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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 193
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 83 h 38 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 1, 1963 – December 31, 1966
- Season
- Winter 1963
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Mushi Production
- Director
- Osamu Tezuka
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Tatsuo Takai
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
Estimated watch time
83h 38m
⚡ 39 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Robots73%Shounen60%Episodic60%Artificial Intelligence60%Achromatic60%Aliens20%Primarily Male Cast20%Superhero20%Meta20%Super Robot10%
TVFINISHED1963 WINTER6.5 / 10 AniList score
Astro Boy
鉄腕アトム• Tetsuwan Atom
Synopsis
In the distant year 2003, Japan is a technological utopia, and robots are everywhere. One such robot, Tobio, was built by the brilliant Dr. Tenma to replace his dead son. But when it soon becomes apparent that Tobio is an imperfect copy of his departed child, Dr. Tenma throws him out. He is rescued from the scrap heap by the benevolent Professor Ochanomizu, a crusader for robot civil rights. Now the little robot, renamed Astro Boy, is given a mission to defend Japan and the world from all manner of sinister threats. Using his seven super-abilities and 100,000 horsepower worth of strength to battle evil, Astro hopes to set an example to the world of the good which all robots are capable of.
Should you watch Astro Boy?
Astro Boy has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 65/100 — 34% of 1,034 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 2.4K AniList users who started it, 17.5% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 1.4K have finished it.
At roughly 83 h 38 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 12 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially robots, shounen, episodic, artificial intelligence.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
193 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Osamu Tezuka
- Music
- Tatsuo Takai
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Atom: The Beginning (2017)
- Optional extras: Astro Boy (2003), Astro Boy (1980), ASTROBOY Tetsuwan Atom: Atom Tanjou no Himitsu, Tetsuwan Atom: Chikyuu Saigo no Hi, Tetsuwan Atom Tokubetsu-hen: Kagayakeru Hoshi - Anata wa Aoku, Utsukushii...
Related entries
ADAPTATION
Astro Boy
MANGA
ALTERNATIVE
Astro Boy (2003)
TV · 2003
ALTERNATIVE
Astro Boy (1980)
TV · 1980
ALTERNATIVE
ASTROBOY Tetsuwan Atom: Atom Tanjou no Himitsu
MOVIE · 2003
ALTERNATIVE
Tetsuwan Atom: Chikyuu Saigo no Hi
MOVIE · 2001
ALTERNATIVE
Tetsuwan Atom Tokubetsu-hen: Kagayakeru Hoshi - Anata wa Aoku, Utsukushii...
MOVIE · 2004
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Tetsuwan Atom” by Kamitakada Shounen Gasshoudan
Endings (1)
- ED1“Tetsuwan Atom” by Kamitakada Shounen Gasshoudan
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Astro Boy FAQ
How many episodes does Astro Boy have?
Astro Boy has 193 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 83 h 38 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Astro Boy?
About 83 h 38 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 97 days; at one hour a day, about 84 days.
Is Astro Boy finished?
Yes. Astro Boy has finished airing — the final episode aired December 31, 1966.
Is there a season 2 of Astro Boy?
No sequel is listed for Astro Boy as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Astro Boy?
Watch Atom: The Beginning first — Astro Boy is a direct sequel.
Is Astro Boy based on a manga?
Yes. Astro Boy adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
Who animated Astro Boy?
Astro Boy was animated by Mushi Production and directed by Osamu Tezuka.
Who sings the opening of Astro Boy?
The opening, "Tetsuwan Atom", is performed by Kamitakada Shounen Gasshoudan.
Where can I watch Astro Boy?
Astro Boy is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.