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Astro Boy

7.819801 seasonTV SeriesAnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

In 2030 AD, after being abandoned by his creator, a young boy robot is rescued by an Android Advocate, Dr Elefun, who adopts him as his own and guides him in the use of his special powers to aid and protect mankind and robot-kind.

DirectorsNoboru Ishiguro·Osamu Tezuka
WriterOsamu Tezuka
ProducerHidehiko Takei

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PhiloPhiloRuntimeRuntime
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Birth Of Astro Boy
Oct 1, 1980
E2
Astro Boy Vs. Atlas
Oct 8, 1980
E3
The Robot Circus
Oct 15, 1980
E4
Save the Classmate
Oct 22, 1980
E5
Atlas Lives Again
Oct 22, 1980
E6
Robotland
Nov 5, 1980
E7
Frankenstein
Nov 12, 1980
E8
The Red Cat
Nov 19, 1980
E9
The Crystal of the Desert
Nov 26, 1980
E10
The White Planet
Dec 3, 1980
E11
A Robot President
Dec 10, 1980
E12
Goliath's Head
Dec 17, 1980
E13
The Light Ray Robot
Dec 24, 1980
E14
Uran, the Tomboy
Jan 7, 1981
E15
Robio and Robiette
Jan 14, 1981
E16
Astro Fights Aliens
Jan 21, 1981
E17
Save the Carolina 3
Jan 28, 1981
E18
The Rainbow Comet
Feb 4, 1981
E19
The Death Balloon
Feb 11, 1981
E20
The Transformation Robot
Feb 18, 1981
E21
The Wreck of the Titan
Feb 25, 1981
E22
The Liar Robot
Mar 4, 1981
E23
The Girl from Alsoar
Mar 11, 1981
E24
The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 1)
Mar 8, 1981
E25
The Greatest Robot in the World (Part 2)
Mar 25, 1981
E26
The Robot Vikings
Apr 1, 1981
E27
The Time Machine
Apr 8, 1981
E28
The Robot Stuntman
Apr 29, 1981
E29
The Great Meltdown
May 6, 1981
E30
Uran's Twin
May 13, 1981
E31
Speeding Through the Storm
Jun 3, 1981
E32
The Return of Queen Cleopatra
Jun 17, 1981
E33
The Runaway Subway Train
Jul 1, 1981
E34
The Baby Elephant Pook
Jul 8, 1981
E35
The Secret of Bee City
Jul 15, 1981
E36
The Monster of Clarken
Jul 22, 1981
E37
Lilly on Peligro Island
Aug 5, 1981
E38
The Anti-Proton Gun
Aug 19, 1981
E39
The Man-Made Solar Sphere
Sep 2, 1981
E40
Blackie Young
Sep 16, 1981
E41
The Genie from Outer Space
Sep 23, 1981
E42
The Robots Nobody Wanted
Oct 14, 1981
E43
Atlas Forever
Oct 21, 1981
E44
The Snow Leopard
Oct 28, 1981
E45
Uran's Quest
Nov 4, 1981
E46
Outer Spaceport R-45
Nov 11, 1981
E47
The Hijacked Airship
Nov 18, 1981
E48
The Human-Faced Rock
Nov 25, 1981
E49
Uran Falls in Love
Dec 2, 1981
E50
The World of Odin
Dec 9, 1981
E51
The Secret of the Mayas
Dec 16, 1981
E52
Astro's First Love
Dec 23, 1981

Cast · Directed by Noboru Ishiguro

MSMari Shimizu
Mari Shimizu
Atom (voice)
HKHisashi Katsuta
Hisashi Katsuta
Dr. Ochanomizu (voice)
INIchiro Nagai
Ichiro Nagai
Detective Tawashi (voice)
KMKatsuji Mori
Katsuji Mori
Atlas (voice)
MSMasako Sugaya
Masako Sugaya
Uran (voice)
YYYusaku Yara
Yusaku Yara
Detective Nakamura (voice)

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Astro Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Astro Boy?

Astro Boy is streaming on Philo and Runtime in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Astro Boy on Netflix?

No, Astro Boy is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Runtime.

Is Astro Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Astro Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and Runtime instead.

Where can I watch Astro Boy for free?

Astro Boy is available to stream free (with ads) on Runtime in United States.

How many seasons are in Astro Boy?

Astro Boy has 1 season in total (52 episodes). The series concluded in 1981.

Are all episodes of Astro Boy out yet?

Yes — all 52 episodes across 1 season of Astro Boy are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Astro Boy?

No — Astro Boy ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What manga is Astro Boy based on?

Astro Boy is based on Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka.