Astro Boy, also known as Astro, and known in Japan as Mighty Atom or Iron Arm Atom, is a fictional character created by the late Osamu Tezuka and the titular main protagonist of the franchise of the same name.
- In the 1963 series, he was voiced by Mari Shizimu in the Japanese dub, and by the late Billie Lou Watt in the English dub.
- Shizimu also provided Astro's voice in the 1980 series, while Patricia Kugler Whitely (in USA) and Steven Bednarski (in Canada) voiced Astro in the English dub.
- In the 2003 series, he was voiced by Makoto Tsumura in the Japanese dub and by Candi Milo in the English dub.
- In the 2009 animated film adaptation, he was voiced by Freddie Highmore. Highmore later reprised his role for the movie's video game adaptation.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Astro has saved the world countless times and has never been shown to merciless or sadistic when killing his enemies.
- Courageous: Astro is willing to risk his life to protect innocent people.
- Energetic: Being a kid, Astro has moments of being excitable.
- Stubborn: Astro has a strong sense of willpower and refuses to back down from a fight despite being warned by others.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: After being rejected by his creator, Astro wants to find his purpose in life and manages to find it protecting the world from various threats.
- Optimistic: Even though he has moments of depression as a result of his hardships, Astro manages to look at the bright side of his life and refuses to give up hope.
- Idealistic: Astro wants to see the good in others and believes that he can save everyone from even the most difficult situations.
- Determined: Astro refuses to despair, no matter how heavy the odds.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Astro gains his strength from how much he values his friends and his desire to protect them with his life.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Astro survives through many dangers and even gets revived by Z.O.G. after sacrificing himself in the movie.
- Spiky Hair: Astro is recognized by having two spikes sticking out of his hair.
- Has a Rival/Mentor: Atlas is Astro's main rival and Dr. Elefun is his mentor.
- Forgiving: Astro holds no grudge against others, no matter how much they hurt him.
External Links[]
- Astro Boy on the Heroes Wiki