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ATOM: The Beginning (Manga) Vol. 12

Release date
September 23, 2025
ISBN
9781787741072 Not available yet
Original title
アトム ザ・ビギニング
Romanized title
Atom - The Beginning
Author / Contributor
Osamu Tezuka, Tetsuro Kasahara, Masami Yuuki
Publisher
Titan Manga
Imprint
Titan Manga
Demography
Seinen
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama, Psychological, School Life, Sci-fi
MangaUpdates themes May contain spoilers
Adapted to Anime Arrogant Male Lead Artificial Intelligence Based on a Classic Cross-dressing Episodic with Underlying Continuous Plot Friendship Future Futuristic City Futuristic Setting Futuristic Technology Genius/es Important Non-Romantic Relationship/s Important Secondary Character/s Japan Kind Male Lead Older Brother Paraplegia Partners Post-Apocalyptic Post-Graduate Student/s Prodigy/ies Professor/s Quirky Character/s Research Robot/s Robotics Scientist/s Sketchy Art Style Smart Male Lead Subtle Romance Technology University/College Young Male Lead Younger Sister
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Experience the thrilling prequel to Tezuka’s Astro Boy, with intense mecha battles and rich storytelling. Dive into the origins of this iconic series, based on the world-renowned franchise streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Crunchyroll.

In Atom: The Beginning Volume 12, the origins of the iconic Astro Boy myth come to life with new intensity, as readers can enjoy a new side to the franchise that currently has an anime streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Crunchyroll.

As Laboratory No. 1, now under Haido's control, showcases its latest marvel, the robot Mu emerges as a formidable contender during a robot wrestling tournament. After a dominant victory over U-ran, Mu's power and prowess are undeniable. Meanwhile, the team from Lab No. 7 shifts their focus from the recent competition to refining their own robot creation, setting the stage for future advancements.

This volume is a crucial installment for fans of the legendary Astro Boy series, providing deeper insights into the prequel’s development. With high-octane robot battles and complex ethical dilemmas about robotics, it caters to fans of mecha manga and those intrigued by the broader implications of robotic technology.

Atom: The Beginning enriches the legacy of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy, offering beautifully drawn action scenes and a compelling storyline that explores the roots of one of manga’s most influential works. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Battle Angel Alita and Ghost in the Shell, this volume continues to blend intense robot combat with philosophical questions about the nature of being.

With a quirky, lovable cast and rich backstories that set the stage for the beloved sequel series, this manga is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike.

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