Tezuka Pro Considering Localized Remakes of Astro Boy

Variety reports that Japan’s Tezuka Productions is considering the viability of developing a variety of remakes of Tetsuwan Atom/Astro Boy localized specifically for target countries. Tezuka Pro has confirmed that it is already negotiating with Nigeria’s Channel TV for an Astro Boy remake and Nigerian broadcast of Tezuka Pro animation. The studio may collaborate with foreign counties interested in their own version of Astro Boy, and may receive funding from the Japanese government’s “Cool Japan” cultural export initiative to produce “Astro Boy” animation for foreign countries.