Ep. 13: Skunk kidnaps and corrupts the invisible robot known as Denkou
Aired on December 24, 1980

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In this episode, the antagonist Skunk successfully captures a unique robot that possesses the ability to become invisible. After securing the captive, Skunk proceeds to corrupt the machine, altering its original programming or nature. The narrative focuses on the loss of this specific technological asset and the subsequent manipulation of its capabilities by the villain. The plot centers entirely on this act of abduction and the resulting change in the robot's status, highlighting the threat posed by Skunk's actions against the invisible technology.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Astro Boy confronts Atlas over the desertification of a forest and his crystal spaceship
- Ep. 10 · Astro Boy and Dr. Elefun help a racer after Skunk destroys the White Planet vehicle.
- Ep. 11 · Astro Boy and Daddy Walrus attend the inauguration of the first robot president
- Ep. 12 · Astro rescues a damaged Martian mining robot whose stolen neutron head causes chaos.
- Ep. 13 · Skunk kidnaps and corrupts the invisible robot known as Denkou
- Ep. 14 · Dr. Elelfun gifts Astro's family a young robot sister named Uran during New Year's festivities.
- Ep. 15 · Astro Boy navigates a scientific rivalry where rival robots fall in love
- Ep. 16 · Astro leads the Second Expedition to Mars and battles hostile aliens
- Ep. 17 · Astro Boy Intervenes in Space Shuttle Piracy to Rescue Kidnapped Classmate