Atom Tetsuwan
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Estimated watch time
20h
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Robots86%Shounen79%Adoption79%Artificial Intelligence79%Found Family79%Episodic79%Superhero79%Male Protagonist60%Kids55%Detective20%
TVFINISHED2003 SPRING7.1 / 10 AniList score
Astro Boy (2003)
アストロボーイ・鉄腕アトム• Astro Boy Tetsuwan Atom
Synopsis & Story
Atom is a robotic boy that posses super human powers and an artificial intelligence system that is unparalleled to any robot. His creator, Dr. Tenma, created him to replace his late son, Tobio. Dr. Tenma soon destroys his laboratory, after the creation of Atom, and shuts down Atom. Soon after, Dr. Ochanomizu, the head of the Ministry of Science revives Atom, and tries to give him a normal life as a 6th grade student that helps the police agency keep renegade robots and bigot humans from causing harm. Atom faces extreme racism for being a robot, and he must discover the truth about his creator Dr. Tenma. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Astro Boy (2003): should you watch it?
At a glance
Astro Boy (2003) has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 41% of 2,367 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #21 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #38 most popular anime of 2003, and #9 highest-rated anime of Spring 2003 on AniList.
Of the 4.9K AniList users who started it, 7.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 3.6K have finished it.
At roughly 20 hours 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, shounen, adoption, artificial intelligence.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Atom: The Beginning (2017), ASTROBOY Tetsuwan Atom: Atom Tanjou no Himitsu (2003)
- Optional extras: ASTRO BOY Tetsuwan Atom Tokubetsu-hen: Ivan no Wakusei - Robot to Ningen no Yuujou, Astro Boy, Astro Boy (1980), ASTRO BOY: Tetsuwan Atom - 10-man Kounen no Raihousha - IGZA
Episodes
50 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Osamu Tezuka
- Director
- Kazuya Konaka
- Character design
- Shinji Seya
- Music
- Takashi Yoshimatsu
Astro Boy (2003) FAQ
- How many episodes does Astro Boy (2003) have?
- Astro Boy (2003) has 50 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch Astro Boy (2003)?
- About 20 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
- Is Astro Boy (2003) finished?
- Yes. Astro Boy (2003) has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 2004.
- Is there a season 2 of Astro Boy (2003)?
- No sequel is listed for Astro Boy (2003) as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- What should I watch before Astro Boy (2003)?
- Watch Atom: The Beginning and ASTROBOY Tetsuwan Atom: Atom Tanjou no Himitsu first — Astro Boy (2003) is a direct sequel.
- Is Astro Boy (2003) based on a manga?
- Yes. Astro Boy (2003) adapts the manga by Osamu Tezuka.
- Who animated Astro Boy (2003)?
- Astro Boy (2003) was animated by Tezuka Productions and directed by Kazuya Konaka.