Ep 9. Franken

Astro Boy 2003 season 1 episode 9, titled "Franken," follows the story of a young scientist named Dr. Tenma who is devastated after the death of his son Tobio. In his grief, Dr. Tenma decides to create a robot in Tobio's image, hoping to bring him back to life.

Dr. Tenma's creation, named "Franken," is unlike any other robot. He is able to mimic human emotions and even has memories of Tobio. However, Dr. Tenma soon realizes that Franken is too advanced, and decides to deactivate him.

Astro, who had met Franken earlier and developed a bond with him, is determined to help his robotic friend. With the help of Dr. Ochanomizu, Astro sets out to find a way to reactivate Franken and convince Dr. Tenma to not destroy him.

As they search for a solution, Astro and Dr. Ochanomizu discover that Dr. Tenma's intentions may not be entirely altruistic. They soon learn that Dr. Tenma had created Franken not out of love, but out of a desire for power and control. Franken becomes a tool for Dr. Tenma's plans, and Astro and Dr. Ochanomizu must work together to stop him.

The episode is full of action and suspense as Astro and Dr. Ochanomizu race against time to save Franken and stop Dr. Tenma's dangerous plans. The emotional scenes between Franken and Astro add depth to the storyline and highlight the bond that can exist between robots and humans.

Overall, "Franken" is a captivating episode that explores the themes of grief, love, and power. It showcases Astro's bravery and loyalty as he fights to protect his friend, and raises important questions about the dangers of advanced technology in the wrong hands.