Tetsuwan Atom - Atom - Billiken Shokai Sofubi Osamu Tezuka Character World (Billiken Shokai)Atom · Billiken Shokai

Billiken Shokai produced this sofubi figure of Atom from Osamu Tezuka's pioneering manga and anime series Tetsuwan Atom, known internationally as Astro Boy. Originally released in January 1997, this figure is part of the Billiken Shokai Sofubi Osamu Tezuka Character World collection, which celebrates the legacy of one of Japan's most influential manga creators. Tetsuwan Atom tells the story of a powerful robot boy created by Dr. Tenma after the loss of his own son. Set in a futuristic world where robots and humans coexist, Atom fights for justice and works to bridge the gap between the two species. The series, which began as a manga in 1952 and was adapted into Japan's first televised anime in 1963, helped establish the medium and explored themes of artificial intelligence, discrimination, and what it means to be human. Billiken Shokai is known for producing vintage-style Japanese tin and sofubi toys, including wind-up Astro Boy display artifacts that pay homage to Showa-era collectibles. This sofubi figure represents an early entry in the collector market for Tezuka character merchandise.