Tetsuwan Atom (1980)
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- 1EP 1
Dr. Boynton creates a robot son named Toby after his real son dies, but a rival robot Atlas causes trouble.
Oct 1, 1980Robotics engineer Doctor Boynton rejects criminal Skunk Kusai’s Omega Factor circuit, ignoring his son Toby’s wish for a human-like robot. Boynton builds a robot modeled after Toby, but neglects a promised amusement park trip. Toby is fatally injured in a traffic accident, dying after making his father promise to care for the robot. Boynton completes the project, naming it Toby. Meanwhile, Skunk gives the designs to scientist Walpurgis, who builds a robot named Atlas. Boynton raises Toby, but the robot later becomes paralyzed with red eyes and vanishes. Boynton and colleagues chase Toby in a robot tank, which malfunctions. Toby saves them, revealing that Atlas activated the connection. Boynton expresses pride, but they must flee the country. Atlas and Walpurgis’ maid Livian discuss his uncertain future.
- 2EP 2
Toby faces rejection while Atlas struggles with criminal training and confronts Walpurgis.
Oct 8, 1980Dr. Boynton takes Toby to America, but the boy’s lack of strength control causes chaos during dinner, leading Boynton to disown him. Meanwhile, Skunk Kusai trains Atlas in crime, but Atlas’s attempts to rob trucks and supermarkets fail comically. Skunk criticizes Atlas to Walpurgis, who argues that mistakes make Atlas more human. Atlas seeks guidance from Livian, who teaches him about mercy and identity, but Skunk interrupts to order a heist. Atlas is tasked with sinking an ocean liner to steal gold, but Toby destroys the icebergs Skunk created to save the ship. Atlas attacks Toby but spares him after remembering Livian’s words. Boynton calls for Toby, but Hamegg captures him first. Atlas returns to the castle to find Livian dismantled by Walpurgis. Enraged, Atlas pursues Walpurgis in a car, destroying him despite severe damage, and begins rebuilding his own body using Walpurgis’s equipment.
- 3EP 3
Toby the robot faces enslavement in a circus and receives his new name Astro with red boots.
Oct 15, 1980Toby is held captive by a robot circus owner and compelled to perform manual labor. He forms a friendship with Kathy, a young worker at the circus. Professor Elefun, an associate of Boynton, arrives to retrieve Toby, but the ringmaster refuses to hand him over. Kathy attempts to rescue the boy robot under these difficult circumstances. This episode marks the moment Toby is given the name Astro and acquires his signature red boots. The narrative focuses on the conflict between the captors and the efforts to free Toby, highlighting the bond formed between the enslaved robot and his new friend during this struggle for his freedom.
- 4EP 4
Astro Boy faces bullying from classmates after being rescued from the circus by Dr. Elefun
Oct 22, 1980Following his rescue from a circus by Dr. Elefun, Astro Boy encounters significant difficulties integrating into his school environment. He becomes the target of persistent bullying from his fellow students, who treat him poorly specifically because he is a robot. This narrative highlights the social challenges he faces as he attempts to navigate peer relationships and cope with the discrimination directed at him due to his mechanical nature.
- 5EP 5
Astro confronts Atlas again to thwart his technological thefts and plans to enslave humanity.
Oct 29, 1980During his second meeting with Atlas, Astro intervenes to halt the villain's scheme to enslave humanity through a series of technological thefts. One of these stolen technologies involves the creation of robotic parents intended for Astro. The narrative presents continuity issues regarding this encounter, as previous episodes were combined, meaning Atlas had not officially appeared in the series yet. Consequently, Astro’s recognition of Atlas and his reference to a past fight on an iceberg lack context within the current timeline. Additionally, there is no explanation for the discrepancy in Atlas's appearance between the flashbacks and the present day, suggesting that off-screen events from the cut Astro vs. Atlas segment may have occurred.
- 6EP 6
Astro Boy and Dr. Elefun visit an animatronic fairytale park after a crash landing
Nov 5, 1980An escaped swan and princess crash lands in Astro Boy and Dr. Elefun's yard. She reveals that she and others are suffering under abusive indentured servitude at a specific location. Following this distressing account, the two characters are led to an animatronic fairytale theme park. This setting appears to be the site of the exploitation described by the crash-landed visitor. The narrative focuses on their journey to this facility and the revelation of the harsh conditions endured by the inhabitants, prompting their involvement in the situation.
- 7EP 7
Skunk manipulates a premature Frankenstein robot into a crime spree causing widespread deactivation.
Nov 12, 1980A powerful Frankenstein robot is activated prematurely, an incident worsened when Skunk persuades the machine to assist in his criminal activities. This collaboration triggers a significant wave of robotic crime throughout the city. In response to the escalating chaos, authorities initiate a system-wide shutdown that results in the deactivation of nearly all robots within the urban area. The widespread power failure also briefly affects Astroboy, halting his operations alongside the other mechanical beings until the situation is resolved.
- 8EP 8
A red cat serves as the sole clue in a mystery involving missing children and city development.
Nov 19, 1980The disappearance of several children presents a perplexing case where a red cat emerges as the only significant clue. The investigation reveals that the parents of the missing children are directly involved in the development of the city's final natural and undeveloped area. This connection suggests that the urban expansion project is linked to the vanishings, with the animal providing the critical evidence needed to unravel the circumstances surrounding the families' involvement and the fate of the children in this contested landscape.
- 9EP 9
Astro Boy confronts Atlas over the desertification of a forest and his crystal spaceship
Nov 26, 1980During an investigation into the desertification of a forest, Astro Boy encounters Atlas. The confrontation centers on Atlas's responsibility for the environmental damage, specifically linking the cause to his crystal spaceship. The narrative focuses on this direct conflict between the two characters regarding the destruction of the natural landscape and the role played by the advanced technology associated with Atlas.
- 10EP 10
Astro Boy and Dr. Elefun help a racer after Skunk destroys the White Planet vehicle.
Dec 3, 1980A championship racer faces a critical setback when their vehicle, known as the White Planet, is destroyed. This sabotage is revealed to be part of a scheme by Skunk, who aims to secure victory in an upcoming global race. Astro Boy and Dr. Elefun intervene to assist the racer in this difficult situation. Their efforts are directed toward resolving the damage caused by Skunk's actions and supporting the racer's participation in the competition. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of the vehicle's destruction and the collaborative response from the protagonists to address the unfair advantage sought by the antagonist.
- 11EP 11
Astro Boy and Daddy Walrus attend the inauguration of the first robot president
Dec 10, 1980Astro Boy and Daddy Walrus are invited to attend the inauguration ceremony of the first robot president. During the event, they become entangled in a plot orchestrated by the opposition party, who intend to disrupt and stop the proceedings. The pair finds themselves directly involved in the conflict as the antagonists attempt to prevent the ceremony from taking place successfully.
- 12EP 12
Astro rescues a damaged Martian mining robot whose stolen neutron head causes chaos.
Dec 17, 1980A spacecraft crashes on Earth, leaving a burning robot named Goliath. Doctor Elefun contacts Astro to rescue the mining robot from Mars, who possesses a neutron beam in his head. Elefun removes the dangerous component for safety, but it is subsequently stolen. Goliath searches for his head, trying on various other robots' heads in the process. Meanwhile, Daddy Walrus discovers the head being sold at a criminal auction. Skunk Kazi gasses the crowd and takes the head, offering to return it if Goliath destroys Astro. During a fight, a tank containing the head fires on them, burying the combatants under rock. Walrus, posing as Sam Bannister, shoots the tank at the criminals' hideout. Skunk enters the tank and uses the neutron beam against the police. Astro dodges the beam, wrecks the tank, and Walrus knocks out Skunk. Astro returns the head to Goliath, but the two fight over it. The beam discharges, annihilating Goliath.
- 13EP 13
Skunk kidnaps and corrupts the invisible robot known as Denkou
Dec 24, 1980In 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Tetsuwan Atom (1980) have?
- Tetsuwan Atom (1980) has 52 episodes.
- When did Tetsuwan Atom (1980) come out?
- Tetsuwan Atom (1980) came out in 1980.
- Which studio made Tetsuwan Atom (1980)?
- Tetsuwan Atom (1980) was produced by Tezuka Productions.
- Who directed Tetsuwan Atom (1980)?
- Tetsuwan Atom (1980) was directed by Noboru Ishiguro.
- Is Tetsuwan Atom (1980) finished?
- Current status of Tetsuwan Atom (1980): Finished.