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Will Mighty Atom help Japan recover?

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:51 pm
by 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 ( :lol: 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?

:astro: I can help!!!!

:tezuka: Put him to work, WORLDWIDE!!

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:20 am
by Gotta Love ASTRO BOY
i dont speak japanese, but that is a good idea

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:21 am
by 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

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:02 pm
by Alittleacorn
Suddenly I'm reminded of that flash animation with Astro, Uran and Cobalt with the heart. :cry:

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:16 pm
by 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

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:10 pm
by 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...

Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:32 pm
by 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."

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:51 pm
by 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)

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:05 pm
by 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!

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:19 pm
by dannavy85
Atom should play a role, perhaps as a spokeman for UNICEF or the IRC.