According to Kyodo News 19**, many netizens spoke on Japan X this month: "The very famous Astro Boy mural under the bridge of Takadanobaba Station is gone!" "Without Astro Boy, the mural would have become boring, and you won't realize its importance or significance until the mural disappears. "Wait for feedback on the Astro Boy mural under the bridge of Takadanobaba Station The post disappeared.
Originally, the mural was being replaced and renewed, and the mural was installed in 1998 (Heisei 10) under the protection of the JR East side according to the application of the Takadanobaba West Shopping Street Promotion Association. It was temporarily demolished in 2005 (Heisei 17) and rebuilt in 2008 (Heisei 20) to make it barrier-free. A mural was also installed in the same year under the protection of the Seibu Railway side.
The theme on the JR EAST side is Earth Salvation. The theme on the Seibu Railway side is History, Culture, Past and Present. It depicts the history of the writer and Takadanobaba who are related to Takadanobaba. The design of "Tokyo Dye Komo", a local industry in Shinjuku City, is also a major feature. So far, the design of the original mural has not changed.
The replacement of the mural is carried out every two years by the railway company in accordance with the railway business law and in accordance with the standards reported to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.