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I read something about it, but now I have seen it!

I hate to say it, but from the preview, the way Atom comes to life is more like the way Boris Karlof as Frankenstein's monster comes to life, than any previous 'awakening' in either of the older series. The laser beam that shoots through two meshing discs and several other elements gave ...

Robodex 2003 uses Atomu as its icon. Check it out: Robodex 2003 :lol: Ohio State celebrates Atomu's birth date , and even has lectures about Manga and robots, and Seminars, one of which ia called "Manga and Science" :D . :unsure: The Age newspaper gets several details incorrect, but its story is...

I will edit my post, and if anyone wonders about to what you refer, tough.

Blame his innocence or naïveté for his opening his chest panel, thus allowing the Mayor to shoot his brain. After viewing all the color remake episodes, and everything of the 60s I could find on VHS, I must say that his innocent nature is his greatest weakness. He has more trouble with mere humans, ...

The eyelashes are found on both women and little kids. Astro Boy has them, and they are noticable in many closeups: http://www.angelfire.com/mt/astroboy/atomu3.jpg http://www.21century.com.au/warmuth/Images/astrohead.gif Moreover, if you watch closely, you will note that only women and children are ...

:cry: That is a real shame. :cry: His backside/ derriere/ rump/ fanny [U.S. slang]/ behind/ seat of his pants/ posterior/ seat of correction (where the paddle turns the skin red) guns were part of what made him so cute. Who else but a little kid would have a weapon in such an undignified place as th...

Kimba is Tezuka's first color cartoon series


Here is the lyrics to his theme song: Kimba.org

He shares Astroboys face and voice (60s).

I am now looking at the #1 manga, and the "The Girl From Alsoar" appears to be titled, "The Plant People"; moreover, it appears to be a 'boy', as though plants had sexes. I do not know anything about the other series you mention, but thanks for your response.

I am not from there, but via eBay, I bought Astro boy DVD set from there. Remember to check the region codes are right for you.