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"Astroboy" (1963): :  -- Bruton is the most powerful robot in the world and is sent to destroy Astro!
"Astroboy" (1963): :  -- All the students in Daddy Walrus' class go on a field trip to space to study astronomy.
"Astroboy" (1963): :  -- Astro Boy is appointed captain of a ship bound for Mars.
"Astroboy" (1963): :  -- Life in the circus is exciting, but hard.
"Astroboy" (1963): :  -- The country of Guravia has elected the first robot President, but the Deadcross Party is bent on keeping President Ricci from taking power.

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Cast

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Billie Lou Watt ... Astro Girl / ... (unknown episodes)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Astro Boy (USA) (alternative spelling)
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Japan:30 min (193 episodes)
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Although originally intended only for the US airings of the show, the name "Astro Boy" proved to be popular among Japanese viewers as well, and so the names "Astro Boy" and "Tetsuwan Atomu" are interchangeable in Japan. more
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2 out of 12 people found the following review useful.
Poor quality compared to other 60's cartoons..., 4 August 2007
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Author: Wesley Durrance from United States

While there are no major flaws with this series plot-wise, but when compared to other cartoons from the same time period (I.E. Looney Tunes, Hanna Barbara) the animation quality is lax. Somewhat like modern Japanese cartoons, there is very little in the way of organic movements of the characters.

Instead, characters will be drawn holding a pose with only their mouths or eyes moving, or movement scenes may be looped. It's a good period study of Japanese film, but so far as animations go, not particularly good. If you're looking for a good quality 60's cartoon, doesn't compare to American cartoons.

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