Astro Boy (1980)

Astro Boy

TV-G

Originally intended to be kept a secret, the Pinocchio-like character becomes a publicly renowned superhero -- complete with devices like laser-firing fingers, uncanny hearing, and jet-powered boots -- all eventually used to repulse an alien invasion of Earth.

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52 Episodes

The Birth Of Astro Boy
E1
The Birth Of Astro BoyDr Boynton is so driven by his work as a robot engineer thst he neglects his promise to spend time with his son Toby at an amusement park. As Toby leaves the park, he is caught in a traffic collision. Before dying, Toby has his father promise him to make the new robot in his image and treat it like a son. Overcome with grief, Boynton completes the project and brings "Toby" to life. Unknown to Dr Boynton, a shady criminal called Skunk stole the plans for "Toby" and plans to make a robot of his own with a new circuit known as the Omega Factor.
Astro Boy Vs. Atlas
E2
Astro Boy Vs. AtlasDr. Boynton and Toby depart on an ocean liner for America. Not knowing his own strength, Toby causes a huge mess during dinner. Angrily, Dr Boynton rejects Toby on the spot, declaring that he's just a robot and that he has no son. Meanwhile, Skunk attempts to teach Atlas his criminal ways and eventually takes Atlas on a mission to steel gold from the same boat that Dr Boynton and Toby are on...
The Robot Circus
E3
The Robot CircusToby has been enslaved by a robot circus owner and is forced into manual labour. There he befriends a young circus worker named Kathy. Dr Boynton's associate, Professor Elefun, comes to fetch Toby but the ringmaster refuses to let him go... Toby receives his new name, "Astro".
Save the Classmate
E4
Save the ClassmateRescued from the circus by Dr. Elefun, Astro Boy starts school and struggles with the bullying from classmates for being a robot.
Atlas Lives Again
E5
Atlas Lives AgainAstro's must stop Atlas' scheme to enslave humanity by series of technological thefts, one of which involves Astro's proposed robotic parents.
Robotland
E6
RobotlandAstro and Dr. Elefun visit a fairytale theme park after an escaped swan/princess crash lands in their yard and tells them of the robots' plight.
Frankenstein
E7
FrankensteinSkunk convinces a powerful robot called Frankenstein to aid him in his crime spree. This crime wave leads to the deactivation of almost all robots in the city, including Astroboy.
The Red Cat
E8
The Red CatA red cat becomes the only clue to the mystery of children who are disappearing.
The Crystal of the Desert
E9
The Crystal of the DesertWhile exploring a forest that has become a desert, Astro Boy discovers that Atlas is involved.
The White Planet
E10
The White PlanetAstro aids a championship racer who hopes to win a global race.
A Robot President
E11
A Robot PresidentAstro and his teacher, Daddy Walrus, are invited to the inauguration of the first robot president and are caught up in a plan to stop the ceremony.
Goliath's Head
E12
Goliath's HeadAstro and Skunk race to find the head of a Mars development robot, Damdam.
The Light Ray Robot
E13
The Light Ray RobotSkunk causes trouble again, this time capturing a robot capable of invisibility hoping to use it in his schemes.
Uran, the Tomboy
E14
Uran, the TomboyAstro meets his new sister, Uran.
Robio and Robiette
E15
Robio and RobietteAstro gets involved in a rivalry between robotic "families". However the two of the robots from the competing camps fall in love.
Astro Fights Aliens
E16
Astro Fights AliensAstro captains the Second Expedition to Mars where strange creatures have been seen.
Save the Carolina 3
E17
Save the Carolina 3Astro attempts to stop Skunk's outer space pirating attempt when one of his classmates is kidnapped.
The Rainbow Comet
E18
The Rainbow CometOn a school field trip to see the Rainbow Comet up close, Astro and classmates are kidnapped by Atlas.
The Death Balloon
E19
The Death BalloonBalloons modelled in the shape of Astro are attacking people in the city and its up to Astro to clear his name.
The Transformation Robot
E20
The Transformation RobotAstroboy visits a robot inhabited island where gangsters attempt loot uranium resources by enlisting the help of and a robot who can transform into any shape.
The Wreck of the Titan
E21
The Wreck of the TitanAfter luxury spaceliner Titan is struck by an asteroid, Astro and several others escape to the moon. They land in a crater with an atmosphere and Astro discovers the wreck of a Russian spacecraft from 1990.
The Liar Robot
E22
The Liar RobotA school field trip is interrupted by a robot constantly lying about a impending earthquake.
The Girl from Alsoar
E23
The Girl from AlsoarAstro Boy meets a mysterious woman and must stop a hostile alien invasion.
The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 1)
E24
The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 1)A power-hungry Sultan commissions a powerful fighting robot named Bruton (Pluto in the original), and sends him to battle seven of the world's strongest robots: Mont Blanc, Molnar, Brondo, Zeron, Hercules, Photar, and Astro.
The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 2)
E25
The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 2)With only three of the most powerful robots in the world remaining (Hercules, Photar and Astro), can they stop Bruton before he destroys them all?
The Robot Vikings
E26
The Robot VikingsA wild gang of viking robots rampage through the city, causing havoc and destruction.
The Time Machine
E27
The Time MachineA time traveling detective arrives from the future and enlists Astro and the infamous surgeon, Black Jack, to save the life of a prince from the past.
The Robot Stuntman
E28
The Robot StuntmanAfter a tour of a movie studio where Uran meets her idol, Astro has to investigate the story of a tiny stunt robot called Sam.
The Great Meltdown
E29
The Great MeltdownLivian appears to Astro to warn him of danger to the polar icecaps. Is Atlas involved?
Uran's Twin
E30
Uran's TwinUran gets her wish of being able to be in two places at once - this way she can stil do what her parents want and go to robot wrestling.
Speeding Through the Storm
E31
Speeding Through the StormWhilst on a field trip to an old steam engine, a violent storm hits.
The Return of Queen Cleopatra
E32
The Return of Queen CleopatraCleopatra has reappeared and Astro must find out the mystery behind her.
The Runaway Subway Train
E33
The Runaway Subway TrainAtlas, who has been released from ice by Livian, challenges Astro to a duel in a ballpark. But Daddy Walrus intervenes and Atlas withdraws. Astro is hidden in the vault of the Ministry of Science. While Astro's friends are riding a subway train, Atlas causes it to go out of control in order to lure Astro out and challenge him again.
The Baby Elephant Pook
E34
The Baby Elephant PookAfter a real baby elephant is found in a robot safari park, Astro has to save both it and everyone from a giant robot elephant, Zohra.
The Secret of Bee City
E35
The Secret of Bee CityAstro and Uran visit Bee Island, but after meeting a mysterious boy they need to find out just what is going on the Bee City?
The Monster of Clarken
E36
The Monster of ClarkenA greedy gold hunter attempts to steal gold from the Golden Coral Forest. Can Astro stop him in time for the fish of reef to survive?
Lilly on Peligro Island
E37
Lilly on Peligro IslandAstro finds 43 messages-in-a-bottle and sneaks out at night to investigate what is going on at Peligro Island.
The Anti-Proton Gun
E38
The Anti-Proton GunThe most powerful gun ever made is up for grabs in space and Astro must make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
The Man-Made Solar Sphere
E39
The Man-Made Solar SphereThe great detective Shalock Holmespan and Astro investigate the unusual incidents around a man-made solar sphere.
Blackie Young
E40
Blackie YoungAfter Dr Elefun receives a large package and re-assembles the parts of a robot, Astro and Daddy Walrus travel Antarctica to investigate.
The Genie from Outer Space
E41
The Genie from Outer SpaceAfter a large meteorite falls into a mountain valley some distance away, Dr Elefun, Astro, and a team of scientists head off to investigate the crash.
The Robots Nobody Wanted
E42
The Robots Nobody WantedThree robot workers that have been rejected from their jobs help Astro.
Atlas Forever
E43
Atlas ForeverWhen space stations around Saturn and Jupiter are attacked, Atlas is blamed. After he defeats 100 ships, Astro becomes involved.
The Snow Leopard
E44
The Snow LeopardAfter it snows in summer, Astro investigates the cause.
Uran's Quest
E45
Uran's QuestAn Amusement Park's computer malfunctions and causes havok after Uran asks it where God lives.
Outer Spaceport R-45
E46
Outer Spaceport R-45Space pirates have been raiding the area around Spaceport R-45 and Astro is needed to investigate.
The Hijacked Airship
E47
The Hijacked AirshipHigh-jackers take over an Airship whilst Astro and his class are visiting. Astro needs to save the day, but he has none of his powers.
The Human-Faced Rock
E48
The Human-Faced RockThere is a legend about a strange rock with the face of a man that sits on top of a mountain overlooking a village - when it turns its face towards the lake, the village will be destroyed.
Uran Falls in Love
E49
Uran Falls in LoveUran falls in love with a Zeus the Destroyer, a robot with Astro in his sights.
The World of Odin
E50
The World of OdinDr Elefun and Astro join Captain Claud and his crew as they search for the sacred ground of Odin.
The Secret of the Mayas
E51
The Secret of the MayasAstro explores the Great Pyramid of the Mayas and encounters a mysterious sphinx.
Astro's First Love
E52
Astro's First LoveAs Astro attempts to recover stolen plans for a robot he is helped by Niki, a girl robot, with whom he falls in love.