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Apr 18, 2017 11:18 AM

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That was amazing! I'm looking forward as this may be the hidden gem of the season, and the nostalgia for the old Atom Anime is strong too! Btw love it's art style, reminds me of Professor Layton.

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Apr 18, 2017 10:53 PM

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Expecting a blueprint of Astro

Apr 19, 2017 7:13 AM

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Like the bromance between Hiroshi and Umataro.

Ah the memories.

Apr 19, 2017 8:26 AM

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Boring 1st episode
Apr 19, 2017 7:47 PM

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Oct 2011
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Young Dr tenma and Ochouzo yay
Atom!!!
Apr 20, 2017 7:53 AM

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Didn't really know what to expect since I haven't watched much Astro Boy related stuff (only some of the 2003 version), but in the end I was pleasantly surprised. It seems really fresh, the art is quite beautiful yet not to flashy. Not really that big happened but it hints an interesting story. The guys from lab 7 were awesome and quite funny, can't wait to see them and their robot again.
Apr 21, 2017 1:21 PM

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Opening sounded like "I Cannot Defeat Airman" lol.
Apr 24, 2017 3:33 AM
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a mecha anime that's not gundam and not 3d in 2017!
the producers are really confident of the franchise legacy to go high budget with it.
Apr 24, 2017 5:49 PM

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Jan 2014
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just knowing that its a prequel for astro boy makes me hyped already
Sonic X is basically an isekai
Apr 26, 2017 6:34 PM
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Mar 2012
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Designs more subdued than YBJ for now. Lots of cool character potential, and spider designs.
2D mecha with nice action & soundfx, thanks olm + ig + signal.
Seen some b/w astroboy, quite nice to see this back.


Apr 27, 2017 5:10 AM

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Finally got around to watching this. I thought it was alright. The OP really stands out, however. Very impressive.
May 4, 2017 12:37 PM

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They make it slightly different from original (I mean this one) manga.
Tenma is way more well-rounded then in manga, kinda romantic. In manga he's is a lot more pragmatic, strongly a militarist.
Also, love how both manga and anime reminds of other Atom renewal - Jetter Mars.
Jun 30, 2017 9:02 PM

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Gorgeous OP and ED, shame about the stuff in between though ):

Ran is cute, looks like gender consistent Ninomiya Rui from Gatchaman o:
Jul 21, 2017 9:58 AM

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Pretty nice start of this prequel, I quite like it sometimes that older series get a prequel of its main series! Though this might have a good or bad influence.

But with this first episode I do say that I quite liked it, looking forward to see what's next!
Mar 24, 2020 4:48 PM
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This was refreshing, I have to say. Seeing Dr. Tenma and Dr. long nose, both are essential key characters in the Astro Boy universe, interacting in a quirky, energetic manner befitting youngsters like them is odd, but fun and amusing. The Opening and ending are sufficiently great. The animation is very well-made. All in all, it is an up to par start of the prequel to an iconic anime series.

That said, I do wonder which Astro Boy Version is this series a prequel for? The original series? The 1980 version? The 2003 remake? I am also expecting some cameo appearances here and there. I have already sighted Hige Oyaji as he angrily honked his car. I didn't expect Dr. long nose to have a little sibling, though. I am pretty certain she didn't make any form of appearance in later versions, nor has she been mentioned in any way. I wonder why?
Apr 5, 2020 7:22 AM

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what a bore. like someone that never read a thing about tetsuwan decides to produce this garbage, it's all about the robots and boobs.

this connects very well to the 2003 adaptation and that one was the least interesting and genuine :(

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Nov 23, 2021 2:44 PM

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oh my already 1st ep and i can tell that this wont be what i wanted it to be
Sonic X is basically an isekai
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