The "Birth of Astro Boy" is the start of electrifying entertainment for many future episodes. Before young Toby dies after a car accident he tells his father to build a robot just like him and to love him. Astro Boy is born and struggles to get used to his powers. He can fly and has strengths which get him in trouble with his father and those around him.
Thirteen Thirteenth Street is a spooky old haunted house that is the setting for Astro Boy's exciting adventure. Dr. Leopold and his cat are the only ones who live there. When five boys disappear there, Daddy Walrus and Astro go to find them. They're all right, but as soon as they are freed, all the animals start running wild. Are they rebelling for being kept in cages?
In the original episode, title screens are featured throughout the race. Play this clip to view the translations. (no sound)
This deleted scene features Daddy Walrus getting quite angry at Astro for losing Uran.
The Japanese closing credits for this episode features an alternative sequence recounting the arrival of Uran and also uses her theme for the closing song, "Uran's Theme".
When Robio takes a spear through his arm, the original scene was slightly longer than its english language counterpart.
The locals don't appreciate being lied to! And they take too kindly to robots who 'cry wolf'.
This cute song and dance duet, by Uran and her new identical twin, did not make the cut of the final English language version.
Another alternative ending credits sequence was created for this episode featuring Uran in a variety of different outfits!
Many cuts were made throughout this episode. Most of them feature characters getting hit with powerful energy blasts!
The original version of this episode features some extended shots of a headless Astro and one very embarrassed turtle!
Astro gets to kick some extra butt with his new and improved limbs!
During the visit to the factory, Blackie Young and his cronies manage to fire off a few extras shots in the original version.
Another song by Uran which didn't make the English version. This time it occurs during Uran's search for the robot god and features a parody segment on different cultural beliefs.
The original introduction of this episde features the 'God of Comics' himself, informing us of a little known fact about our robot hero, which will answer all your questions about Astroboy and why he is always wearing those red boots!