Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021

During a carefree summer break, Nobita finds a tiny alien named Papi arrive in Earth from a small rocket. Papi is the president of Pirika, a distant planet, fleeing a rebel threat. Doraemon and the group are puzzled by how small Papi is, but their curiosity turns to friendship as they experiment with the secret gadget Small Light, learning that shrinking and exploring creates new bonds rather than danger. Soon a whale-shaped battleship appears over Earth, opening hostilities in a bid to capture Papi. Feeling responsible because their actions drew him into danger, Papi stands up to the rebels. Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka and friends set off with Papi to Pirika to defend his homeland and their friendship for a future.

Directed by Susumu Yamaguchi this Doraemon installment treats the universe with color and energy. It draws from the long running series by Fujiko F Fujio with collaboration from Dai Sato, continuing Nobita style sci fi adventures for families.

It earned about 22,044,058 dollars worldwide, signaling solid appeal for a family friendly anime feature in the Doraemon line and reinforcing the franchise strength during international releases, festival showings and home media distribution. It attracted a broad audience across ages.

Critics highlight its brisk pacing and warm focus on friendship and responsibility. The film blends practical sci fi intrigue with playful humor, delivering a clear message about courage and protecting friends without losing the series core charm for families. It keeps a through line that resonates with kids and adults.

As part of a signature Japanese franchise, the film helps keep Doraemon in the public eye across generations. Iconic characters like Doraemon and Nobita remain familiar touchstones, and the adventure reinforces the franchise enduring appeal to families and loyal fans around the world for decades to come for many generations.