Ep 43. Undercover

In Astro Boy 2003 season 1 episode 43, titled "Undercover," we follow Astro as he is sent to infiltrate a notorious crime syndicate known as the "Ballas Brothers." Dr. Tenma creates a new identity for Astro as a robot named "Blue Bonnet" and he is quickly accepted into the Ballas' organization. Astro's goal is to gather information about the Ballas Brothers and their illegal activities, which include weapons trafficking and extortion.

Throughout the episode, Astro discovers that the Ballas Brothers have a secret underground facility where they are manufacturing their weapons. He is able to successfully gather intel by secretly uploading video recordings and transmitting them back to Dr. Tenma and the police. However, Astro's cover is blown when he is caught on camera by one of the Ballas Brothers' associates.

In order to save his cover, Astro must participate in a high-stakes robot battle against the Ballas Brothers' champion, a robot named Black Diamond. The battle is intense, but Astro prevails and is able to maintain his cover while gathering more information about the Ballas' illegal activities.

As the episode progresses, the Ballas Brothers become increasingly suspicious of "Blue Bonnet" and decide to test his loyalty by ordering him to destroy a neighboring town. Astro tries to stall for time and stop the Ballas Brothers' plans, but they eventually catch on to his true identity and he is forced to fight his way out of their headquarters.

The episode concludes with Astro returning to Dr. Tenma and the police with the valuable intel he has gathered. The Ballas Brothers are arrested and their illegal activities are brought to an end thanks to Astro's undercover work.

Overall, "Undercover" is an exciting episode that showcases Astro's bravery and dedication to his mission. It is also a reminder of the importance of standing up against criminal organizations and fighting for justice.