Astro Boy (2003)
アストロボーイ・鉄腕アトム
“Robot boy Atom, created to replace a lost son, fights for human-robot coexistence with compassion and strength.”
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Robot boy Atom, created to replace a lost son, fights for human-robot coexistence with compassion and strength.
At the Ministry of Science, fervent Professor Ochanomizu alongside his coworkers strive to reactivate Atom—the first robot with a human heart. Atom is the masterpiece of enigmatic Professor Umatarou Tenma, who built the android to replace his deceased son Tobio. However, while Tenma inexplicably shut down his brainchild and disappeared, Ochanomizu refuses to let such a major breakthrough in science go to waste. Despite having the appearance of a nine-year-old, Atom not only possesses incredible strength and intelligence, but he is also endowed with a remarkable conscience and compassion that rivals humans. Sadly, the mechanical boy soon faces rejection and learns that not everyone is as welcoming as Ochanomizu. Although automatons have integrated into society, they are accepted only as tools and even seen as an upcoming threat to mankind's dominion. Dreaming of a world where people and robots can prosper together, Atom dedicates his existence to protecting the lives of both and inspiring them to form genuine bonds.
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- 8/10 “This show holds wonderful childhood memories and remains a fantastic watch for ten-year-olds. However, it likely won't appeal to adults, who would be better served by reading the *Pluto* manga...”
- 10/10 “This masterpiece is a fantastic, action-packed representation of Astro Boy that features an eye-catching art style and profound, rarely discussed themes regarding equality and respect. While Astro...”
- 7/10 “The animation is beautiful and the sound design is top-notch, complemented by a simple, easy-to-follow story. However, the dark tone occasionally feels overboard, and the predictable, generic...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-0877
A Tv Production · Spring 2003
Tezuka Productions.in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment · Dentsu
- Format
- 50 × 24′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 20h 00m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Apr 2003 – Mar 2004
- Spring 2003
- Source
- Tv
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- Rated
- G
- All Ages
- Ref.
- BS-0877
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