Will Mighty Atom help Japan recover?

[AprilSeven]

Has anyone else wondered if this is a possibility?

I've tried to "Google up" the answer -- but it's probably something better asked in Japanese...

He would be perfect as the ever-hopeful emblem of overcoming adversity.

If I were able, I'd be tempted to make a AMV with him ( and maybe Uran and Cobalt -- like in that credit card mini-movie) showing their concern for their homeland, and inviting the world to come together to help Japan get back on thier feet.

Aside from him being the perfect ambassador ( Ambassador Atom!), he would also help increase interest around the world for the manga, anime and movie.

Walt Disney Productions -- here's your chance to help "pay" for Kimba!!

What do you all think? Any of you who speak/read Japanese - any word on this becoming a reality?

I can help!!!!

Put him to work, WORLDWIDE!!

[Gotta Love ASTRO BOY]

i dont speak japanese, but that is a good idea

[avatargirl]

THANKS APRIL- LIKE I SAID you are so sweet and cute and smart and hope we always are friends- this is a good idea- thanks so much- hugs sweetly

[Alittleacorn]

Suddenly I'm reminded of that flash animation with Astro, Uran and Cobalt with the heart.

[Dr. Jerk]

Uh, wrong board I guess?

There's so far no news on anything regarding any of Tezuka's characters helping with the disaster, else there would be news about it on ANN and TO.net.

The most that is happening are various manga-ka drawing pictures as condolences.

Edit: Well, there's one. But it's really nothing overly specific. http://tezukaosamu.net/jp/news/n_652.html

[AprilSeven]

Thanks Dr. Jerk -- and sorry I put this in the wrong section!! ooops! I see Phoenix there, and yeah, as much as I love Astro, she's probably actually more appropriate. Looks like there will be something soon...

[Dr. Jerk]

I don't think they're holding their own event or anything of the sort.

It just seems to indicate "Please help those in need."

[I-Am-Atom's-Sister]

I'm bad at Japanese, but this is an AMAZING idea. Mighty Atom will save Japan!!

(Dr. Jerk, I love your new avatar X3)

[Anime Girl]

I'm making small chibi Astro Boy plushies, and half of the profit I'm donating to help Japan. I want to donate all profit, but I need some money for the matireal to make the plushies. I'm putting my sewing to good use!

[dannavy85]

Atom should play a role, perhaps as a spokeman for UNICEF or the IRC.