Doraemon the Movie "Nobita's Dinosaur 2006" Review: A moving story of adventure and friendship

Doraemon the Movie "Nobita's Dinosaur 2006" Review and Recommendation

Overview

The Doraemon movie "Nobita's Dinosaur 2006" was released on March 4, 2006, and is the 26th film in the Doraemon series. The film is based on the original work by Fujiko F. Fujio, and was directed by Ayumu Watanabe and directed by Kozo Kusuba. The story begins with Nobita's adventure of discovering a dinosaur egg, which hatches and gives birth to a plesiosaur named Pisuke. To protect Pisuke, Nobita, Doraemon and friends use a time machine to travel to Japan in the Cretaceous period, where they are attacked by mysterious men.

■ Story

The story of the movie begins with Nobita proclaiming that he will excavate a whole dinosaur fossil in rebellion against Suneo's boasting about the fossil of a Tyrannosaurus claw. After being scolded by Doraemon for being clumsy, Nobita starts searching for fossils on his own and accidentally discovers a dinosaur egg. What hatches from the egg is a Futabasaurus that lived in the seas near Japan in the Cretaceous Period. Nobita names it Pisuke and starts to keep it in secret. Pisuke grows up under Nobita's enthusiastic care and is no longer able to keep it in his room, so he releases it into a pond in the park. However, when Pisuke is mistaken for a monster and causes a commotion, Nobita and his friends decide to use the time machine to return Pisuke to the Cretaceous Period. However, they are attacked by mysterious men during the hyperspace travel and Pisuke is sent to North America. In order to save Pisuke, Nobita and his friends get on the time machine again and set off on a long journey.

■Explanation

This film was released in the spring of 2006 and depicts Doraemon's new adventure. The original author, Fujiko F. Fujio, described this work as "the memorable first feature-length animated film" and as "the work he is most fond of in the series." The film incorporates the latest dinosaur theory, and the screen is filled with impressive backgrounds using CG images and the exploits of Doraemon and friends. General director Kozo Kusuba expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "As a new film, I want to make a film that can be enjoyed by both those who have seen 'Nobita's Dinosaur' before and those who are watching it for the first time." Director Ayumu Watanabe has a track record in films such as "Doraemon Returns," and he demonstrates his skills in this film as well.

■Cast

The film's cast includes a star-studded cast of voice actors, including Mizuta Wasabi as Doraemon, Ohara Megumi as Nobita, Kimura Subaru as Gian, Seki Tomokazu as Suneo, Kakazu Yumi as Shizuka, and Kamiki Ryunosuke as Pisuke. Mitsuishi Kotono plays the role of Mama, Matsumoto Yasunori plays the role of Dad, and Takayama Minami plays Suneo's Mama. Ohashi Takuya and Tsuneda Shintaro from Sukima Switch appear as Time Patrol members, and Gekidan Hitori plays multiple roles. Utsumi Kenji plays Dolmanstein, and Funakoshi Eiichiro plays Black Mask.

■ Main staff

The main staff includes professionals from various fields such as the original author Fujiko F. Fujio, scriptwriters Watanabe Ayumu and Kusuba Kozo, general director Kusuba Kozo, animation director Konishi Kenichi, art director Nishida Minoru, CG director Kifune Tokumitsu, cinematographer Kumagai Masahiro, editor Okayasu Hajime, sound director Tanaka Akiyoshi, sound effects director Itokawa Yukiyoshi, and music by Sawada Kan. Masuko Sojiro and Sugiyama Noboru are also chief producers, Watanabe Ayumu is the director and storyboard artist, and Miyashita Shinpei is the director. Animation production is handled by the "Doraemon the Movie" Production Committee (Fujiko Productions, Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei Animation, ADK, Shogakukan Productions).

■ Main Characters

Doraemon watches over Nobita kindly to help him develop his independent spirit, but they end up traveling through time together. Nobita is not good at studying or sports, but he does his best to protect Pisuke. Shizuka is smart and cute, everyone's idol, and uses her wit to save Nobita from a pinch. Gian is a bully who bullies Nobita, but he is actually kind and shows leadership. Suneo is a sarcastic young man who is good at boasting, and is weak when it comes to adventure, but in the end he insists that "we should all try our best." Pisuke is a kind Futabasaurus who can understand the human heart, and is excavated by Nobita and revived in the present day after 100 million years. Black Mask is a mysterious man who attacks Nobita and his friends while they are traveling through hyperspace in the time machine, and Dolmanstein is a wealthy man who lives in Megalopolis in the year 2314, and is an unscrupulous dealer who collects rare ancient animals and fossils.

■ Related works

The film is related to the Doraemon TV series, with characters from the TV series appearing in the film as they are, and the story is based on the original manga, making it a must-see for fans of the original.

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Hug Shichao" with lyrics by Yoko Aki, music by Ryudo Uzaki, arrangement by Seiichi Kyoda, and singing by Rimi Natsukawa. The ending theme is "Boku no Note" with lyrics, music, arrangement, and singing by Takuya Ohashi and Shintaro Tokita of Sukima Switch. These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the movie.

■Review

The Doraemon movie "Nobita's Dinosaur 2006" is one of the most beloved works in the Doraemon series. The story depicts Nobita's pure heart and friendship, while skillfully incorporating fantasy elements such as time travel and dinosaurs. In particular, the bond with Pisuke and cooperation with his friends are at the center of the story, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

Visually, the dinosaurs are depicted using the latest CG technology, and the Cretaceous world is realistically recreated. The adventure scenes of Doraemon and his friends are dynamic and have the power to draw the audience in. The voice actors' performances are also excellent, and the voice of Pisuke, played by Kamiki Ryunosuke, is particularly heartwarming.

The music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the movie, and the opening song "Hug Shichao" and the ending song "Boku no Note" are beautiful melodies that symbolize the theme of the movie. In particular, "Boku no Note" features the gentle singing voice of Sukima Switch, which is impressive and enhances the moving feeling of the movie.

This movie is recommended not only for Doraemon fans, but also for those experiencing the world of Doraemon for the first time. It is sure to be loved by many as a story of friendship, adventure, and growth.

■Recommendation

The Doraemon movie "Nobita's Dinosaur 2006" is a perfect movie for the whole family to enjoy. Children will be excited by the dinosaur adventures, and adults will be moved by the growth and friendship of Nobita and his friends. In addition, the CG technology and music are of high quality, and the movie will satisfy movie fans. We hope you will experience this moving story at the theater.

Furthermore, after watching this movie, we recommend you check out the Doraemon TV series and other movies. The world of Doraemon is full of various adventures and emotions, and has the appeal of being able to be enjoyed over and over again. In particular, if you read the original manga, you will be able to experience the charm of Doraemon from a different perspective than the movie.

The movie Doraemon "Nobita's Dinosaur 2006" is a wonderful work that combines a heartwarming story, beautiful images, and moving music. I hope you will feel the adventure and friendship of Nobita and his friends through this movie.