The 1963 black & white version of Astro Boy was the first anime to cross the Pacific and penetrate American television. It was highly successful as it drew the highest ratings at that time. It was later taken off the air in 1966 as it completed its 104 episode run (193 episodes in Japan) and was losing its popularity due to its non-colour and "depressing" themes and story lines. In 1980 however, Astroboy was reborn in Japan and was brought back to North America in 1982 in a 51 episode colour series (52 episodes in Japan).
Show Info
Network: Cartoon Network
(1963 -
1981)
Schedule: Saturdays
(30 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Animation
Genres:
ActionAdventureChildren
Episodes ordered: 52 episodes
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Astro Boy's First Love
Episode 2x52; Dec 23, 1981
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
---|---|---|
2x52: Astro Boy's First Love | Dec 23, 1981 | |
2x51: Rage of the Sphinx | Dec 16, 1981 | |
2x50: The Devil's Place in Ordin | Dec 9, 1981 |
Extra Details
Also known as:
- Astroboy ( United States)