Top 10 Most Interesting Facts About Doraemon

Nobita holds special feelings for his close friend Shizuka. In his dreams, Nobita always has romantic thoughts about her. He often plans things related to Shizuka and hopes that one day not far away, he can marry her. Nobita always tries to create good impressions with Shizuka through Doraemon's magical gadgets. However, his plans are always thwarted by Dekiugi or Suneo.

In the final scene of an episode, Nobita held Shizuka's hand, and she blushed. They held hands and walked around. Many viewers were curious about the ending of this world-famous animated series, whether Nobita and Shizuka got married or not. The answer is yes, they got married and had a child named Nobisuke

Each Doraemon story is concise, independent, and each gadget provides a positive outlook on future science and technology. Doraemon's gadgets range from everyday items like doors, tables, chairs, and spinning tops made of bamboo to futuristic inventions like the time-traveling blanket, mini flashlight, magical doors, etc. That's why Doraemon has been voted as one of the most powerful characters alongside Goku (Dragon Ball).

In another study, the actual number of Doraemon's gadgets reached 1963 and appeared in 1,344 stories. The gadgets were conceptualized by the author from the 1970s and some have been brought to life through scientific and technological advancements. A classic example is the camera appearing in the episode where Doraemon and Nobita use the 'Giant Deity's Bust' to locate the giant deity's location in the dense forests of Africa. If Doraemon's creator had patented this invention, Google might have had to spend a considerable amount to acquire this idea for the Google Maps software we use today.

When talking about the origin of the Doraemon manga, one cannot forget the creator of the robotic cat from the future, Fujiko Fujio (the pen name for two artists: Fujimoto Hiroshi and Abiko Moto). The first stories were crafted in 1969 for children. Subsequent stories evolved into animated films and various forms such as plays, video games, and more.

The manga revolves around the robotic cat Doraemon, who comes from the 22nd century to assist the clumsy boy Nobi Nobita. Doraemon's tales are usually concise, easy to understand, humorous, and present an optimistic view of future life, making it popular among a predominantly young audience.

Although the Manga industry emerged primarily for children, the Doraemon series and its characters have become familiar and beloved images in Japan. In the Land of the Rising Sun, you can encounter Doraemon's image everywhere, from wristwatches to trains, and even integrated into education as a supplementary subject at Torigama University since 1998.

In 1997, the Japanese postal service released Doraemon stamps, quickly selling out upon launch. In March 2008, the Japanese government officially appointed Doraemon as the official animation ambassador of Japan. On September 3, 2012, Doraemon was granted official residency in Kawasaki City, becoming an icon of Japan - precisely 100 years after the character's creation.

Being a manga series with relatively independent structures, Doraemon stories only share the same setting and characters, while their plots are rarely interconnected. Therefore, until the author's passing in 1996, the conclusion of the Doraemon series was seldom addressed. Only three instances of Doraemon's ending were published, with two of them intended as potential conclusions due to the growing readership and the publisher's belief that Doraemon needed a definitive ending.

Before his death, author Fujiko left a will stating that he didn't want his beloved creation to die, so he did not write the final part of Doraemon. Instead, he hoped that after his passing, Doraemon's readers would create new stories for this adorable futuristic cat. Many different tales emerged, such as Doraemon playing baseball, Doraemon's army, etc. The chapter about Doraemon's death and Nobita's academic success is just one ending created by fans and closely resembles Fujiko's artistic style. Hence, even after almost 20 years, the conclusion of the Doraemon series remains a mystery.

Doraemon, a robotic cat from the future, was sent by the grandson of the main character, Nobita, to help his grandfather 'fix terrible mistakes' for a better future generation. Initially, this robotic cat was yellow and had two ears. Due to incidents like being nibbled by mice and accidentally drinking a potion, it transformed into a completely different and amusing version of Doraemon compared to its current 'species.'

Doraemon has a younger sister named Dorami. According to the movie information, Dorami is smaller than Doraemon, a futuristic robotic cat with significantly greater strength. Specifically, Dorami can generate power up to 10,000 horsepower, which is 77 times more than what Doraemon, the cat who can generate only 129.3 horsepower, can achieve.

When we talk about the Doraemon comic, it's impossible not to mention Nobita - the clumsy, lazy boy. He is the origin of most of the troubles in the comic. The figures below in Nobita's 'timeless' achievements will surely surprise you.

Nobita's incredible achievements: Borrowed Doraemon's gadgets 1178 times. Destroyed 578 gadgets, left home 14 times. Stole money from his mom 12 times, sold the house 2 times. Saw Gian naked 12 times. Almost caused the Earth's destruction 207 times. Teased Shizuka 542 times, played pranks 122 times. Saw Suneo naked 127 times. Have these “saintly” feats satisfied your curiosity about Nobita?

In most episodes, Doraemon is portrayed as blue and earless. The original version of Doraemon was a yellow robotic cat with both ears intact. In a careless incident, Doraemon lost both ears to a mouse, leaving his head round and glossy. After bidding farewell to his arms, Doraemon also bid goodbye to his girlfriend, Nora Miyako. This traumatic experience left him shocked and despondent.

The past brought much sorrow and tears, transforming his once yellow coat into the adorable blue we recognize today. This is also why Doraemon feels terrified whenever he encounters a mouse!

Perhaps unbeknownst to you, 1293 holds special significance in the life of our beloved character - Doraemon, encompassing: 129.3 kg: Doraemon's actual weight. 129.3 cm: The largest circumference of Doraemon's head. 129.3 horsepower: Doraemon's maximum strength. 209.3 km/h: Maximum running speed when facing a mouse. 129.3 cm: The height Doraemon can jump when frightened. 12/9/3: Doraemon's birthday in the Japanese date format.

In an interview response about the number of Doraemon's gadgets, the author mentioned the figure 1,293, likely the initial intended count. The life of this 'all-powerful assistant' to Nobita is intertwined with numerous events related to the number 1293.

Probably everyone remembers the characters' names in the Doraemon manga from their childhood, but not everyone knows that behind each name lies a specific meaning. This reveals the subtlety and creativity that the author infused into this renowned comic. Doraemon: 'Doraemon' means a lost cat, symbolizing the futuristic cat robot traveling from the future to the past. Nobi: 'Nobi' means very intelligent, surpassing limits (though the reality is completely... the opposite).

Other characters in Doraemon have meanings as follows: Shizuka: 'Shizuka' means very peaceful, calm, implying that Shizuka represents tranquility and goodness. It might be related to her fondness for taking baths. Suneo: 'Suneo' means a thin or sulky boy. Takeshi, also known as Jaian or Giant, means fond of fighting. The name Jaian also rhymes with the English word 'giant,' signifying largeness. Dekisugi: 'Dekisugi' means very smart, capable of doing anything, or simply put, the 'ideal guy' of others.