Astro Boy
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!
Where to watch Astro Boy in United States
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
RetroCrush Amazon Channel
Retrocrush
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Astro Boy there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Astro Boy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Retrocrush | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Retrocrush | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Astro Boy
Astro Boy is a 1963 Japanese-language animation, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Mari Shimizu, Kazue Tagami, Youko Mizugaki. It spans 1 season and 193 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, RetroCrush Amazon Channel.
Astro Boy was produced by Tezuka Productions, Mushi Production, and Meiji Seika and made in Japan. It was first aired on January 1, 1963, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- First aired
- January 1, 1963
- Last aired
- December 31, 1966
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (193 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Tezuka Productions, Mushi Production, Meiji Seika
Astro Boy cast & crew
The cast features Mari Shimizu as Atom, Kazue Tagami as Atom (voice), Youko Mizugaki as Uran, Akihiko Mitsueda as Atlas, Seizo Kato as Skank (voice), and Shingo Kanemoto as Detective Tawashi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tatsuo Takai.
Is Astro Boy worth watching?
With 1 season and 193 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, mystery, and sci-fi & fantasy, Astro Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Astro Boy
In United States, you can stream Astro Boy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Retrocrush, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Astro Boy
Mari Shimizu
Atom
Kazue Tagami
Atom (voice)
Youko Mizugaki
Uran
Akihiko Mitsueda
Atlas
Seizo Kato
Skank (voice)
Shingo Kanemoto
Detective Tawashi
Kiyoshi Komiyama
Cobalt
Masaaki Yajima
Higeoyaji (Shunsaku Ban)
Hisashi Yokomori
Tenma Hakase
Shinpei Sakamoto
Detective Nakamura
Iemasa Kayumi
Skunk
Kei Taguchi
Lamp
Astro Boy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Astro Boy in United States?
Astro Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Retrocrush in United States.
▸Is Astro Boy on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Astro Boy is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Astro Boy in?
Astro Boy is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Astro Boy are there?
Astro Boy has 1 season with 193 episodes in total.
▸What is Astro Boy rated?
Astro Boy is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 17 ratings.
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