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Astro Boy "Astro Boy" (Japanese: 鉄ARMアトム, てつわんあとむ, English original name: Tetsuwan Atom, English : Astroboy) is a series of science fiction animation works. It is also the first serialized work of Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989), a master of the Japanese comics industry. It was serialized in the "Shounen" comic magazine of "Kobunsha" from 1952 to 1968. The story tells the story of the young robot Astro Boy who will be active for the benefit of mankind in the future 21st century. This is Japan's first TV animation series and the first foreign animation introduced to China. There are also movies and games adapted from the original works.

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Introduction to the work

Introduction to the original author

Basic information about Astro Boy

Seven Abilities

Main Characters

1963 Animation Version Plot Synopsis

Theme Song

2003 Animation Version Animation Music

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Basic information about the 2009 movie version

Plot synopsis

Movie summary

Behind the scenes

Gang shot

News collection

Basic information about Astro Boy game

Game features

Introduction to the work

Introduction to the original author

Basic information about Astro Boy

Seven Powers

Main Characters

Synopsis of the 1963 animated version

Theme Song

2003 Animation Version Animation Music

Episode Title

2009 Movie Version Basic Information

Plot Summary< /p>

Movie Summary

Behind the Scenes

Gang Shots

News Highlights

Basic Information on Astro Boy Games

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Game Features

[Edit this paragraph] Introduction to the work

Classic characters and classic works written by Osamu Tezuka, a master of Japanese comics.

The old translation is "Little Warrior", "The Invincible Peter Pan" (Hong Kong translation) or "Atomic King Kong" (Taiwan translation). "Atom" is the literal translation of the Japanese "Atom", and the word "Atom" is derived from the English "Atom", which means "atom".

In April 1951, "Astro Boy Ambassador" began to be serialized, and he debuted as a supporting character for the first time. In April of the following year, "Astro Boy" was serialized again in the "Boy" comic magazine. In 1961, Osamu Tezuka founded Mushi Production Company and first animated "Astro Boy", which was broadcast on TV stations starting from New Year's Day in 1963. This animation has been broadcast on the TV station for 4 consecutive years and has maintained high ratings. "Astro Boy" became the first truly Japanese domestic television animation series. During the four-year broadcast period, it achieved unprecedented high ratings and created a huge craze. It was filmed as new animations in 1980 and 2003 respectively, and a CG version of the movie was released again in 2009.

When "Astro Boy" first came out, it caused a sensation in Japan. This smart, brave, and righteous little robot doll is loved by almost everyone. This long series of stories and the later animation of the same name were broadcast on TV stations and lasted for 13 years. "Astro Boy" also changed some people's prejudices against comic books. Parents who previously thought that children's comic books would affect their studies or even have adverse effects began to encourage their children to read comic books.

In 1960, the TV animation "Tetsuwa Atom" (Mushi version) and "Astro Boy" (Mushi version) were produced, black and white version, ***193 episodes, from 1963 to 1966 in It was broadcast on Japan's Fuji TV and achieved a nationwide average ratings of 30%. The film was later translated into English and sold around the world. NTV redrawn Astro Boy in 1980 (color version of "Tetsuwa Atomo", ***52 episodes), and this version was broadcast in Hong Kong in the 1980s. In December of the same year, CCTV introduced the black-and-white "insect-made" version of "Tetsuwa Atom" (named "Astro Boy"). Astro Boy was also one of the first Japanese animation works introduced to the mainland. It became very popular after it was broadcast. . Fuji TV redrawn Astro Boy for the third time in 2003, named "Automated Robot Astro Boy" (Astro Boy) (As of March 28, 2004, the third version of the broadcast in Japan (50 episodes), Hong Kong's TVB Jade Channel began broadcasting the third edition in early 2004. China Central Television (CCTV) aired 49 episodes on its children's channel between December 28, 2004 and February 13, 2005.

[Edit this paragraph] Introduction to the original author

Osamu Tezuka, cartoonist and animation producer. His real name was Tezuka Osamu. He took the pen name "Tezuka Osamu" in 1939 because he loved insects since he was a child.

In 1945, he entered the Faculty of Medicine, Osaka University (later obtained a doctorate in medicine). The following year, he began serializing the four-panel comic "Pony's Diary" in "Shaomin Shimbun" (now "Mainichi Shinbun"). From then on, he embarked on the road of comics.

"Tezuka Osamu" is a very diligent cartoonist. There are so many of his works that it is difficult to pinpoint them all at once. In his 45-year creative career, he drew more than 500,000 paintings. There are 450 volumes of works collected in "The Complete Works of Osamu Tezuka Comics" alone. He is constantly His last words before his death were "Give me a pencil." Osamu Tezuka's works have a wide range of content, ranging from children's life, science fiction, detectives, nature, history, legends, to literature, medicine, religion, music, Philosophy...almost everything. His readers range from children, young people to middle-aged and elderly people, including all walks of life. His later works focused on exploring deeper aspects of life.

Osamu Tezuka and "Astro Boy"

In 1952, Osamu Tezuka's "Astro Boy" came out, causing a sensation in Japan. This brave, smart, and just man , a little robot with more than 100,000 horsepower that can go up to the sky and into the earth is almost everyone's favorite. From 1963 to December 1966, the cartoon of the same name was launched on Japan's Fuji TV Universal. The cartoon of the same name produced by Japan lasted for 13 years. The cartoon of "Astro Boy" changed some people. Prejudice against comics. Parents who previously believed that children’s reading of comics would affect their studies or even be adversely affected began to encourage their children to read comics. The cartoon "Astro Boy" is still broadcast on the NBC TV station in the United States. American children watched "Astro Boy" and thought the protagonist was cute, but what moved them was the storyline and the unique performance. In a way that they will never forget. The cartoon "Astro Boy" not only sold well overseas, but its commercialized peripheral products also produced new economic benefits. Thus, Osamu Tezuka's unparalleled status in the Japanese comics industry was confirmed.

[Edit this paragraph] Astro Boy information

Basic information

"Astro Boy" is the literal translation of the Japanese "Ato Boy", and the word "Ato Boy" The word comes from the English "Atom", which means "atom".

Place of birth: Bureau of Precision Machinery, Ministry of Science, Japan

Height: 135 cm

Weight: 30 kilograms

Creator: Dr. Tianma

Personality: He works harder than human children. He is a top student and is often praised by the school.

Power source: Atomic engine

Seven abilities

1. The soles of the feet are equipped with jet triggers for flying, which are converted into rocket engines in space. .

2. Can speak more than 60 languages.

3. Ability to distinguish between good and evil in people.

4. Can amplify hearing to 1,000 times that of ordinary people.

5. The eyes can switch to powerful searchlight at any time. (In the 2003 animated version, the eyes have added perspective capabilities)

6. There is a machine gun installed in the butt, and the fingers can fire lasers (the 2003 version adds arm atomic cannons)

7. Maximum output The power is 100,000 horsepower. In the comic "The Largest Robot on Earth", it was enhanced to 1 million horsepower by Dr. Tianma.

[Edit this paragraph] Main characters

■ Dr. Chamizu

He is the head of the National Institute of Natural Sciences after Dr. Tianma left. He continued to help Astro Boy and created Astro Boy's parents and sister.

■ Astro Boy's Parents

Astro Boy's parents made by Dr. Oomizu. My father is clumsy, and my mother is the opposite.

■ Officer Boots

This is a police officer who is extremely prejudiced against robots. Whenever a case occurs, he always first considers whether it was a robot.

■ Jumping

The pet of Doctor Tianma’s son. At first, I didn’t like Astro Boy, a “fake” child, but later I gradually started to like getting along with Astro Boy’s family and became a family member.

■ GUISS

Rich, but evil scientist. It was he who instigated SKUNK to steal Astro Boy's blueprints and create ATLAS.

■ MANDRAKE

His rule is: get everything you want!

■ The Little Constable

is a good guy who often appears next to Officer Boots.

■ LIVIAN

A loyal follower of ATLAS, as kind-hearted as an angel. She often disapproved of ATLAS's evil actions and informed Astro Boy many times. Finally, ATLAS and Astro Boy were persuaded to work together to resist the alien attack.

■ SKUNK

Evil man, a fugitive (blue skin!) all about money.

■ Sarah

Also translated as Wulan, Xiaolan, Astro Boy’s younger sister, she is naughty and gets into trouble everywhere. She is as strong as Astro Boy, but she can’t fly. But he is kind-hearted and has the same virtues as Astro Boy - the courage to sacrifice.

■ Grandpa Beard

In the English version, everyone calls him "Daddy Walrus", maybe because of his interesting beard, right? He has always supported equal rights for robots and taught Astro Boy a lot of knowledge. Grumpy, very funny guy.

■ ATLAS

A robot that represents the evil side. From a certain perspective, his energy is as huge as Astro Boy. He was a strong rival to Astro Boy until he was destroyed.

Friends who don’t know much about Astro Boy hope to read it.

"Astro Boy" (Japanese: 鄄ARMアトム/てつわんあとむ) is a set of science fiction comics. It is also the first serial work of Osamu Tezuka, a master of the Japanese comics industry, which was published in 1952. In 1968, it was serialized for the first time in the "Shounen" comic magazine of "Guangwenshe". The story tells the story of the young robot Astro Boy who will be active for the benefit of mankind in the future 21st century. The old translation is "Peter Pan" (Hong Kong translation) or "Atomic King Kong" (Taiwan translation). "Atom" is the literal translation of the Japanese "Atom", and the word "Atom" is derived from the English "Atom", which means "atom".

"Astro Boy" produced TV animations in the 1960s ("Astro Boy" (Mushi version), "Astro Boy" (Mushi version), black and white version, *** 193 episodes, broadcast on Japan's Fuji TV from 1963 to 1966, and achieved a national average rating of 30%. The film was later translated into English and sold around the world, and was re-drawn by NTV in 1980. Tongmu (color version of "Iron Arms", ***52 episodes), this version was broadcast in Hong Kong in the 1980s. In December of the same year, CCTV introduced a black and white "insect-made" version of "Iron Arms" (named "Iron Arms"). "Astro Boy"), Astro Boy was also one of the first Japanese animation works introduced to the mainland, and became very popular after it was broadcast. Fuji TV redrawn Astro Boy for the third time in 2003, named "Automated Robot Iron Arm". "Child's Wood" (アストロボーイ?鉄ARMアトム) (Japan's third edition has broadcast 50 episodes as of March 28, 2004). Hong Kong's TVB Jade Channel began broadcasting the third edition in early 2004. (CCTV) aired 49 episodes on its children's channel from December 28, 2004 to February 13, 2005.

According to the original story, Astro Boy was born in April 2003. On July 7th, the producer is Dr. Pegasus. Because his son Pegasus died in a traffic accident, he created Astro Boy in memory of his son.

Astro Boy has seven special abilities, the contents are as follows. (Details may be slightly different):

The soles of the feet are equipped with jet triggers for flight, which are converted into rocket engines in space

More than 60 languages ????can be spoken

< p> Can distinguish between good and evil in human beings

Hearing is 1000 times that of normal people

Eyes are powerful searchlights

Machine gun is installed on the butt (new TV version) Changed to a laser fired at the finger)

The maximum output power is 100,000 horsepower (later enhanced to 1 million horsepower, see "The Largest Robot on the Earth (Scroll of the Largest Robot on the Earth)")

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In the film, Astro Boy’s parents are robots created by Dr. Tianma, and there is a robot sister named Ulan.

In real life, April 7, 2003. , Nizao City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan officially registered Astro Boy as a citizen and issued a resident registration certificate (the guardian was Dr. Ochanomizu)

[Edit this paragraph] 1963 animation version

Original title: Iron Wrist アトム

English name: ASTRO BOY

Year of production: 1963

Production company: Insect プロ

Number of episodes: 193

Plot summary

Tobyo, the son of Dr. Tianma who worked in the Ministry of Science and Technology (translated as Feixiong in the 80th edition of Chinese), died in a car accident. Pegasus lost his beloved son, so he tried to create a robot - Astro Boy, based on his son's appearance during his lifetime. And gave it extraordinary abilities: 100,000 horsepower and 7 weapons, and brought it back to the Ministry of Science. Later, on the oil tanker, Astro Boy was deceived by the circus leader; but the circus abused the robot, and he was killed by Dr. Chamizu, the governor of the Ministry of Science. Redeemed and named "Astro Boy". In later life, he was sometimes discriminated against because he was a robot, but he always wanted to build a friendly bridge between humans and robots and fight against evil forces.

Theme Song

The Song of Astro Boy (the theme song was used in the 1980 version)

Across the Vast Sky

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Fly to the distant stars

Come on, Astro Boy

A good boy who loves science

Kind and brave

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Astro Boy

One hundred thousand horsepower and seven divine powers

The selfless and fearless Astro Boy

Across the Vast World

La La La

Dive into the Deep Ocean

Osamu Tezuka’s 80th Anniversary Come on, Astro Boy

A good boy who loves peace

Kind and brave

La...

Astro Boy

Our good friend

The selfless and fearless Astro Boy

Our good friend

The selfless and fearless Astro Boy

[Edit this paragraph] 2003 animated version

In April 2003, Fuji TV began broadcasting the third remake of the TV animation "Astro Boy" (Astro Boy). April 7th is Astro Boy’s birthday (according to the original setting). The seal of "Astro Boy's Birthplace Small Commemorative Letter First Day Cover" is issued, and the commemorative seal will be available at the Takadanobaba Post Office for one day only. On the same day, Shinjuku City government agencies appointed Astro Boy as the "Shinjuku Future Special Envoy." In real life, on April 7, 2003, Nizao City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, officially registered Astro Boy as a citizen and issued a resident registration certificate (the guardian was Dr. Ochanomizu, which was translated as Dr. Ochanomizu in Taiwan).

Animation Music

The 2003 version *** used 2 opening songs.