Aaron H. Bynum reviews Frederik L. Schodt's The Astro Boy Essays in the insightful animation magazine, Frames Per Second, writing:
Schodt accurately documents the knowledge, experiences, and inspirations of a Japanese artist whose personal meditations have largely been out of the reach of Western readers....With engaging examples, meaningful analysis and excellent research, Fred Schodt offers readers a 360-degree perspective on the man whose nation calls him the God of Manga...
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