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Doraemon: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch

Doraemon (1979): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

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Doraemon (1979) is a adventure, comedy, fantasy, sci-fi anime produced by Shin-Ei Animation. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 7.9/10 from 41,922 ratings.

What is Doraemon about?

Nobita Nobi is a normal fourth grade student. This all changes, however, when a blue robotic cat appears from his desk drawer. Calling himself Doraemon, this robot tells Nobita that his future descendants from the 22nd century live in poverty because of all the mistakes he made. Therefore, they have sent Doraemon to serve as a guide and mentor to Nobita, so that their future may change for the better. What Doraemon comes to learn, though, is that Nobita is the weakest and laziest student in the whole school.

Key details

Doraemon runs for 1787 episodes and its status is "finished airing". It premiered in the spring 1979 season. Content rating: PG - Children.

Where to watch Doraemon

Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for Doraemon.

Frequently asked questions

What is Doraemon about?

Nobita Nobi is a normal fourth grade student. This all changes, however, when a blue robotic cat appears from his desk drawer. Calling himself Doraemon, this robot tells Nobita that his future descendants from the 22nd century live in poverty because

How many episodes does Doraemon have?

Doraemon has 1787 episodes.

What is the MAL rating of Doraemon?

Doraemon is rated 7.9/10 on MyAnimeList.

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