{"id":1031,"date":"2014-01-29T06:36:09","date_gmt":"2014-01-29T06:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezuka.strobez.ca\/wp\/?page_id=1031"},"modified":"2023-03-10T21:12:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T21:12:50","slug":"astro-boy-aka-atom-star","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tezuka.strobez.ca\/wp\/?page_id=1031","title":{"rendered":"Astro Boy [aka Atom]"},"content":{"rendered":"
Also known as \u30a2\u30c8\u30e0 (Atomu)<\/h5>\n
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Hello, My Name (in English) is\u2026<\/h3>\n

Although he’s widely known as Astro Boy, the original name\u2014the one you\u2019ll see in Japanese\u2014is Atomu <\/em>(Atom), which gives a feeling of modernity and limitless energy, even today. Atomu<\/em> works well as a Japanese boy\u2019s name. It fits right in with other three-syllable names that end in \u201cmu\u201d, such as Tsutomu, Isamu, and, of course, Osamu.<\/p>\n

Distinguishing Features<\/h3>\n

Although Astro Boy needs no introduction, you can always spot him by his patented double-triangle hairdo.<\/p>\n

Status: Super Star (\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605)<\/h3>\n

In a future where robot technology is rapidly transforming the economic and social face of the earth, the 100,000 horsepower Astro Boy is the most powerful robot in the world, and the first robot with a true human-like artificial brain. Created by the world\u2019s greatest robotocist, Dr. Tenma<\/a>, the former head of the Japanese Ministry of Science, Astro is originally intended to be a superior replacement for his young son Tobio, who was killed in a car crash. However, Dr. Tenma<\/a> eventually goes mad and abandons Astro. Thankfully, Astro is rescued by the new head of the Ministry of Science, Dr. Ochanomizu<\/a>, and transformed into a great super-hero \u2014 one who serves mankind, carrying out rescues, construction projects, space missions, first-contact situations, and an enormous variety of heroic feats that only the world\u2019s most powerful robot is capable of.<\/p>\n

According to Dr. Ochanomizu<\/a>\u2019s vision, Astro\u2019s is to be a friend to all humans and help bring about a new understanding between humans and robots, which will allow the two \u201craces\u201d to coexist together. Dr. Tenma<\/a>, on the other hand, has a different vision, seeing Astro as the leader of an inevitable rebellion in which superior robots will overthrow the humans who enslave them and inherit the earth.<\/p>\n

Notable\u00a0Roles<\/h3>\n

Astro Boy is not only Tezuka\u2019s best known character; but he is one of the greatest and most beloved icons of Japanese popular culture. \u00a0Although primarily the star of his own series, Astro Boy <\/em>(1952-68)<\/a>, Astro’s first appearance was in Ambassador Atom<\/em> (1951)<\/a>, but he has also appeared on occasion in series like Black Jack<\/em> (1973-83)<\/a> and Rainbow Parakeet<\/em> (1981-82)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Manga Appearances<\/h3>\n

If you spot an appearance not already listed, please let us know in the comments section below!<\/p>\n

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1951<\/h4>\n

Ambassador Atom<\/em><\/a> as “Atom”<\/p>\n

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1952<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro\u2019s Parents<\/a>“) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Gas People<\/a>“) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Frankenstein<\/a>“) as “Astro Boy”
\nThe Adventure of Rock<\/em><\/a> as “one of the delegates at the Bird Men conference”<\/p>\n

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1953<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Red Cat”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Sea Serpent Island”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Flying Skyscraper”) as “Astro Boy”
\nX-Point in the South Pacific<\/em><\/p>\n

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1954<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Mission to Mars”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Cobalt”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Coral Reef Adventure”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Fuhrer ZZZ”) as “Astro Boy”
\nThe Destroyer of the Earth<\/em> as “Ryoichi”<\/p>\n

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1955<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Electro”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Gernica”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Youth Gas”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Frozen Human”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Yellow Horse”) as “Astro Boy”
\nChief Detective Kenichi<\/em>\u00a0(“The Case of the Gorilla”) as “one of the manga artists”<\/p>\n

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1956<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Shootout In The Alps”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Atlas”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Test Pilot”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Midoro Swamp”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Robot Bombs”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1957<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Ghost Manufacturing Machine”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Black Lux”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Mysterious Ball”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Super Cyclone”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1958<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Crucifix Island”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Fortress of the Centaurs”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Mad Machine”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Count Bat”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1959<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Eyes of Christ”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Ivan The Fool”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Secret of the Egyptian Conspirators”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Gademu”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“S.O.S. From A Satellite”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Subterranen Tank”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Artificial Sun”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1960<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Space Snow Leopard”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Invisible Giant”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Uran”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“A Day to Remember”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“His Highness Deadcross”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1961<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The White-Hot Being”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Plant People”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Hot Dog Corps”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Blast Furnace Mystery”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Third Magician”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1962<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Space Parasites”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Robot Land”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro vs Garon”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1963<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“White Planet”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Demon Bees”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Robot Spaceship”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Devil\u2019s Balloons”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1964<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Last Day on Earth”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Greatest Robot on Earth”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Bad-Guy Robots”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Lying Robot”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Brain Swap”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Time Machine”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Jungle Devil Boundary”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1965<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Roboids”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Robio And Robiette”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Blue Knight”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Atom\u2019s Been Stolen”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Broadcasts from Outer Space”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Slippery Catfish in Imminent Danger”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1966<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro Boy Reborn”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Melanin Tribe”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Meeva”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Face in the Rock”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Ti-tan”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1967<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Faceless Robot”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The 100 Million Year-Old Crime”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Zolomon\u2019s Jewels”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Beginning of the Contradiction”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Living on Earth, 101”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Birth of Neva #2”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Baro, the Robot”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Scara Disappears”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Energy Tube”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Angel of Vietnam”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Summer of 1993”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1968<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Man Who Returned from Mars”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Bomb Train”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Robot Chiruchiru in Danger”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro\u2019s Energy Runs Out”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Dr. Tenma”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Tragedy of Bailey”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro Goes to the Circus”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Living Mold From Outer Space”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“A Declaration of Robot Rights”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro Goes to Elementary School”) as “Astro Boy”
\nNoman<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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1969<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro’s First Love”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Gone With the Snow”) as “Astro Boy”
\nGum Gum Punch<\/em>\u00a0(“Oshishi”) as “a member of the magic gum heroes”
\nRubbish Poetry<\/em>\u00a0as \u201ca member of the audience\u201d<\/p>\n

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1970<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The End of Astro Boy”) as “Astro Boy”
\nGachaboi’s Biography<\/em>\u00a0as “Astro Boy”
\nYaketpachi\u2019s Maria<\/em><\/p>\n

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1971<\/h4>\n

Lion Books<\/em>\u00a0(“100 Tales: Chapter of Gold”)
\nOne Fool<\/em> as “a mask” (cameo)<\/p>\n

1972<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro Returns”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1973<\/h4>\n

Black Jack<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“A Girl Who Became a Bird”) as \u201ca spectator at the man-powered flight contest\u201d<\/p>\n

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1974<\/h4>\n

Black Jack<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Son of Hariti”) as “Isao, the kidnapper’s son”<\/p>\n

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1975<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro Boy II”) as “Astro Boy”
\nBlack Jack<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“You Did It”) as “Black Jack’s client”<\/p>\n

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1976<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Showdown in the Standard Deviation Kingdom”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Silver Tower”) as “Astro Boy”
\nThe Three-Eyed One<\/em><\/a> (“The Magician”) as “the magician”
\nBlack Jack<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Sun Dolls”) as “a picture” (cameo)<\/p>\n

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1978<\/h4>\n

Black Jack<\/a>\u00a0(<\/em>“Helping Each Other”) as “a\u00a0passerby”<\/p>\n

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1980<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Robot Disposer”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Franken”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Astro vs. Atlas”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Pula, The Baby Elephant”) as “Astro Boy”<\/p>\n

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1981<\/h4>\n

Astro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Guinness Book Robots”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Beserk Robot”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Magnet Robot”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Giant Uran”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Space Doll”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Ghosts in the Desert”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Space Bug”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Crazy Duck”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“A Feline Guardian Diety”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“The Space Shuttle”) as “Astro Boy”
\nAstro Boy<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Showdown on Mt. Fuji”) as “Astro Boy”
\nThe Rainbow Parakeet<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(\u201cA Doll\u2019s House<\/a>\u201c)\u00a0as “Jimmy Payton” (TBC)<\/p>\n

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1986<\/h4>\n

Midnight<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(“Act 8”)
\nAtom Cat<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(\u201cThe Birth of Atom Cat\u201d) as \u201cAstro Boy\u201d
\nAtom Cat<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(\u201cAtom\u2019s First Love\u201d) as \u201cAstro Boy\u201d
\nAtom Cat<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(\u201cAtom the Orphan\u201d) as \u201cAstro Boy\u201d<\/p>\n

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1987<\/h4>\n

Atom Cat<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(\u201cAtom the Artist\u201d) as \u201cAstro Boy\u201d<\/p>\n

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