Astro Boy Reboot in Development by Miraculous Creator

June 19, 2022, 10:38am

Astro Boy is one of the most iconic anime series in history, and it’s about time it got a new lease on life. This means it’s a good thing reports are out suggesting such a comeback is on the way! It turns out the creator of Miraculous: Tale of Ladybug and Cat Noir is ready to tackle Astro Boy and give it a sleek update.

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The report comes from Variety as Thomas Astruc, the creator of Miraculous, confirmed his team was working on an Astro Boy reboot. Shibuya Productions and Method Animation will oversee the project jointly with Tezuka Productions, the original owner of Astro Boy. Variety reports the series is looking to bring in animators from around the world to broaden its horizon, so interested animators should pay close attention to the involved studios.

As for the reboot itself, Astro Boy will be done in a 3DCG style this time around. The series has ordered 52 episodes with each one running for half an hour. Astro Boy will also cover modern-day topics including social media, the Internet, environmental concerns, and more. This will be the latest Astro Boy series to go live after the franchise’s 2003 remake. Before then, the franchise kicked off in 1963 under creator Osamu Tezuka, and a color television series came after in 1980.

If you have not checked out Astro Boy, you can find its original and color series streaming online. Services like Amazon Prime, Tubi TV, Hulu, and others have classic anime available to netizens. If you need more details about Tezuka’s iconic series, you can read its official synopsis here: “The first-ever Astro Boy Series created in full color takes viewers on an amazing journey showcasing the true meaning of being a hero, as Astro Boy himself learns the importance of kindness, compassion and selflessness in the face of life’s obstacles. Children and adults alike will enjoy this very influential animated joy ride and cherish its timeless message of hope.”

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