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Astro Boy

Sep. 09, 2009  12:37 PM
 
Come on, you all must've heard this name before. It's been famous for over 50 years.

If you don't know then

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Boy

So what do you think of Astro Boy? Especially the movie?
Sep. 09, 2009  1:29 PM
 
I used to love Astro Boy about 4 years ago xD
I might see the new movie with my friends since we all used to watch the series xD
Sep. 09, 2009  2:06 PM
 
I don't even know why they'd create the movie after the show ended like 20 years or so ago. This situation reminds me of the DBZ movie except not live action.
Sep. 09, 2009  8:43 PM
 
My first (and thus far only exposure) to animated Astroboy was from the recent remake series that aired on YTV.

I'm somewhat hyped for the animated movie. I trust the production studio behind it, since they created the visually awesome TMNT. Sadly, I'm not sure it'll be a box office hit, the movie studio that got the movie isn't exactly Warner, or Paramount.

(Sep. 09, 2009  2:06 PM)Dragonsclaw Wrote: I don't even know why they'd create the movie after the show ended like 20 years or so ago. This situation reminds me of the DBZ movie except not live action.

The original show ended well over 20 years ago. The original show started in the 1960's. And the manga that inspired it is even older. Astro became a cultural phenomenom in Japan, inspiring tonnes of things like Astro, and was one of the first Japanese animated television series to get wide exposure in the United States. It has since then spanned numerous remakes (including a Japanese live action TV show), sequels, and spinoffs, the most recent remake series was finished in 2003/4. Astroboy's story is a timeless one. And it will be told over, and over again. The Imagi movie proves that.
Sep. 09, 2009  10:39 PM
 
Yeah, I guess so. According to Wikipedia; Astro is " the god of manga" and I believe this is true. I like Astro's past with Doctor Tenma due to him being a robot replica of his own son. I haven't seen much of the Old Astro Boy show but I liked the 2003/4 version alot. I should rent out the videos
Sep. 09, 2009  10:47 PM
 
Probably what got me in to Anime from a very early age. No way, a films coming out! I gotta see that when it comes out. Smile
Sep. 09, 2009  11:06 PM
 
used to watch it sometimes.. but always thought it sucks Pinching_eyes_2
Sep. 09, 2009  11:14 PM
 
(Sep. 09, 2009  11:06 PM)Pegasis Wrote: used to watch it sometimes.. but always thought it sucks >.<

that's because you're dumb

astro boy owns
Sep. 09, 2009  11:18 PM
 
Movie's gonna rock. I almost had a crazy attack in the middle of a theatre when I saw the trailer.
Sep. 10, 2009  12:16 AM
 
I do remember Astro Boy...although I never got around to watching it on TV, I had the pleasure to find it online, watched and...well, it's a good show.

Won't say it's great, 'cause...it's not, but it's good. It's better than a lot of anime/manga I've seen recently and that movie seems like a good way to reboot it!
Sep. 10, 2009  5:15 AM
 
Astro is the shiz! Pretty much started it all.
HE's pretty great, in that many themes and questions arised by Astro being an android but also human.
I've seen the complete 03/04 series for sale at hmv- plan on buying it as I think ytv[and states] only aired like 20-29 something episodes Speechless Anyone else think the intro was dope!?

I will definately be catching this, tho when i first heard I was skeptical.
Sep. 10, 2009  5:51 AM
 
I never really got into the series growing up, but I'm definitely going to see the movie. Even people who don't care about anime know what Astroboy is, it's had some amazing exposure. MY MOM knows what Astroboy is.

I think Astroboy will be a modest success in the North American markets, but I'd see it doing really well overseas/worldwide.
Sep. 10, 2009  7:17 AM
 
The part I think was the cutest in the trailer was the part where his hands turned into beams and the might was so powerful it blew him away. Astro is so cute with his chubby hands ><
Sep. 10, 2009  7:32 AM
 
astro boy=amazing
i love Osamu Tezuka's metropiles and kimba the white lion so many amazing mangas/animes by him
Sep. 10, 2009  7:37 AM
 
I've recently noticed this but there are many re-occurring characters from his other mangas appearing in Astro Boy! Another thing that makes it unique ( it all fits together)
Sep. 10, 2009  7:38 AM
 
yeah its realy good
not one of my favorites but still its amazing for when it was written
Sep. 10, 2009  8:36 AM
 
Out of all the villains so far; I like Pluto the best. He reminds me of a friendly giant who is also deadly. I like those kinds of characters.

Who is your Favourite Villain and why?
Oct. 23, 2009  4:53 PM
 
Movie opens today in North America. I'll watch it this weekend, but I'm a little disapointed that it lack Pluto.
Oct. 23, 2009  11:27 PM
 
Cool! I'm going to watch the movie tonight with my sister! Hope it ends good!