Spring anime "Atom the Beginning" announces key visuals and broadcast information!

Key visuals and broadcast information for the TV anime "Atom the Beginning," which will start in April 2017, have been announced.

The story is about the birth of "Astro Boy," the eternal hero created by Osamu Tezuka, who is currently serialized in the monthly magazine "Heroes. The anime is produced under the supervision of Makoto Tezuka, with Masami Yuki of "Tetsuwan Birdie" fame as the original planner for the concept work, and Tetsuro Kasahara of "RIDEBACK" fame in charge of manga production.
The TV anime will be directed by Katsuyuki Motohiro of "Odoru Daisousasen" and "PSYCHO-PASS Psycho-Pass" as general director, Tatsuo Sato of "Moretsu Uchu Kaizoku" as director, and Junichi Fujisaki of "BLOOD+" as series composition.
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The key visual depicting Goutaro Tenma and Hiroshi Ochanomizu has been released, along with broadcast information. It will be broadcast on NHK General TV every Saturday from 23:00 on April 15, 2017.
It will also be distributed on Amazon Prime Video from April 15 at 23:50 every week (exclusive for unlimited viewing).

Broadcast Information
NHK General TV: Every Saturday from 23:00~ starting April 15, 2017
Please check the official website for the latest broadcast information.

Distribution information
Amazon Prime Video: From April 15, 2017, every Saturday at 25:30~ (All-you-can-watch exclusive)