Doraemon the Movie "Nobita and the Green Giant Legend" Review: What's the appeal of this lush adventure?

Doraemon the Movie "Nobita and the Green Giant Legend" - Adventure to the Green Planet and the Future of Earth

■ Public Information

The Doraemon movie "Nobita and the Green Giant Legend" was released on March 8, 2008, and is a completely original story based on the original work by Fujiko F. Fujio. It was distributed by Toho and had a running time of 112 minutes. This is the 28th film in the Doraemon series, and was loved by many children and families as an annual spring vacation movie.

■ Story

The story begins when Nobita pours the "plant automation liquid" onto a small sapling he found in the mountain behind his house. The sapling is named "Ki-bo" and grows up while being loved like Nobita's younger brother. Ki-bo gradually absorbs knowledge and even reaches the point of being able to understand the news in the newspapers and on television. One day, Doraemon and his friends go to the mountain behind his house with Ki-bo, but they are caught up in a giant whirlpool that suddenly appears and arrive at the "Green Planet", a place ruled by plants. There, they learn of a terrifying plan to take all the plants on Earth to the "Green Planet", and so begin their adventure to protect the greenery of the Earth.

■Explanation

The film focuses on the theme of global environmental issues and the importance of nature conservation. Through the characters that Doraemon and his friends meet on the "Green Planet" and their adventure to protect the greenery of the Earth, the film conveys a message to children to develop a love for nature and a sense of responsibility. The film also depicts the depth of family love and friendship through the introduction of a new character called Ki-bo. Director Ayumu Watanabe beautifully depicts the lush world, bringing out plenty of visual appeal.

■Cast

Familiar voice actors such as Wasabi Mizuta as Doraemon, Megumi Ohara as Nobita, Yumi Kakazu as Shizuka, Subaru Kimura as Gian, and Tomokazu Seki as Suneo appear in the film. In addition, guest voice actors such as Takuya Yoshikoshi as Kibo, Maki Horikita as Leere, and Yuji Miyake as Elder Jii are also taking part. The performances of these voice actors realistically portray the emotions and growth of the characters.

■ Main staff

The original story was written by Fujiko F. Fujio, the screenplay was written by Ohnogi Hiroshi, and the director was Watanabe Ayumu. The animation director was Kaneko Shizue, the art was by Nishida Minoru and Kawai Shinji, and the music was by Sawada Kan. The fusion of visual beauty and music expresses the worldview of the story in a rich way. In addition, the beautiful scenery of the green planet is realistically depicted thanks to the skills of 3DCG supervisor Kifune Tokumitsu and cinematographer Katsuyoshi Kishi.

■ Related works

This movie is also related to the Doraemon TV series and the spring break special "Another Green Giant Legend." Through these works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of Doraemon and the growth of its characters. In addition, it contains content that complements the story and theme of the movie, so you can enjoy it even more by watching them together.

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Make Your Dreams Come True, Doraemon" was written and composed by Katsuhiko Kurosu, arranged by Kaoru Okubo, and sung by Mao. The ending theme "Let's Hold Hands" was written by Ayaka, composed by Yoshihiko Nishino and Ayaka, arranged by LOE, and sung by Ayaka. These songs play an important role in livening up the theme and story of the movie.

■ Evaluation and impressions

The Doraemon movie "Nobita and the Green Giant Legend" has been highly praised by a wide range of audiences, from children to adults. In particular, the story, which focused on the theme of global environmental issues, deeply moved and resonated with viewers. The introduction of a new character, Ki-bo, and the beautiful visuals of the green planet were also highly praised. Viewers have commented that the movie "makes you realize your love for nature once again" and "is a touching story that the whole family can enjoy."

■ Recommendation points

This movie is recommended as entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. It is a particularly good opportunity to teach children about love and responsibility for nature. Adults can also enjoy the beautiful visuals and moving story. Furthermore, fans of the Doraemon series will find the appearance of a new character, Kibo, and the adventure to protect the future of the Earth to be a fresh attraction.

■Detailed information

The Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend was released on March 8, 2008, with a running time of 112 minutes. It was distributed by Toho, written by Fujiko F. Fujio, and directed by Ayumu Watanabe. It was produced by the Doraemon the Movie Production Committee (Fujiko Productions, Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei Animation, ADK, ShoPro), and is copyright ©Fujiko Productions, Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei, ADK 2008.

Conclusion

The Doraemon movie "Nobita and the Green Giant Legend" is a moving story about the importance of protecting the environment and the planet's environmental issues. The introduction of a new character, Ki-bo, and the beautiful visuals of the green planet are also attractive points, making it a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults. Please watch it as an entertainment piece that the whole family can enjoy.