Where to watch Astro Boy in Japan
Astro Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Astro Boy
Astro Boy is a 1963 web series in the Animation, Mystery and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, starring Mari Shimizu, Kazue Tagami and Youko Mizugaki. It spans 1 season and 193 episodes, and originally aired on Fuji TV. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 17 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Astro Boy in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Astro Boy trailer
Overview
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!
Seasons (1)
- Season 1193 episodes · 1963
Top cast
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
Hisashi Katsuta
Ochanomizu Hakase
Kazuo Kumakura
Higeoyaji (Shunsaku Ban)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Astro Boy in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Astro Boy on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is Astro Boy on Netflix?+
Astro Boy is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How many seasons of Astro Boy are there?+
Astro Boy has 1 season and 193 episodes in total.
Who stars in Astro Boy?+
Astro Boy stars Mari Shimizu, Kazue Tagami, Youko Mizugaki, Akihiko Mitsueda and Seizo Kato.
When did Astro Boy come out?+
Astro Boy is a 1963 web series.
What genre is Astro Boy?+
Astro Boy is Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Kids series.
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