"Doraemon" is a popular Japanese manga and anime series created by Fujiko F. Fujio. The series tells the adventures of a boy named Nobita, who receives support from a space cat named Doraemon.
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Main Characters:
- Doraemon: The main character of the series. He is a blue robot cat from the future who is sent from the 22nd century to help Nobita improve his future.
- Nobita Nobi: The main human character of the series. He is a little boy with low self-esteem who often gets into trouble.
- Shizuka Minamoto: Nobita's friend and the love of his life. She is calm, caring and always ready to help.
- Takeshi "Gian" Goda: Another friend of Nobita, he is often stiff and stubby, but has a good heart.
- Suneo Honekawa: Another friend of Nobita, he is rich and likes to brag about his stuff.
- Concept and storyline: The series focuses on the adventures of Nobita and Doraemon in modern times and the future. Doraemon uses various gadgets of the future to help Nobita solve problems and avoid trouble.
- Gadgets of the future: Doraemon has a pocket of gadgets from the future to help solve problems. Among them are time travel devices, appearance-changing devices or devices with different functions.
- Cultural relevance: "Doraemon" is an icon of Japanese culture. The series is beloved by children and adults around the world and has been featured in various forms of entertainment such as movies, manga, video games and related products.
- Popularity: "Doraemon" is one of the longest-running anime series in Japan, debuting in 1973. Its popularity has transcended Japan's borders, gaining an international fan base.
- Animated films: Many "Doraemon" animated films have been made, which often attract audiences in theaters. The films often present new adventures of the characters.
- Comics and anime: "Doraemon" began as a manga series in the 1970s and later evolved into a popular anime. The manga and anime have gained immense popularity both in Japan and abroad.
- Commercial Success: Products related to "Doraemon," such as toys, gadgets, clothing and other items, are very popular in Japan and other Asian countries.
- Character construction: Doraemon's appearance, his distinctive pocket of goodies and inseparable yellow blanket have made him one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture.
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- Original name: Originally the series was to be called "Doraemon no Uta" (Doraemon's Song), but it was decided to shorten the title to "Doraemon."
- Relationships over time: Time travel is a frequent theme in the series, allowing characters to visit the past and future.
- Prohibited use of gadgets: At one point in the series there was a principle that using the gadgets of the future to solve problems does more harm than good, which introduced an element of risk into the plot.
- Origami Doraemon: In Japan, there is a tradition of creating origami in the shape of Doraemon. Many people create paper versions of the character.
- First episode in color: The first color episode of "Doraemon" aired in 1979, and the series continued to produce color episodes.
- The meaning of the word "Doraemon": "Doraemon" is a combination of the words "dora" (from the word "dora neko," meaning "tireless cat") and "emon" (from the name of a cat in one of Fujiko F. Fujio's stories).
- Manga vs. anime: Although the manga "Doraemon" debuted in 1969, the anime was not produced until 1973. Earlier attempts at animation were less successful.
- Inspiration in reality: Some of the gadgets of the future in the "Doraemon" series have found their way into the real world, such as a handheld speech translation device.
- Doraemon Celebration: Japan celebrates "Doraemon no Hi" (Doraemon Day) on September 3, a holiday related to the character and his influence on Japanese culture.
- Doraemon on the cinema screen: Every year, a film in the "Doraemon" series premieres in Japan, and these films are often very popular both at home and abroad.