Avis sur le produitAstro Boy - The Complete Series (DVD, 2005, 5-Disc Set)

Despite it's faults, still belongs in a fan's collection at the right price

There are lots of copies of this series available, usually for under $25 because it wasn't received very well when first on the air. In fact less than half of the episodes were ever seen before the series was canceled for its US broadcast. Perhaps the misguided dub and edit job performed on the original Japanese version to create the English language version was to blame. I can list the "sins" committed by the US producers:
1: The original was filmed in a 16:9 wide screen format, the US DVD was cut in a pan&scan 4:3 format as this was released just prior to the digital TV conversion. Some subtle bits are lost as a result, such as cameo's by a Tezuka character in the edge of the frame.
2: The original music was replaced by a rescored version. Sadly, the Japanese use of the original Astroboy theme from the 60's and 80's is missing. If you've ever watched Japanese version of these episodes on Youtube you will know what you're missing.
3: The fact of Dr. Tenma being Astro's father (and for that mater Tobio's father) is deemphasized, and Atlas's origin as a human boy is also discarded. Some scenes depicting Tobio's demise have been cut. In fact something like 5-10% of the total footage in the Japanese version was left behind in this release.
4: An entire episode from the Japanese version was left out and replaced with a badly hobbed together hodgepodge replacement made from bits and pieces of other episodes. The missing story, "Eternal Boy" was based on "Peter Pan". Perhaps Sony was worried about Disney's copyrights, but given that Disney ripped off Tezuka by stealing 'Kimba' to make the 'Lion King', Sony should have flipped Disney the bird and released this story to the US anyway!

Having said all of this, the 2003 version of Astro Boy is very well animated, and the story lines are pretty good. It's still worthwhile owning, especially if you can find it for around $25 with shipping (which is common on ebay). True this was made after Tezuka Osmau died, but the Japanese producers were fairly faithful to his original interpretation. They've even introduced some original characters to the Astro Boy story arc from other manga and anime characters in Tezuka's Star System, Reno for example.

Until an English language subtitled release of the original Japanese language one is available (there are some poor quality bootleg versions out there now from China and other East Asia countries) this DVD set belongs in every Astro Boy fan's collection. It is a bit of a disappointment for the reasons I mentioned, but still worth getting at the right price.Lire l'avis complet...

I loved the 1980s Astro and I am starting to see why I love this reboot as well!

10 episodes per disc with awesome Astro Boy cover art!

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Nice for the kids

Was expecting the black and white person but, you can't go wrong with anime

Perfect

I love it since I was kid

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Go astro boy

Like it.

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Astro Boy TV Series

I am not a fan of the Japanese Anime but this set is wonderful . I like the cartoon figures and they get better as the series go's on . I never liked the mouths of Anime figures but the fast pace and action sequences make up for that . I personally like the sports and rollerblading Astro does and have done some of that with my own figures of illustration . A great set to own . Thanks to sellerLire l'avis complet...

Astro fun.

One of the best cartoons of its time. It's fun and there's even a lesson to be learn in every episode. Check it out.

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Astro Boy Series

I watched a neighbor girl (teenager) watch one episode of Astro Boy over and over and really tried to understand the meaning. I saw the complete set on e-bay and had to get it for her. 50 episodes and 27 unseen will be great! The intelligent nature and higher thinking skills to follow and track the storyline is impressive. Clearly a notch above most regular cartoon series!!!!Lire l'avis complet...

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