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Astro Boy

1980·Show
52Episodes in1Season
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
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Astro Boy fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Uplifting and awe-inspiring

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

The future, technology, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Classic AnimeSci-Fi AdventureRobot HeroFuture DystopiaHuman-Robot CoexistenceFamily ThemesMoral DilemmasTechnological EthicsIconic CharacterHopeful Outlook

Crew

Directed by:
Noboru Ishiguro, Osamu Tezuka
Produced by:
Hidehiko Takei
Composed by:
Shigeaki Saegusa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Astro Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Astro Boy legally?

PhiloRuntime

Astro Boy is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Runtime. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Astro Boy worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Astro Boy have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 52 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Astro Boy air?

It ran from 1980 to 1981 and has ended.

What language is Astro Boy in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Astro Boy?

6AUCAGBGGJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Astro Boy in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Astro Boy use?

Kill the CutieComic-Book AdaptationBeing Good SucksSuper-Powered Robot Meter MaidsRobot BuddyWould Hurt a ChildLampshade HangingInk-Suit ActorBait the DogDies Differently in AdaptationShout-OutKarmic Transformationand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 storytelling tropes for Astro Boy, including Kill the Cutie, Comic-Book Adaptation, Being Good Sucks.