Doraemon
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Doraemon

8.1
Yr 2005
Status Returning Series
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Series Brief

Overview

Robotic cat Doraemon is sent back in time from the 22nd century to protect 10-year-old Noby, a lazy and uncoordinated boy who is destined to have a tragic future. Doraemon can create secret gadgets from a pocket on his stomach, but they usually cause more bad than good because of Noby's propensity to misuse them.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 85 /100

The 2005 iteration of Doraemon is widely regarded as a successful modernization of the beloved franchise. Critics and viewers generally agree that while it updates the animation and voice cast to provide a fresh coat of paint, it successfully retains the warmth, heart, and core adventurous spirit of the 1979 original.

While some longtime fans debated the character redesigns and requested changes, the consensus is that these aesthetic updates do not detract from the show's overall quality. The series remains highly approachable for new audiences, particularly in Western markets, and is praised by parents as a fun, imaginative program with positive moral messages for children.

“This 2005 version is a fresh coat of paint on the classic 1979 series — updated animation, new voice cast, same heart.”

“Fun, adventurous anime series has decent messages for kids.”

“Most if not all of the edits were commissioned by TV Asahi... they don't detract from my enjoyment of the show.”

Why fans love it

This 2005 animated series leans into the chaotic potential of futuristic technology. At the center is a robot from the 22nd century tasked with altering the trajectory of a struggling schoolboy. The narrative finds its rhythm in the tension between advanced engineering and human error. Rather than solving problems, the gadgets pulled from Doraemon’s pocket almost always create new complications for its young user, turning simple childhood dilemmas into unpredictable science fiction mishaps.

The show thrives on this cycle of malfunction and adaptation. Voices like Wasabi Mizuta bring a specific energy to these domestic adventures, balancing domestic frustration with the logic of time travel. By centering the story on the consequences of mismanaged power, the series transforms standard family comedy into something more expansive. It remains a consistent exploration of how even the most capable robot cannot fix a person who consistently chooses the wrong path.

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Keywords

gadget time travel remake based on manga anime animal robot
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 22, 2005
Status
Returning Series
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
239