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Astro Boy (1980): Cast

Astro Boy (1980) movie poster

Astro Boy is a 1980 animated comedy directed by Osamu Tezuka and Noboru Ishiguro, starring Ichiro Nagai as Detective Tawashi (voice), Masako Sugaya and Yusaku Yara.

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Astro Boy (1980) movie poster
Directors
Osamu Tezuka and Noboru Ishiguro
Genres
Comedy , Animation , Family
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Tezuka Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Astro Boy About?

The premise of Astro Boy without spoilers.

Set in 2030 AD, a young robot boy, abandoned by his creator, is found by Dr. Elefun, an Android Advocate. Dr. Elefun adopts the child and mentors him, teaching him to harness his extraordinary powers so he can safeguard both humanity and fellow robots.

Astro Boy Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • superhero
  • anime animation
  • astro boy character
  • superhero action
  • superhero fantasy
  • superhero sci fi
  • shonen anime animation
  • robot sci fi
  • hero
  • shounen
  • remake
  • hand drawn animation
+5 more
  • based on manga
  • future
  • based on comic
  • robot
  • anime
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Cast & crew

Astro Boy Cast & Characters

Ichiro Nagai leads the cast as Detective Tawashi (voice), with Masako Sugaya as Uran (voice) and Yusaku Yara as Detective Nakamura (voice). Directed by Osamu Tezuka and Noboru Ishiguro; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Astro Boy

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From the directors

More from Osamu Tezuka and Noboru Ishiguro

More films directed by Osamu Tezuka and Noboru Ishiguro: Blue Flames, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars, Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet and Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet.

Details

Astro Boy Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “The Mighty Atom” and “아스트로 보이 아톰”.

Also known as
  • The Mighty Atom
  • 아스트로 보이 아톰
  • 우주소년 아톰
  • 철완 아톰
  • Астробой
  • แอสโตรบอย
  • เจ้าหนูจอมพลัง
  • เจ้าหนูอะตอม
  • Могучий Атом
  • Astro, le petit robot
  • Astroboy
  • 铁臂阿童木
+2 more
  • 原子小金剛
  • เจ้าหนูปรมาณู

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FAQ

Astro Boy FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Astro Boy, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Astro Boy?

Astro Boy was directed by Osamu Tezuka and Noboru Ishiguro.

More films by Osamu Tezuka

Who is in the cast of Astro Boy?

Astro Boy stars Ichiro Nagai as Detective Tawashi (voice), Masako Sugaya as Uran (voice) and Yusaku Yara as Detective Nakamura (voice), among 6 credited actors.

Does Astro Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. Astro Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Astro Boy in?

The original language of Astro Boy is Japanese.

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