Astro Boy

Astro Boy (アトム Atomu), known in Japan as "Mighty Atom", "Iron Arm Atom", or just "Atom", is a fictional character created by Osamu Tezuka and the peace-loving main protagonist of every series in the Astro Boy franchise.

Astro is a masculine robot with human emotions created by former Science Ministry director Umataro Tenma. Astro is (or initially was) the robotic reincarnation of Tobio Tenma, created in the boy's image. Despite his rough upbringing, comprised of being rejected by his creator and sold to a robot circus where he was forced to fight other robots before being rescued by Hiroshi Ochanomizu, Astro is the embodiment of a hero with a strong sense of justice and is always willing to defend the helpless. Despite his numerous amazing powers, Astro is a natural pacifist, usually attempting to solve problems in a diplomatic matter. He only resorts to fighting as an absolute last resort, and very rarely does he ever reach that point. Much like his real-life creator, Osamu Tezuka, Astro has a love for those who are living and wishes to protect those he loves.