A blue robotic cat who travels back in time to help a young boy named Nobita Nobi — bringing gadgets, friendship, and endless adventures.
Doraemon is a robotic cat sent back in time from the 22nd century by Nobita's future descendants. His mission: to help Nobita improve his life so that future generations of the Nobi family can live better.
Born on September 3, 2112, Doraemon was manufactured at the Matsushiba Robot Factory. He is 129.3 cm tall, weighs 129.3 kg, and can run at 129.3 km/h — all numbers that are a playful coincidence.
Originally had ears, but a mouse chewed them off while he slept, causing him to turn blue from crying.
His most iconic feature — a pocket on his belly that connects to a 4-dimensional space holding hundreds of gadgets.
His absolute favourite food is dorayaki — a Japanese sweet pancake sandwich filled with red bean paste.
Despite being a robotic cat, Doraemon has an intense phobia of mice — a result of the traumatic ear incident.
Doraemon carries over 4,500 gadgets in his 4D pocket. Here are the most iconic ones.
A small bamboo-copter worn on the head that allows the user to fly freely through the air.
A pink door that teleports you to any location in the world — or even to the future.
A flashlight that shrinks any object or person it shines on. The Big Light reverses the effect.
Press it on a textbook page and eat it — you'll memorize everything on that page instantly.
Eat this jelly and you can understand and speak any language in the world.
The drawer-shaped time machine Doraemon used to travel from the 22nd century to Nobita's era.
Nobita Nobi is a 10-year-old boy living in Tokyo's Nerima ward. He is famously lazy, clumsy, and poor at academics — consistently scoring 0 on tests. Yet beneath his flaws lies a kind, generous heart.
Doraemon and Nobita share a bond that transcends the typical helper-helpee dynamic. Doraemon genuinely cares for Nobita — he worries, scolds, and celebrates with him. Nobita, in turn, shows Doraemon unconditional affection and loyalty. Their friendship is the emotional core of the entire series.
Doraemon was appointed Japan's first "Anime Ambassador" by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008, representing Japanese culture globally.
The story is set in Nerima, Tokyo. Nobita's house, his school, and the iconic empty lot where friends gather are all inspired by real Tokyo neighbourhoods.
Located in Kawasaki, this museum celebrates the creator's life and work, featuring original manuscripts, gadget exhibits, and a Doraemon café.
In 2002, Time Asia magazine named Doraemon one of Asia's Heroes. He remains one of Japan's most beloved and recognisable cultural exports worldwide.
Plan your Doraemon pilgrimage to Japan — visit the museum, explore the real-life locations, and connect with the official channels.
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