The 2003 version of Astro Boy, despite being a Tezuka creation, was also very well animated as Sony claims to have spent three times as much per episode compared to other series.

Metamorphosis was nominated in the Juno Awards of 2004 for International Album of the Year, losing to 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin'.

For the original PlayStation, Gran Turismo contains eleven courses, three endurance courses, and time-trial events. The game's simulation mode is not as fleshed out as in later releases, and the structure is really sort of formless, but the basic features of the game are present, including the ability to win vehicles for your garage by winning certain events. Also introduced the license testing system which qualifies the player to compete in certain events.