Astro Boy
On Fuji TV
A foundational 1960s anime about a compassionate robot hero fighting evil, balancing existential loneliness with earnest heroism and wonder.
In the year 2000, Dr. Boyton creates a super-robot in his deceased son's image. He calls the robot Astro Boy. Astro Boy can swim oceans, leap over mountains, even fly into space on his own power. However, Astro Boy can't replace his son. Dr. Boyton becomes dissatisfied with the boy robot and disowns him. Astro Boy is befriended by Dr. Packadermus J. Elefun of the Institute of Science, who guides him through his adventures. Endowed with super strength, rocket-powered flight, a selfless heart and a kind demeanor, Astro Boy fights a never-ending crusade against the forces of evil!
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Questions people ask
Does Astro Boy leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Astro Boy easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Astro Boy scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Astro Boy sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Astro Boy violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Astro Boy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Astro Boy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Astro Boy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Astro Boy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Astro Boy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
