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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 20 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 1, 1980 – December 23, 1981
- Season
- Fall 1980
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tezuka Productions
- Director
- Noboru Ishiguro
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
20h 48m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Robots79%Episodic70%Artificial Intelligence70%Shounen66%Tragedy66%Aliens65%Primarily Male Cast60%Male Protagonist60%School46%
TVFINISHED1980 FALL6.9 / 10 AniList score
Astro Boy (1980)
鉄腕アトム• Tetsuwan Atom (1980)
Synopsis
Creating a robotic boy in the image of his recently deceased son Tobio, Professor Tenma thought nothing could go wrong now that his beloved child had been "reborn"... that is, until he comes to realize that this invention could never replace his son. Before long, however, the robot is kidnapped and spirited away to a robot circus in America, where he is soon rescued by Dr. Ochanomizu, and taken into his care. Tobio is given the new name Tetsuwan Atom, and transforms into Japan's crime-fighting hero, although his anti-violent pacifist views and overall childlike naivety tend to clash with his battles often. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Astro Boy (1980)?
Astro Boy (1980) has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 39% of 1,309 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 2.8K AniList users who started it, 8.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 2.1K have finished it.
At roughly 20 h 48 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Mecha — especially robots, episodic, artificial intelligence, shounen.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Noboru Ishiguro
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Atom: The Beginning (2017)
- Optional extras: Astro Boy (2003), Astro Boy, ASTROBOY Tetsuwan Atom: Atom Tanjou no Himitsu, Tetsuwan Atom: Ao Kishi no Kan
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Astro Boy (1980) FAQ
How many episodes does Astro Boy (1980) have?
Astro Boy (1980) has 52 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Astro Boy (1980)?
About 20 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.
Is Astro Boy (1980) finished?
Yes. Astro Boy (1980) has finished airing — the final episode aired December 23, 1981.
Is there a season 2 of Astro Boy (1980)?
No sequel is listed for Astro Boy (1980) as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Astro Boy (1980)?
Watch Atom: The Beginning first — Astro Boy (1980) is a direct sequel.
Is Astro Boy (1980) based on a manga?
Yes. Astro Boy (1980) adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
Who animated Astro Boy (1980)?
Astro Boy (1980) was animated by Tezuka Productions and directed by Noboru Ishiguro.
Who sings the opening of Astro Boy (1980)?
The opening, "Tetsuwan Atom", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Astro Boy (1980)?
Astro Boy (1980) is listed on Amazon Prime Video, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.