English releases on file: Oct 11, 2022 – Jun 23, 2026.

ATOM: The Beginning

Story & Art by Tetsuro KasaharaOriginal work by Osamu Tezuka

14 volumes

In Japan after a great calamity, there were two geniuses who dreamed of the future. One was Umatarō Tenma. The other was Hiroshi Ochanomizu. The two labored day and night in robot research — Tenma to create a "god," and Ochanomizu to create a "friend." Thus a robot, A106, was born from their collaborative friendship.

Source: Anime News Network Encyclopedia

Volumes: 14 in the canonical sequence
English packaging: 14 books, 14 releases
Publishers: Titan Manga
Also known as: Atom The Beginning, アトムザ・ビギニング

Reading path

Titan Manga · 14 books in reading order

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Feb 21, 2023Print

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Apr 23, 2024Print

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Jan 20, 2026Print

Jun 23, 2026Print

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