The Media Pioneers to distribute "Go Astro Boy Go!" in North America and Europe

The Media Pioneers (TMP) has struck a deal with Japanese producer Tezuka Productions for the action-adventure, comedy series "Go Astro Boy Go!". TMP to distribute the digital 2D animation series targeted at 4- to 7-year-olds in North America and Europe (excluding France). "Go Astro Boy Go!" (52x13’) follows the captivating adventures of Astro Boy as he travels the globe combating disasters and thwarting crimes.

Drawing inspiration from the original and much-loved 1963 animated TV series "Astro Boy", the latest adaptation continues the legacy of Osamu Tezuka’s iconic manga collection. Garnering over 2.64 billion USD of the worldwide sales for related products, "Astro Boy" became a global sensation, especially in Japan and France, and in the U.S. where it was the first anime to be aired.

Commenting on the acquisition Maggie Liang, Managing Director of The Media Pioneers said, “We are thrilled to have 'Go Astro Boy Go!' in our catalogue. This IP is an iconic brand that has garnered global recognition and influence across generations. TMP is honoured to expand the reach of this much-loved brand to more families and kids in Europe and North America."

Astro Boy, the most advanced AI with a human boy appearance sets out to solve the planet’s most pressing issue. Joining him on his journey are teammates Astro Kitty, a kitten-like AI, and Suzu, a super intelligent human girl.