Astro Boy Collection
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Astro Boy Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 4 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 8 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 1.3/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 1.3. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Astro Boy Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Astro Boy: The Brave In Space standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Astro Boy Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Astro Boy Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

Astro Boy: The Brave In Space
Compilation of Episodes 1,2 46, 56 and 71 from the 1963 Astro Boy series that were reproduced in color for this theater version....

Astro Boy: Volume of the Blue Knight
The film begins with the Phoenix retelling the tales and hopes of Astro Boy. Many of the visual being directly taken from the 1980s TV series as it recaps some ...

Astro Boy: Shinsengumi
The Phoenix asks us why humans choose war as a means of solving problems, while it looks back on the history of Kyoto and ponders on the riot at Ikeda-ya by the...

Astro Boy: The Last Day of Earth
Atom rescues Bem, a robot soldier who has escaped from a rubbish planet floating in space and is on the brink of death. A warm friendship develops between Atom ...

The Secret of Astro Boy’s Birth
Doctor Tenma, chief of the Ministry of Science, brought a digital brain genome from an aircraft. Doctor Tenma begins a trip to Mars, then combines the genome wi...

Astro Boy: Ivan's Planet - Robot and Human Friendship
Atom is attending a party on the space station with Dr. Ochanomizu. However, while at the party, he hears a voice. It is the voice of a robot that had been aban...

Astro Boy: The Glorious Earth
A boy is chased by a robot through some ruins. There, he finds an Earth ruled by a computer called "Gaia," who has lost patience with humans who repeatedly caus...

Astro Boy: Mighty Atom – Visitor of 100,000 Light Years, IGZA
The interplanetary spacecraft Galileo II carries Atom and his friends to Titan, a satellite of Saturn. However, what awaits them when they arrive there is an at...
Common Questions about Astro Boy Collection
How many movies are in the Astro Boy Collection?
There are currently 8 movies in the Astro Boy Collection, starting from Astro Boy: Shinsengumi to the latest release, Astro Boy: Mighty Atom – Visitor of 100,000 Light Years, IGZA.
What is the best order to watch the Astro Boy Collection?
The best way to watch the Astro Boy Collection is usually in release order: starting with Astro Boy: Shinsengumi and ending with Astro Boy: Mighty Atom – Visitor of 100,000 Light Years, IGZA. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Astro Boy Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Astro Boy: The Brave In Space in this franchise.