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
animefamilycomedyscience-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.
Related Links
twitter.com
www.tv-asahi.co.jp
en.wikipedia.org
www.enjoyip.com