Ep. 23: Atom loses memory after saving Earth from falling satellite Ashura
Aired on September 14, 2003

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An obsolete artificial satellite named Ashura deviates from its orbit and begins descending toward Earth. Atom intervenes to prevent a catastrophic impact but sustains injuries during the process. As a result, he suffers from amnesia and collapses in a hermit commune on the outskirts of Maple Town. Simultaneously, a larger satellite called Ganymete shifts its trajectory into Earth's gravitational field. Atom is discovered and rescued by Boon, a man previously renowned for creating the all-purpose repair bot known as the Boon Unit. With his memories gone, Atom settles into communal life with Boon while the new orbital threat looms in space.
Episodes
- Ep. 19 · Atom and Tatsuo face a rocket explosion as Tatsuo attempts to rescue his mother Erika.
- Ep. 20 · Atom and Tommy investigate the disappearance of children who visited Neverland to avoid aging.
- Ep. 21 · Yuuko and Atom investigate Dragon Lake for illegal dumping and environmental destruction.
- Ep. 22 · Princess Kaya Disguised by Atom and Friends Before Gang Capture
- Ep. 23 · Atom loses memory after saving Earth from falling satellite Ashura
- Ep. 24 · Micro Bears descend upon the town, isolating residents with comforting illusions created by Shadow.
- Ep. 25 · Dr. Ochanomizu and Atom attend Deep City's inauguration while facing a fabricated environmental system.
- Ep. 26 · Atom is framed for planting a wormhole projector on the Minerva airship while Katari's team targets robots.
- Ep. 27 · Detective Higeoyaji and Atom investigate a locked-room mystery involving Skunk and the magnetic robot Gadem.