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- Studio: Mushi Productions
Publisher: Kobunsha, Kodansha
Author: Osamu Tezuka
Main character: Astro Boy
Adapted from: Super Child Astro (2009), Astro Boy (1963), MORE
Genre: Adventure novel, Science fiction, Superhero comics
Approximate sales: 100 million copies. Astro Boy is a manga series that made a phenomenon in Japan. After that, Astro Boy became known throughout Asia and came to America. In Vietnam, the story was published under the name "Thai No Phi Try". The series has been adapted into many anime and films. In 1980 and 1981, Astro Boy's second television series aired in 40 countries including Japan, the United States and Vietnam.