Jump to content

Astro Boy (character): Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
mNo edit summary
Nohansen (talk | contribs)
5,637 edits
m cleanup redundant information.
Line 1: Line 1:
{{animanga-in-universe}}
{{Verify|date=September 2007}}
{{Infobox animanga character
{{Infobox animanga character
| name = Astro Boy
| name = Astro Boy
| series =
| series = Osamu Tezuka
| image = [[Image:AstroBoy-1966AstroBoy.jpg]]
| image = [[Image:AstroBoy-1966AstroBoy.jpg]]
| caption = Astro Boy from the 1966 TV episode "Time War".
| caption = Astro Boy, in the 1966 TV episode "Time War".
| first = [[Captain Atom (manga)|Captain Atom]] (April, 1951)
| first = [[Captain Atom (manga)|Captain Atom]] (April, 1951)
| last =
| last =
| creator =
| creator = [[Osamu Tezuka]]
| voiced by = [[Mari Shimizu]]<br />[[Makoto Tsumura]] ([[Astroboy (2003)|2003 TV series]])
| voiced by =
| nickname =
| nickname = Astro
| alias =
| alias = Atom
| age =
| age =
| gender = Male
| gender = Male
| species = Robot
| species = Robot
| born = April 7, 2003
| born = [[April 7]], [[2003]]
| death =
| death =
| occupation = [[Hero]]
| occupation = [[Hero]]
| title =
| title =
| relatives =
| relatives = [[Doctor Tenma]] (''Creator'')
}}
}}
{{nihongo|'''Astro Boy'''|アトム|Atomu}} is a [[fictional character]] created by [[Osamu Tezuka]]. He was [[First appearance|first introduced]] in the 1951 ''[[Captain Atom (manga)|Captain Atom]]'' [[manga]]. Astro Boy has also appeared in [[anime]] as well as [[feature film]] adaptations of its [[eponymous]] manga and other works by Tezuka. He is simply known as '''Astro''' in the most recent [[English language|English-language]] version of the [[Astro Boy (2003 TV series)|2003 television series]].
{{nihongo|'''Astro Boy'''|アトム|Atomu}} is a [[fictional character]] created by [[Osamu Tezuka]], introduced in the 1951 ''[[Captain Atom (manga)|Captain Atom]]'' [[manga]]. Astro Boy has appeared in [[anime|animated]] television series and [[feature film]] adaptations of its [[eponymous]] manga and other works by Tezuka.


On [[April 7]] [[2003]], the [[Niiza, Saitama|City of Niiza]] registered the character as an actual resident.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2003-03-20/astro-boy-a-japanese-citizen | title = Astro Boy: A Japanese Citizen? | date = 2003-03-20 | accessdate = 2007-07-01 | publisher = Anime News Network}}</ref> He was also inducted into the [[Robot Hall of Fame]] in [[2004]].
On [[April 7]], [[2003]], the [[Niiza, Saitama|City of Niiza]] registered the character as an actual resident.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2003-03-20/astro-boy-a-japanese-citizen | title = Astro Boy: A Japanese Citizen? | date = 2003-03-20 | accessdate = 2007-07-01 | publisher = Anime News Network}}</ref> He was also inducted into the [[Robot Hall of Fame]] in [[2004]].

===Appearance===
Astro's features include a small nose, and wide eyes, but his most noticeable feature is his hair. According to interviews with the author, Astro Boy's hair is modelled after his own hair when he woke up in the morning. He would always find it sticking in different directions.

Whenever Astro Boy appears in any other of Tezuka's works, even if he's a human, his hair always appears the same. (Unless his hair happens to be shaved off, as is the case in some occasions.)


==Overview==
==Overview==
Created by [[Doctor Tenma]], Astro Boy was meant to be a replacement for his deceased son: Tobio. However, because Astro Boy was not able to grow and age like a normal human child, Doctor Tenma abandoned him to a Robot Circus led by the cruel [[Ham Egg]]. At the circus, he was discovered by [[Professor Ochanomizu]] and was adopted. Professor Ochanomizu gave the robot a family with a robotic mother, father, sister (Uran), and brother (Cobalt). As head of the Ministry of Science, Professor Ochanomizu often calls on Astro Boy to help resolve situations involving humans, robots, and on occasion, [[extraterrestrial life]].
Created by [[Doctor Tenma]], Astro Boy was meant to be a replacement for his deceased son: Tobio. However, because Astro was not able to grow and age like a normal human child, Doctor Tenma abandoned him to a Robot Circus led by the cruel [[Ham Egg]]. At the circus, Astro was found by [[Professor Ochanomizu]] and adopted. Professor Ochanomizu gave Astro a family with a robotic mother, father, sister (Uran), and brother (Cobalt). As head of the Ministry of Science, Professor Ochanomizu often calls on Astro to help resolve situations involving humans, robots, and on occasion: aliens.


Astro Boy has seven techniques he often uses to aid him in his adventures:
Astro has seven powers to help him in his adventures:
* The ability to translate more than 60 languages
* The ability to translate more than 60 languages
* Strength equivalent to 100,000 horsepower (75 MW)
* Strength equivalent to 100,000 horsepower (75 MW)
Line 42: Line 35:
* Bright eye-lamps to assist his vision
* Bright eye-lamps to assist his vision


Despite his abilities and work for good, Astro Boy is often ostracized by the human race for what he is: a robot. Since he is not officially considered a citizen, he often has to deal with the prejudice of humans against robots. Ultimately, Astro Boy has to find a way to bring peace between humans and robots.
Despite his abilities and work for good, Astro is often ostracized by the human race for what he is: a robot. Since he is not officially considered a citizen, he often has to deal with the prejudice of humans against robots. Ultimately, Astro has to find a way to bring peace between humans and robots.


== Appearances ==
==Prominant roles==
As part of the [[Osamu Tezuka's Star System]], Astro Boy has appeared in several of the artist's works, though not always identified as "Astro Boy." Following is a chronogical list of the Astro's appearances, along with the name the character is identified with (if available).
As part of the [[Osamu Tezuka's Star System]], Astro has appeared in several of the artist's works, though not always identified as "Astro Boy." Following is a chronogical list of Astro's appearances, along with the name the character is identified with (if available).


*"Astro Boy" in [[Captain Atom (manga)|Captain Atom]] - 1951
*"Astro Boy" in [[Captain Atom (manga)|Captain Atom]] - 1951
Line 80: Line 73:
*"Adam" in [[Undersea Super Train: Marine Express]] - 1979 anime
*"Adam" in [[Undersea Super Train: Marine Express]] - 1979 anime


⚫
== References ==
===Powers and abilities===
{{reflist}}
Astro Boy has seven powers which he uses to combat evil and bring peace to the world. They are:

* Ability to translate more than 60 languages
* Strength equivalent to 100,000 horsepower (75 MW), letting him lift many times his own weight
* The ability to fly using jets in his legs (the manga also featured jets in his arms but they were not featured in the '60s anime)
* Magnification of his hearing up to one thousand times
* Guns deployed from his [[posterior]] (In the original manga, his rear guns were machine guns. For the anime, Astro's guns were changed to lasers.)
* An electro-heart that can discern people's criminal intentions
* Bright eye-lamps to assist his vision

==See also==
*[[Astro Boy]]
*[[Astro Boy (1980 TV series)]]
*[[Astro Boy (2003 TV series)]]
⚫
*[[List of Osamu Tezuka anime]]
*[[List of Osamu Tezuka manga]]
*[[Osamu Tezuka]]
*[[Osamu Tezuka's Star System]]

⚫
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://en.tezuka.co.jp/studio/character/c001/c001.html Astro Boy (Atom)'s page at TezukaOsamu@World]
*[http://en.tezuka.co.jp/studio/character/c001/c001.html Astro Boy (Atom)'s page at TezukaOsamu@World]
*[http://en.tezuka.co.jp/studio/character/c001/c001.html Astro Boy (Atom)'s page at TezukaOsamu@World] {{en icon}}
*[http://ja.tezuka.co.jp/studio/character/c001/c001.html Astro Boy (Atom)'s page at TezukaOsamu@World] {{ja icon}}
*[http://en.tezuka.co.jp/studio/character/subtitle/c001.html Astro Boy (Atom)'s roles at TezukaOsamu@World] {{en icon}}
*[http://ja.tezuka.co.jp/studio/character/subtitle/c001.html Astro Boy (Atom)'s roles at TezukaOsamu@World] {{ja icon}}


{{anime-char-stub}}
{{anime-char-stub}}
<!--These categories may be inaccurate. It would be appreciated if someone with more familiarity on the subject could share their expertise and correct any of these if neccessary. Thank you.-->
[[Category:Anime and manga characters who can fly]]
[[Category:Anime and manga characters with superhuman strength]]
[[Category:Astro Boy]]
[[Category:Astro Boy]]
⚫
[[Category:Osamu Tezuka characters]]
[[Category:Characters introduced in 1951]]
[[Category:Characters introduced in 1951]]
[[Category:Child superheroes]]
[[Category:Child superheroes]]
[[Category:Fictional robots]]
[[Category:Fictional scientists]]
[[Category:Japanese superheroes]]
[[Category:Japanese superheroes]]
[[Category:Osamu Tezuka characters]]
[[Category:Fictional robots]]

Revision as of 20:02, 10 September 2007

Astro Boy
Osamu Tezuka character
File:AstroBoy-1966AstroBoy.jpg
Astro Boy, in the 1966 TV episode "Time War".
First appearanceCaptain Atom (April, 1951)
Created byOsamu Tezuka
In-universe information
AliasAtom
NicknameAstro
SpeciesRobot
GenderMale
OccupationHero
RelativesDoctor Tenma (Creator)

Astro Boy (アトム, Atomu) is a fictional character created by Osamu Tezuka, introduced in the 1951 Captain Atom manga. Astro Boy has appeared in animated television series and feature film adaptations of its eponymous manga and other works by Tezuka.

On April 7, 2003, the City of Niiza registered the character as an actual resident.[1] He was also inducted into the Robot Hall of Fame in 2004.

Overview

Created by Doctor Tenma, Astro Boy was meant to be a replacement for his deceased son: Tobio. However, because Astro was not able to grow and age like a normal human child, Doctor Tenma abandoned him to a Robot Circus led by the cruel Ham Egg. At the circus, Astro was found by Professor Ochanomizu and adopted. Professor Ochanomizu gave Astro a family with a robotic mother, father, sister (Uran), and brother (Cobalt). As head of the Ministry of Science, Professor Ochanomizu often calls on Astro to help resolve situations involving humans, robots, and on occasion: aliens.

Astro has seven powers to help him in his adventures:

  • The ability to translate more than 60 languages
  • Strength equivalent to 100,000 horsepower (75 MW)
  • The ability to fly using jets in his legs
  • Magnification of his hearing up to one thousand times
  • Guns deployed from his posterior
  • An electro-heart that can discern people's criminal intentions
  • Bright eye-lamps to assist his vision

Despite his abilities and work for good, Astro is often ostracized by the human race for what he is: a robot. Since he is not officially considered a citizen, he often has to deal with the prejudice of humans against robots. Ultimately, Astro has to find a way to bring peace between humans and robots.

Appearances

As part of the Osamu Tezuka's Star System, Astro has appeared in several of the artist's works, though not always identified as "Astro Boy." Following is a chronogical list of Astro's appearances, along with the name the character is identified with (if available).

References

  1. ^ "Astro Boy: A Japanese Citizen?". Anime News Network. 2003-03-20. Retrieved 2007-07-01.

External links

Stub icon

This article about a fictional character found in anime or manga is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Astro_Boy_(character)&oldid=156992991"