Despite Astro Boy making its US debut as an anime in the 1960s, it took over 30 years for its translated Japanese manga to gain significant attention. This delay can be attributed to several ...

In the early days of anime, independent animators worked vigorously to produce what eventually would pave the way to Astro Boy in 1963. In the 1980s, a boom of independent studios and a dramatic ...

One answer could be a desire to feel an affinity with their creations. The birthplace of “Tetsuwan Atomu” (Astro Boy) and other popular robot manga titles, Japan has produced endearing ...

A generative artificial intelligence project aims to continue the work of the late manga artist behind the Astro Boy series. Tezuka Osamu also developed the Black Jack series, which centers on a ...

Background drawings and storyboards for “Astro Boy” are on display in the basement. Large figures and a game celebrating “Naruto,” a ninja anime popular among foreigners, are available at ...