Doraemon
A tv asahi Original
Doraemon follows a blue, earless robotic cat who arrives from the 22nd century to help Nobita Nobi, an anxious and unlucky elementary schoolboy. Tasked by Nobita's descendants to steer his life onto a better path, Doraemon pulls out futuristic gizmos from a four-dimensional pocket to solve... Read more
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About Doraemon
Doraemon follows a blue, earless robotic cat who arrives from the 22nd century to help Nobita Nobi, an anxious and unlucky elementary schoolboy. Tasked by Nobita's descendants to steer his life onto a better path, Doraemon pulls out futuristic gizmos from a four-dimensional pocket to solve everyday problems. Each episode tends to be self-contained, trading big arcs for small, comic scenarios that mix schoolroom embarrassment, neighborhood rivalries, and outlandish sci-fi fixes. The show keeps a warm, humorous tone while touching on responsibility, friendship, and the unintended effects of relying on easy technological shortcuts, letting characters learn through mishaps without resorting to major twists or dark turns.
The 1979 TV series was directed by Tsutomu Shibayama and adapted from the manga by Fujiko F. Fujio, with Seiji Okuda also credited as a creator. It followed an earlier 1973 anime and established the version many fans know, featuring voice performances like Nobuyo Oyama as Doraemon and Noriko Ohara as Nobita.
Audiences and reviewers tend to note Doraemon's enduring charm, reflected in a 7.7/10 vote average from viewers. The show emphasizes childhood imagination, everyday ethics around invention, and the value of friends helping one another. Humor is pitched for families, so episodes mix simple moral questions with silly set pieces rather than heavy drama.
Culturally, Doraemon is a landmark character in Japan and has wide recognition across Asia. The robot cat and his gadgets have driven decades of merchandise, theatrical movies, theme collaborations, and classroom tie-ins. Items like the "Anywhere Door" and time-travel motifs have become shorthand for playful, inventive sci-fi in popular culture.
Rather than stacking up a roomful of international trophies, Doraemon's legacy rests on longevity and influence. Its continued reboots, annual films, and steady audience across generations underline how the series became a staple of family animation and a reliable touchpoint for learning, humor, and imagination.
Details
- Release Date
- April 02, 1979
- Episode Length
- 11m
- Rating
- TV-PG
- User Ratings
- 600 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 27
- Episodes
- 1836
- Network
- tv asahi
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids, Family
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Shin-Ei Animation
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Nobuyo Oyama
Doraemon (voice)
Noriko Ohara
Nobita Nobi (voice)
Kaneta Kimotsuki
Suneo Honekawa (voice)
Michiko Nomura
Shizuka Minamoto (voice)
Keiko Yokozawa
Dorami (voice)
Kazuya Tatekabe
Takeshi Gouda (voice)
Director: Tsutomu Shibayama
Created by: Seiji Okuda, Fujiko F. Fujio
Seasons (27 seasons, 1836 episodes)
Season 1
236 episodes - 1979
Season 2
264 episodes - 1980
Season 3
157 episodes - 1981
Season 4
52 episodes - 1982
Season 5
56 episodes - 1983
Season 6
53 episodes - 1984
Season 7
53 episodes - 1985
Season 8
52 episodes - 1986
Season 9
61 episodes - 1987
Season 10
50 episodes - 1988
Season 11
54 episodes - 1989
Season 12
51 episodes - 1990
Season 13
51 episodes - 1991
Season 14
51 episodes - 1992
Season 15
70 episodes - 1993
Season 16
51 episodes - 1994
Season 17
48 episodes - 1995
Season 18
48 episodes - 1996
Season 19
51 episodes - 1997
Season 20
44 episodes - 1998
Season 21
46 episodes - 1999
Season 22
40 episodes - 2000
Season 23
41 episodes - 2001
Season 24
45 episodes - 2002
Season 25
45 episodes - 2003
Season 26
38 episodes - 2004
Season 27
28 episodes - 2005
