Astro Boy Rejecting the robot, Dr. Boyton sets Astro Boy on a journey where he is aided by Dr. Elefun, facing numerous adventures, battles, and moral dilemmas. Release Date January 1, 1963 ...

His entire body is composed of mechanical parts, so NEO Astro Boy does not change in appearance as he ages -- however, because he has an iPS Heart made from human cells, he does have a lifespan.

Astro Boy has more than earned its reputation as the father of modern anime. Back in 1952, the sci-fi series came to life under Osamu Tezuka, and the industry found itself new life.

Astro Boy Omnibus Vol. 5-- $20 ($25) Astro Boy Omnibus Vol. 6 -- $23.13 ( $25 ) Finally, you can bring Astro Boy to your desktop with this adorable new Nendoroid figure.

During Anime Expo, I spoke with Masao Maruyama, producer of Netflix’s upcoming Astro Boy-inspired anime, Pluto. We spoke about the pressure his studio felt in adapting one of the most critically ...