Astro Boy is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Osamu Tezuka in the 1950s. The story follows a robot boy named Astro Boy, who possesses incredible strength and advanced intelligence. He was created by a scientist named Dr. Tenma after the loss of his own son, and he fights for justice in a futuristic world filled with both humans and robots. The series explores themes of friendship, morality, and the relationship between humans and technology. Astro Boy has become an iconic character in popular culture, inspiring numerous adaptations, including animated series, films, and merchandise, and is considered a pioneer of the anime genre.