Astro Boy Dub in America

[Marisa]

Next week, the new Astroboy series will begin airing in America on KidsWB. I will record every episode and do my best to report on it. *salutes*

I already have some information from the KidsWB website, and it seems a few changes have been made. Most noticeably is that Dr. Elefun and Uran are No More. Dr. Elefun's name has been changed to Dr. O'Shay, and Uran has been changed to Zoran. My best guess is that they were trying to stay true to the Japanese version, and tried to shorten Ochanomizu. And for Uran vs. Zoran, well... we may have grown up with Uran, but it's annoying to spell once you first hear it. ^_^;;

As a side note, Dr. Boynton's name was kept as Dr. Tenma.

Here's the Astroboy page on KidsWB for more information.

http://www.kidswb.com/Shows/AST

[jeffbert]

I was going to direct your attention to another thread, but, I see you have already found it. In case anyone wants it, here is New English dubbed names

[jeffbert]

here is Sony's release schedule: Schedule Check out the SBS link

Overseas televising schedule


Name of a country TV station Start of televising Televising day Televising time
America Kids' WB 2004/01/17 Every week Saturday 8:30 - 9:00
Hong Kong TVB Jade 2003/12/09 Every week Tuesday, Thursday 17:05 - 17:35
The Philippines ABS-CBN 2003/12/08 Every week Monday - Friday 17:30 - 18:00
Taiwan Cartoon Network 2003/12/01 Every week Monday - Friday 17:00 - 17:30
Korea SBS 2003/11/19 Every week Wednesday, Thursday 17:00 - 17:30
Indonesia RCTI 2003/11/02 Every week Sunday 11:00 - 11:30

[EvilGenki]

I can't wait for this dub and the opportunity to discuss it with fellow fans!

The name changes are pretty disappointing though.

[Dragonrider1227]

I hope this series gets put on tape or something. I can barely get Kids WB.