Death Battle2010

Wizard - Host:
In the futuristic year of 2003, tensions were escalating between mankind and the robots they built to serve under them. But one brilliant robotics engineer was dealing with a far more personal problem.

Boomstick - Host:
Like MOST scientists I know, Dr. Tenma paid more attention to his work than his family, especially his 13-year-old son: Tobio. Well, until little Toby decided to take their future car out for a spin and got himself killed. You better believe Pop started paying attention then.

Wizard - Host:
Filled with grief and regret, Tenma became desperate for a second chance at being a father.

Boomstick - Host:
But instead of doing it the old-fashioned and fun way, he called up all his robotic engineering nerd friends to build him a new son, they did and they called him... The Mighty Atom. But us Americans were like "F*CK THAT! Let's name him after the dog from 'The Jetsons'!" And so...

Wizard - Host:
Astro Boy assumed the role of Tenma's late son, even attending school and doing chores. Things were going well... until Tenma came to the realization that Astro would never truly replace Tobio. His resentment only grew every time he looked at the young robot's un-aging face.

Boomstick - Host:
So he came up with a brilliant plan: he sat down with his son, talked about his issues, and worked out all the resentment.

[laughs]

Boomstick - Host:
No, I'm just kidding; he sold his ass to the circus. Haha, stupid robot, you're property!

Wizard - Host:
Astro spent his time preforming until he was found and adopted by Dr. Ochanomizu, whose kindness inspired Astro to stand up for what's right and defend the world.

Boomstick - Host:
He's pretty good at it, too, mostly because Dad #1 was so scared of losing another son that he equipped this one with a shitload of weapons, like a finger laser and transforming arm cannons.