Doraemon English Sub & Dub

About Doraemon

Doraemon (ドラえもん) blends adventure, comedy and fantasy by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (1973). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: Nobita Nobi is so hapless that his 22nd century decendants are still impoverished as a result of his 20th century bumbling. In a bid to raise their social status, their servant, a robotic cat named Doraemon, chooses to travel back in time and guide Nobita on the proper path to fortune.

Also worth knowing: Unfortunately Doraemon, a dysfunctional robot that the familly acquired by accident (but chose to keep nonetheless), isn't much better off than Nobita. The robot leads Nobita on many adventures, and while Nobita's life certainly is more exciting with the robot cat from the future, it is questionable if it is in fact better in the way that Doraemon planned. Note: Most of the episodes are lost; a fire destroyed most of the film prints.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Noriko Ohara as Nobita Nobi and Masako Nozawa as Doraemon. If you count yourself among anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling, put it on your list. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tokyo Movie Shinsha, which means the visual identity of Doraemon follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Noriko Ohara as Nobita Nobi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1973, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.