Doraemon

Doraemon

A beloved Japanese manga and anime about a robotic cat from the future who helps Nobita with futuristic gadgets.

Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
1969
Origin
Japan
Tags
anime
family
comedy
science-fiction

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Doraemon
Aliases
ドラえもん
Type
Manga/Anime Series
Release Year
1969
Status
Ongoing/Long-running
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan

Creation Information

Creator
Fujiko F. Fujio
Publisher
Shogakukan
Original Work
Manga (serialized from 1969)
Genre
Comedy, Science Fiction, Family, Slice of Life

Content Information

Synopsis
A robot cat from the 22nd century, Doraemon, is sent back in time to help Nobita Nobi overcome everyday troubles using gadgets from his fourth-dimensional pocket.
Main Characters
Doraemon, Nobita Nobi, Shizuka Minamoto, Takeshi 'Gian' Gouda, Suneo Honekawa, Dorami
Setting
Suburban Tokyo and everyday school/home life
Themes
Friendship, perseverance, responsibility, creativity, consequences of choices
Target Audience
Children and families

Media Forms

Video Games
Multiple console and handheld titles
Animated Series
TV anime (notably the 1979 series and the 2005 reboot)
Films
Annual feature films since 1980
Merchandise
Toys, apparel, stationery, home goods
Books
Manga tankōbon volumes published by Shogakukan

Commercial Information

Sales
Long-running franchise with extensive media and merchandising presence
Awards
Multiple honors and cultural recognition in Japan
Critical Reception
Praised for imaginative storytelling and positive values
Cultural Impact
Widely recognized across Asia and globally; a symbol of Japanese pop culture

Fan Culture

Fanbase
Global, strong in Japan and wider Asia
Communities
Online forums, social media groups, convention panels
Quotes
If you try your best, good things will happen.
Cosplay
Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, Suneo

Historical Development

1969
Manga begins serialization by Fujiko F. Fujio.
1979
Long-running TV anime by Shin-Ei Animation starts.
1980
First annual feature film released; tradition continues.
2005
Modern TV anime reboot premieres on TV Asahi.
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