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Events in 1963 in Japanese television.

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ShowStationPremiere dateGenreEnding date
8 Man TBS November 7animeDecember 31, 1964
Akatsuki NHK April 1dramaApril 4, 1964
Galaxy Boy Troop [1] NHK April 7animeApril 1, 1965
Mighty Atom [2] Fuji TV January 1animeDecember 31, 1966
Sennin Buraku Fuji TV September 4animeFebruary 23, 1964
Tetsujin 28-go Fuji TV October 20animeMay 25, 1966
Shisukon Ōji Fuji TV December 20stop motion animeMarch 27, 1964
The New Adventures of Pinocchio Fuji TV December 20stop motion animeMarch 27, 1964

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References

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  2. "Astro Boy Manga acquired by Dark Horse". Anime News Network . 2001-07-16. Retrieved 2014-08-24.