About this release
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. Endowed with super strength, rocket-powered flight, a self-less heart and a kind demeanor, Astro Boy fights a never-ending crusade against the forces of evil.
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Disc 1
DVD
Astro Boy (1980)
Sci-Fi & FantasyComedyAnimationAction & AdventureFamilyKids
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.
- Astro Boy — 52 episodes
Credits
Director
Noboru Ishiguro
Osamu Tezuka
Writer
Osamu Tezuka
Cast
Mari Shimizuas Atom (voice)
Hisashi Katsutaas Dr. Ochanomizu (voice)
Ichiro Nagaias Detective Tawashi (voice)
Katsuji Morias Atlas (voice)
Masako Sugayaas Uran (voice)
Yusaku Yaraas Detective Nakamura (voice)
Composer
Shigeaki Saegusa
Producer
Hidehiko Takei
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 10, 2026