Doraemon is a story about a robotic cat sent back in time from the 22nd century to help a clumsy, lazy, but kind-hearted boy named Nobita Nobi. Doraemon uses futuristic gadgets from his 4D pocket to solve Nobita's daily problems, often leading to humorous or touching lessons.

The main group consists of Doraemon, Nobita Nobi, Shizuka Minamoto (Nobita's crush), Takeshi 'Gian' Gouda (the neighborhood bully), and Suneo Honekawa (the wealthy show-off). Dorami, Doraemon's younger sister, also appears occasionally.

The original manga run by Fujiko F. Fujio ended with his passing in 1996, but the franchise is effectively endless. New anime episodes and movies are produced annually, and the series remains an active cultural icon with no definitive 'end' in the modern continuity.

Doraemon is an episodic series, so there is no strict watch order. You can jump into any episode or movie and understand the story. The 2005 anime series is the current modern standard, while the annual movies offer standalone feature-length adventures.

Yes, Doraemon is the quintessential children's anime. It teaches values like friendship, honesty, courage, and environmentalism. It is widely considered safe and educational for kids of all ages.

Doraemon was created by the manga duo Fujiko Fujio, and later continued by Fujiko F. Fujio (Hiroshi Fujimoto) as his solo work. He is considered a legend in the manga industry.

Doraemon has thousands of gadgets. The most famous include the 'Anywhere Door' (instant travel), the 'Take-copter' (bamboo copter for flying), the 'Time Machine' (in Nobita's drawer), and 'Memory Bread' (for memorizing homework).

Doraemon originally had ears, but they were bitten off by a robotic mouse while he was napping in the 22nd century. This trauma gave him a severe phobia of mice, which is a running gag in the series.

Yes, thanks to Doraemon's intervention, the future changes. In the corrected timeline, Nobita grows up to marry Shizuka and becomes a responsible adult, though he retains his kind heart. This happy future is a key motivation in the series.

After losing his ears to the mouse, Doraemon was so sad that he cried until his original yellow paint washed off (or turned blue from shock/sadness, depending on the version), revealing his blue metal undercoat. His voice also became raspy from crying.