Ep. 174: Strange vessel appearances prompt Atom to investigate a potential submarine canal beneath Japan.
Aired on July 9, 1966

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Unusual maritime events begin to occur, including a ship that vanished in the Japan Sea reappearing in the Pacific Ocean. Dr. Ochanomizu hypothesizes the existence of a submarine canal located directly beneath Japan. Acting on this theory, Atom sets out to locate this hidden passage. During his search, he descends to the ocean floor where he encounters a community of subterranean people. This journey reveals the mysterious connection between the surface world and the hidden depths below.
Episodes
- Ep. 170 · Two Princesses vie for control of a nation, drawing Atom into their political conflict.
- Ep. 171 · The deceased AI inventor Kutcher sends a message to Atom amid public obsession with his legacy.
- Ep. 172 · The Herald Brothers plot to conquer the world using robots controlled by Dr. Herald who captures Atom
- Ep. 173 · Tiny Robot Robotty Requests a Companion from Dr. Ochanomizu Due to Loneliness
- Ep. 174 · Strange vessel appearances prompt Atom to investigate a potential submarine canal beneath Japan.
- Ep. 175 · Robot Wars Part One features Atom confronting the AI Logos threatening global flooding
- Ep. 176 · The second part of the Robot Wars arc features a global crisis.
- Ep. 177 · Herenia's massive robot Gorem malfunctions due to flawed artificial intelligence
- Ep. 178 · Uran takes baby robot Chi-tan to hospital where it is remodeled into a violent giant