Doraemon the Movie "Nobita's Dinosaur" Review: A moving story of adventure and friendship

Doraemon the Movie "Nobita's Dinosaur" Review: A moving story of adventure and friendship

Doraemon the Movie "Nobita's Dinosaur" - A moving story of journey and friendship

The Doraemon movie "Nobita's Dinosaur", released on March 15, 1980, was the first feature film in the Doraemon series and is an essential part of the series' history. This movie tells the heartwarming story of Pisuke, a Futabasaurus dragon born from a fossilized egg found by Nobita. Below, we will introduce detailed information about this movie, our impressions, and recommended points.

■ Public Information

Release media: Movies Original media: Manga Release date: March 15, 1980 - January 1, 0000 Distributor: Toho Eirin number: 19934
Duration: 90 minutes Number of episodes: 1

■Production information

Original author: Fujiko F. Fujio
Director: Hiroshi Fukutomi Production: Shinei Animation, Shogakukan Copyright: © Fujiko Pro, Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shinei, ADK (1980)

■ Story

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Pisuke, a Futabasaurus, is born from a fossilized egg that Nobita found. Nobita raises Pisuke with care, but as he grows, he is no longer able to hide him. Deciding that the best thing to do is to return Pisuke to his original world, he travels with Doraemon and friends to the Cretaceous period. However, the time machine breaks down in the Cretaceous period. Furthermore, a dinosaur hunter from the future is after Pisuke. This is the story of Doraemon and friends traveling through the world of dinosaurs to return Pisuke to his original home and return to the present.

■Cast

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・Doraemon: Nobuyo Oyama ・Nobita: Noriko Ohara ・Shizuka: Michiko Nomura ・Gian: Kazuya Tatekabe ・Suneo: Kaneta Kimotsuki ・Pisuke: Keiko Yokozawa

■ Main staff

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・Screenplay: Fujiko F. Fujio, Seiji Matsuoka ・Chief animation director: Toshiyuki Honda ・Layout: Tsutomu Shibayama ・Art director: Seihei Kawamoto ・Director of photography: Katsuji Misawa ・Sound recording directors: Yasuo Urakami, Akira Okuma ・Music: Shunsuke Kikuchi ・Supervision: Daikichirō Kusube ・Producers: Sankichirō Kusube, Soichi Besshi

■ Main Characters

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・Doraemon: A cat-shaped robot from the 22nd century. Nobita's great-grandson Sewashi sends him to the present day in a time machine to help the lazy and crybaby Nobita. He pulls out a lot of secret gadgets from the fourth-dimensional pocket on his stomach. His favorite food is dorayaki. He doesn't like mice.
・Nobita: A boy who is not good at studying or sports, but has a bright personality and a caring heart. He has a talent for cat's cradle, shooting, and napping that no one can beat. He loves Shizuka and wants her to become his future wife.
・Shizuka-chan: Nobita's classmate. She is beautiful and smart, so she is popular in class. She has a strong sense of purpose and doesn't like crooked things. She is learning the piano and violin, but her violin skills are not that great.
・Gian: A strong, violent, but very reliable leader among the kids. His dream is to become a singer, but he has an incredibly bad voice and is tone-deaf. He causes trouble for his friends when he holds a concert in a vacant lot.
Suneo: His father is a company president, so his family is very wealthy. He often brags and makes Nobita jealous. He tries to please Gian, and he also has a mother-boy side. His dream is to become a fashion designer.

■ Impressions and reviews

The movie Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur is the first film in the Doraemon series, and has great historical significance. The story revolves around Nobita's friendship with Pisuke, who was born from a fossilized egg he found. The journey to return Pisuke to the Cretaceous period is full of touching and heartwarming scenes, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

The most memorable scene is when Nobita and Pisuke say goodbye to each other. The scene where Nobita decides to let Pisuke go is so moving that it is impossible to watch without crying. Also, the scene where the time machine breaks down and the dinosaur hunters chase him is full of thrills, and the elements of an adventure movie can be fully enjoyed.

The character designs and background art are also very beautiful, and the drawings, which made full use of the technology of the time, still look great even today. The depiction of the Cretaceous world in particular is realistic, with the movements and ecology of the dinosaurs reproduced in detail. The music, by Shunsuke Kikuchi, is also wonderful, adding excitement to the story and enhancing the emotional excitement.

■ Recommended points

Here are some reasons why I recommend this movie:

1. A moving story

The friendship between Nobita and Pisuke, as well as their farewell scene, are very moving and touch the heart of the story. It's a movie that the whole family can enjoy.

2. Adventure and thrills

It's packed with adventure movie elements, such as a time machine malfunction and a showdown with a dinosaur hunter, so kids can get excited watching it too.

3. Beautiful artwork and music

The beautiful drawings, which made full use of the technology of the time, and the wonderful music by Shunsuke Kikuchi add excitement to the story. It is a work that can be enjoyed both visually and aurally.

4. Historical Significance

This is the first film in the Doraemon series, and it has great historical significance. If you're a fan of the series, this is a film you should definitely see.

Related information

The Doraemon movie "Nobita's Dinosaur" is based on an episode from the original manga "Doraemon." The original manga was written by Fujiko F. Fujio and was serialized from the 1970s to the 1980s. For the film adaptation, the episodes from the original manga were significantly rearranged and an original story was developed.

In addition, following the success of this film, a new Doraemon film has been produced every year since then. The series is still ongoing, with over 40 films having been released as of 2023. Each film has a different theme and story, further expanding the world of Doraemon.

■ Summary

The Doraemon movie "Nobita's Dinosaur" is a wonderful work with a touching story, beautiful drawings, and elements of adventure and thrills. This movie, which has great historical significance for the Doraemon series, is enjoyable for both children and adults. Please watch it and experience the heartwarming story of Nobita and Pisuke.

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