Manga legend Osamu Tezuka is famous for his work on Astro Boy, but the mangaka was responsible for numerous other works during his long career. Famously referred to as the “godfather of manga,” Tezuka ...

While not the first anime, Astro Boy premiered on New Year’s Day 1963 on Fuji TV, airing 193 episodes over its four-year run (only 104 of those made it to the U.S.). At one point, Astro Boy had a 40.7 ...