Atom: The Beginning

TV SERIES 2017 1 SEASON

Overview

Japan in the near future suffers an unexplained major disaster. Five years later, reconstruction is well underway. Two young researchers at a university are pinning all their hopes on robot development. Now their new interpretation of the eternal hero Astro Boy up until his birth is just about to start!

This production, originally released in 2017, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.4 across its 1 season.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Animation.
• Produced in Japan.
• Original Language: Japanese.

Starring Cast

Takuma Terashima

Hiroshi Ochanomizu (voice)

Yuichi Nakamura

Umataro Tenma (voice)

Yuki Inoue

A10-6 (voice)

Mikako Komatsu

Motoko Tsutsumi (voice)

Yoshino Nanjo

Maria (voice)

Ayane Sakura

Ran Ochanomizu (voice)

Kengo Kawanishi

Shunsaku Ban (voice)

Mitsuki Saiga

Dr. Lolo (voice)

Seasons

Season 1

12 Episodes • Aired 2017-04-15

Base on Japanese manga series written and illustrated by tetsuro Kasahara, with writing contributions by Makoto Tezuka and Masami Yuki. The series is a prequel to Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy manga series, depicting the events up until the birth of "Astro Boy". Opening Theme "Kaidoku Funou" is performed by After the Rain". Ending Theme "Hikari no Hajimari" is performed by Yoshino Nanjou.