularity due to its non-colour and "depressing" themes and story lines. In 1980 however, Astroboy was reborn in Japan and was brought back to North America in 1982 in a 51 episode colour series (52 episodes in Japan).

Networks
Scheduleevery Saturday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E52Astro Boy's First Lovedéc. 23, 1981
S02E51Rage of the Sphinxdéc. 16, 1981
S02E50The Devil's Place in Ordindéc. 9, 1981
S02E49Uran Loves Hit Mendéc. 2, 1981
S02E48Jinmen Iwanov. 25, 1981
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Also known as

  • Astroboy (United States)

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