Ep. 26: Astro Boy confronts Atlas, a powerful robot with an evil heart
Aired on June 25, 1963

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Atlas possesses abilities similar to those of Astro Boy, yet he is driven by an evil heart. This distinction creates a significant internal conflict for Astro Boy, as the battle against Atlas forces him to confront his own dark side. The encounter serves as a test of character, requiring Astro Boy to overcome his inner shadows while facing an adversary who mirrors his own capabilities but lacks his moral compass. This struggle highlights the thematic depth of the narrative, emphasizing the importance of self-mastery and ethical integrity in the face of mirrored evil.
Episodes
- Ep. 22 · Astro Boy travels to Sea Serpent Island to save Anna but gets trapped by salt corrosion
- Ep. 23 · Astro Boy becomes a suspect in a mysterious murder case involving a world-conquering mutant.
- Ep. 24 · Disposable bomb robots propose a robot-only kingdom to Astro Boy
- Ep. 25 · Dr. Jordan and Astro Boy Escape in a Deep-underground Tank
- Ep. 26 · Astro Boy confronts Atlas, a powerful robot with an evil heart
- Ep. 27 · Astro Boy helps rescue Planet Pearl inhabitants from submarine dam construction bombs
- Ep. 28 · Mad Machine causes widespread malfunction and chaos while affecting Astro Boy
- Ep. 29 · Astro Boy encounters the voice of the supposedly deceased Jiro inside an incomplete time machine.
- Ep. 30 · Fuhrer ZZZ confronts the ZZZ Gang President's ruthless ambition to conquer the world.