Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atomu)

Astro Boy, originally called Tetsuwan Atomu in Japan, is a pioneering Japanese manga and anime character created by Osamu Tezuka. He’s a highly advanced robot boy with human-like emotions, designed to explore themes of artificial intelligence, ethics, and identity. Set in a futuristic world, Astro Boy fights for justice, often confronting societal fears about technology and robotics. The series combines compelling storytelling with innovative animation, making it a cultural landmark that helped establish Japan’s anime industry. Astro Boy remains an enduring symbol of hope and the potential harmony between humans and machines.