It is one of the most famous robots in the world and an icon in Japan. Astro Boy is now making his way onto the blockchain. Premint for the ATOM Genesis NFT Collection will begin this Friday, April 7, in commemoration of Astro Boy’s biological 20th birthday. The creators of the collection, Animoca Brands Japan and Mad World, have already announced many advantages and utilities.
What is the ATOM Genesis NFT Collection?
He ATOM Genesis NFT Collection is a series centered on the famous character Astro Boy, known in Japan as “Mighty Atom”. This collection is the result of a partnership between the Akihabara area tourism organization, Animoca Brands Japan, and Mad World. It comprises 150 unique NFTs created by 40 Japanese artists from the Akiba Eden community. Also, they are all licensed by Tezuka as derivatives of Astro Boy.
Access to the pre-minting phase will open on Friday. Thanks to their ATOM Genesis NFTs, holders will gain access to various utilities in the next three months, such as immersive experiences and generative art applications.
All the NFTs in the collection will be certified by the official marketplace of the Japan Animation Association, known as “Open Publishing.” The platform will issue on-chain certifications for each token in the ATOM Genesis collection.
Who is Astroboy?
Astro Boy is an android boy with human emotions and the protagonist of a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. He first appeared in an anime that aired between 1952 and 1968. In the story, the robot’s birth date is April 7, 2003.
In the narrative, Astro Boy is created by Umataro Tenma following the recent death of his son, Tobio. A robot circus run by Hamegg eventually buys Astro out, but Professor Ochanomizu rescues him from servitude. Eventually, the scientist creates a robotic family for Astro. Naturally, the couple embarks on many adventures together.
The aesthetic of the manga series has inspired generations of manga authors. In fact, Osamu Tezuka’s style now defines the “anime” style. For example, the author was one of the first to adorn his characters with big eyes. In addition, he popularized the Disney-influenced “cartoonish” style in Japan.
While NFTs are gaining popularity in Japan, the ATOM Genesis collection will undoubtedly attract many collectors. More than 70 years after he first appeared in a manga, Astro Boy is far from an outdated robot.
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