• Home
• Anime Series
• Doraemon

Doraemon (Japanese:ドラえもん [doɾaemoɴ]) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujiko Fujio (the pen name of the duo Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko). The series has also been adapted into a successful anime series and media franchise. The story revolves around an earless robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a boy named Nobita Nobi.

• Fujiko F. Fujio

• Shogakukan

1. Doraemon
2. Nobita Nobi
3. Shizuka Minamoto
4. Gian Gouda
5. Suneo Honekawa

1. Series 1973
2. Series 1979
3. Series 2005

• Junuary 1970 (first full story published) - June 23, 1996

• 45 (List of Volumes)

Doraemon (1973)
Based on	Fujiko F. Fujio
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	26
Production companies	Nippon TeleMovie Productions, Nippon Television
Original release	April 1 – September 30, 1973

Doraemon (1979)
Theme music composer	Shunsuke Kikuchi
No. of episodes	1787 and 30 specials
Production companies	Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, Asatsu-DK
Original release	April 2, 1979 – March 18, 2005

Doraemon (2005)
Also known as	Doraemon: Gadget Cat from the Future
Created by	Fujiko F. Fujio
Country of origin	Japan
No. of seasons	15
No. of episodes	1160
Production companies	Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, ADK Emotions
Original release	April 15, 2005 – present

The first full story in the Doraemon manga series was published in January 1970. A pre-advertisement for the manga was published in six different magazines in December 1969. A total of 1,465 stories were created in the original series, which are published by Shogakukan. It remains as the best-selling manga for children and one of the best-selling manga in the world, and has sold over 100 million copies as of 2015. The volumes are collected in the Takaoka Central Library in Toyama, Japan, where Fujiko Fujio was born. Turner Broadcasting System bought the rights to the Doraemon anime series in the mid-1980s for an English-language release in the United States, but cancelled the plan without explanation before broadcasting any episodes. In July 2013, Voyager Japan announced the manga would be released digitally in English via the Amazon Kindle e-book service. Awards for Doraemon include the Japan Cartoonists Association Award for excellence in 1973, the first Shogakukan Manga Award for children's manga in 1982, and the first Osamu Tezuka Culture Award in 1997. In March 2008, Japan's Foreign Ministry appointed Doraemon as the nation's first "anime ambassador." A Ministry spokesperson explained the novel decision as an attempt to help people in other countries understand Japanese anime better and to deepen their interest in Japanese culture. The Foreign Ministry action confirms that Doraemon has come to be considered a Japanese cultural icon. In India, its Hindi, Tamil and Telugu translation has been telecasted, where the anime version is the highest-rated kids' show; winning the Best Show For Kids award twice at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India in 2013 and 2015. In 2002 Time Asia magazine acclaimed the character as an "Asian Hero" in a special feature survey. An edited English dub distributed by TV Asahi aired on Disney XD in the United States started on July 7, 2014. On August 17, 2015, another English dubbed version distributed by LUK Internacional was broadcast on Boomerang UK. The film series is the largest by number of admissions in Japan.

1. Doraemon (ドラえもん, Doraemon)
   Voice Actor: Wasabi Mizuta
   A robotic cat from the 22nd century sent back in time to aid Nobita. He’s equipped with futuristic gadgets from his 4D pocket, but is terrified of mice and loves dorayaki.
2. Nobita Nobi (野比 のび太, Nobi Nobita)
   Voice Actor: Megumi Ōhara
   A clumsy, academically poor boy who relies on Doraemon to solve problems. Despite his laziness and frequent failures, he has a kind heart and strong moral sense.
3. Shizuka Minamoto (源 静香, Minamoto Shizuka)
   Voice Actor: Yumi Kakazu
   Nobita’s intelligent, kind, and graceful classmate. She enjoys playing the violin (badly), bathing frequently, and is often the voice of reason among the kids.
4. Takeshi Goda (剛田 武, Goda Takeshi, "Gian")
   Voice Actor: Subaru Kimura
   The school bully with a loud voice and short temper. He loves singing (horribly) and forcing friends to attend his concerts. He also has a surprisingly protective side.
5. Suneo Honekawa (骨川 スネ夫, Honekawa Suneo)
   Voice Actor: Tomokazu Seki
   A wealthy, boastful boy who enjoys showing off his gadgets and overseas trips. Though cunning and self-serving, he often ends up dragged into Gian’s plans or Doraemon’s gadgets.
6. Dorami (ドラミ, Dorami)
   Voice Actor: Chiaki
   Doraemon’s cheerful and competent younger sister. She often helps when Doraemon is away or malfunctioning. Unlike Doraemon, she’s afraid of cockroaches instead of mice.
7. Tamako Nobi (野比 玉子, Nobi Tamako)
   Voice Actor: Kotono Mitsuishi
   Nobita’s strict but caring mother. She often scolds Nobita for his laziness or poor grades, but worries deeply about his future.
8. Nobisuke Nobi (野比 のび助, Nobi Nobisuke)
   Voice Actor: Yasunori Matsumoto
   Nobita’s laid-back, easygoing father. He works in an office and enjoys reading newspapers, drinking tea, and supporting Nobita in subtle ways.
9. Sewashi Nobi (野比 セワシ, Nobi Sewashi)
   Voice Actor: Sanae Kobayashi
   Nobita’s great-great-grandson from the future, who sends Doraemon back in time to help improve Nobita’s life and their family’s future fortune.
10. Teacher (先生, Sensei)
    Voice Actor: Wataru Takagi
    Nobita’s homeroom teacher. Stern and easily frustrated by Nobita’s poor performance, but fair and well-meaning in his guidance.

There is a dedicated page listing Doraemon movies. Click here to view it.

1. Doraemon Walking Road (ドラえもん散歩道, Doraemon Sanpomichi)
   Location: Near Takaoka Station, Toyama Prefecture
   Features twelve bronze statues of Doraemon and friends for fans to enjoy and take photos.
2. Doraemon Tram (ドラえもん電車, Doraemon Densha)
   Location: Manyosen Line between Takaoka and Imizu City
   A tram decorated with Doraemon-themed designs inside and outside, offering a unique travel experience.
3. Doraemon Postbox (ドラえもん郵便ポスト, Doraemon Yūbin Posuto)
   Location: Takaoka Station
   A bronze postbox shaped like Doraemon, with special Doraemon postmarks for mailed letters.
4. Otogi no Mori Park - Doraemon no Akichi (おとぎの森公園 - ドラえもんのあきち)
   Location: Takaoka City
   Open-air playground featuring statues of Doraemon and friends, creating an immersive world.
5. Fujiko F. Fujio Hometown Art Gallery (藤子・F・不二雄ふるさとギャラリー, Fujiko F. Fujio Furusato Gallery)
   Location: Imizu Shrine precincts, Toyama Prefecture
   Gallery displaying original works and memorabilia from Doraemon's creator Fujiko F. Fujio.