Astro Boy (1960) Deluxe DVD Collection 1

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The ORIGINAL Astro Boy series - available for the first time on DVD! The original boy-robot with 100,000 horsepower strength and courage! 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. Witness Japan’s first ever animated series, Osamu Tezuka’s original 1960's ASTROBOY, regarded as the series that launched the anime phenomenon! This collector’s set includes 52 episodes of the original black and white 1960s series, restored to pristine detail, and also features never-before-seen footage and brand new exciting extras. DVD Special Features COMPLETE DVD OF EXTRAS, containing: Part 1 of an Australian exclusive interview with producer Fred Ladd Original Japanese Episode #1 Original Character Art Gallery Merchandise Gallery Collector's Booklet featuring; History of Astro Boy Osamu Tezuka Biography ...and much more!

Astro Boy (1960)

Release Date: 23/11/2005
Country of Origin: JAPAN
Audio tracks: English 1.0
Languages: English
Genre: Action / Adventure, Anime, Classic, Retro Collection, Science Fiction
Number of Discs: 11
Runtime: 1200.0 mins
Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL)
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Original Aspect Ratio
Catalogue: MMB290

"Dr. Osamu Tezuka was one of the greatest cartoonists of the 20th century." The Bulletin

"In the 1960s Tezuka Osamu's ASTRO BOY was the first Japanese TV show to break into the US market." The Australian

"Osamu Tezuka was on to a winner when he dreamed up the concept of the boy robot... [Astroboy] remains relevant and poignant." www.inthemix.com.au

"...the father of all anime titles." REM

"Tezuka revolutionised the art of the Japanese cartoon." The Bulletin

"This is one for the collectors, for the people who want an insight into Astroboy past, to see how he was first brought to life. This is a celebration of one of the pioneers of anime, and well worth a look. 7/10" - Hyper

"Fred Ladd is in awe at Madman's release of the Kimba Boxed Set and the Astro Boy Deluxe DVD Collection of the original 1963 black & white television series. "I know the work that goes into these things, and what these guys have done to locate and restore the episodes is incredible," says Fred." - Heroic Cinema