Original
10/01/1980 - 12/23/1981 Finished
Astro Boy (1980) (Tetsuwan Atom (1980))
Also known as: 鉄腕アトム
In a future where robots have achieved autonomy and sparked societal upheaval, young android Atom wages a one-machine war against crime and injustice. Orphaned and adopted by the compassionate Dr. Ochanomizu, Atom navigates brutal conflicts between rival factions while grappling with what it means to be alive.
51
Total episodes
51
Canon episodes
0
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Canon episodes · 51 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Tetsuwan Atom (1980) has no filler episodes: all 51 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
51 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth Of Atom10/01/1980 | 10/01/1980 | Canon |
| 2 | Atom vs. Atlas10/08/1980 | 10/08/1980 | Canon |
| 3 | The Robot Circus10/15/1980 | 10/15/1980 | Canon |
| 4 | Saving our Classmate10/22/1980 | 10/22/1980 | Canon |
| 5 | Atom vs. Atlas 2: The Resurrection of Atlas10/29/1980 | 10/29/1980 | Canon |
| 6 | Robot Island11/05/1980 | 11/05/1980 | Canon |
| 7 | Frankenstein11/12/1980 | 11/12/1980 | Canon |
| 8 | Red Cat11/19/1980 | 11/19/1980 | Canon |
| 9 | Atom vs. Atlas 3: Crystal of the Desert11/26/1980 | 11/26/1980 | Canon |
| 10 | The Vehicle, White Planet12/03/1980 | 12/03/1980 | Canon |
| 11 | Rag the Robot President12/10/1980 | 12/10/1980 | Canon |
| 12 | Damdam's Neck12/17/1980 | 12/17/1980 | Canon |
| 13 | Denkou the Invisible Robot12/24/1980 | 12/24/1980 | Canon |
| 14 | Tomboy Uran01/07/1981 | 01/07/1981 | Canon |
| 15 | Robio and Robiet01/14/1981 | 01/14/1981 | Canon |
| 16 | Astro Fights Aliens01/21/1981 | 01/21/1981 | Canon |
| 17 | SOS on the Space Shuttle01/28/1981 | 01/28/1981 | Canon |
| 18 | Atom vs. Atlas IV: The Menacing Comet02/04/1981 | 02/04/1981 | Canon |
| 19 | The Devil's Balloon02/11/1981 | 02/11/1981 | Canon |
| 21 | The Wreck of the Titan02/25/1981 | 02/25/1981 | Canon |
| 22 | The Robot Who Lied03/04/1981 | 03/04/1981 | Canon |
| 23 | The Girl from Alsore03/11/1981 | 03/11/1981 | Canon |
| 24 | The Biggest Robot on Earth Part 103/18/1981 | 03/18/1981 | Canon |
| 25 | The Biggest Robot on Earth Part 203/25/1981 | 03/25/1981 | Canon |
| 26 | Atom vs. Atlas 5: The Violent Gang Gadem04/01/1981 | 04/01/1981 | Canon |
| 27 | Black Jack's Great Strategy04/08/1981 | 04/08/1981 | Canon |
| 28 | The Great Adventure of Little Robot Sam04/29/1981 | 04/29/1981 | Canon |
| 29 | Atom vs. Atlas 6: The King of the Ice05/06/1981 | 05/06/1981 | Canon |
| 30 | Uran and Uran05/13/1981 | 05/13/1981 | Canon |
| 31 | Dash in a Storm!06/03/1981 | 06/03/1981 | Canon |
| 32 | Cleopatra's Mystery06/17/1981 | 06/17/1981 | Canon |
| 33 | Atom vs. Atlas 7: The Runaway Marine Express07/01/1981 | 07/01/1981 | Canon |
| 34 | The Little Elephant Pete07/08/1981 | 07/08/1981 | Canon |
| 35 | The Secret of Wasp Island07/15/1981 | 07/15/1981 | Canon |
| 36 | The Monster of Clockwork07/22/1981 | 07/22/1981 | Canon |
| 37 | Lila in Parable Island08/05/1981 | 08/05/1981 | Canon |
| 38 | Atom vs. Atlas 8: Destruction of the Satellite! The Proton Gun08/19/1981 | 08/19/1981 | Canon |
| 39 | The Artificial Sun09/02/1981 | 09/02/1981 | Canon |
| 40 | Black Looks09/16/1981 | 09/16/1981 | Canon |
| 41 | The Devil Garon09/23/1981 | 09/23/1981 | Canon |
| 42 | Hurry! You Three Second-Rate Knights!10/14/1981 | 10/14/1981 | Canon |
| 43 | Atom vs. Atlas 9: Remember Atlas10/21/1981 | 10/21/1981 | Canon |
| 44 | The Magical Ice Leopard10/28/1981 | 10/28/1981 | Canon |
| 45 | Uran's God11/04/1981 | 11/04/1981 | Canon |
| 46 | Space Airport R4511/11/1981 | 11/11/1981 | Canon |
| 47 | Spaceship in Imminent Danger11/18/1981 | 11/18/1981 | Canon |
| 48 | Boulder of a Human-Face11/25/1981 | 11/25/1981 | Canon |
| 49 | Drake's Revenge12/02/1981 | 12/02/1981 | Canon |
| 50 | The Devil's Place in Ordin12/09/1981 | 12/09/1981 | Canon |
| 51 | Rage of the Sphinx12/16/1981 | 12/16/1981 | Canon |
| 52 | Atom and Nuka12/23/1981 | 12/23/1981 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Tetsuwan Atom (1980) have?
Tetsuwan Atom (1980) is season 3 of 4 in the franchise: Astro Boy: Tetsuwan Atom, Tetsuwan Atom, Tetsuwan Atom (1980), and Atom: The Beginning. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Tetsuwan Atom (1980) have?
This page covers 51 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 306 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Tetsuwan Atom (1980)?
It is recommended to watch Tetsuwan Atom (1980) in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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