Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan

Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan

Year: 2016

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Shinnosuke Yakuwa

AnimationFamilyFantasyAdventure

Doraemon and his friends travel to ancient Japan where they meet Kukuru. When Kukuru tells them that his tribe has been enslaved by Gigazombie, Doraemon decides to help him.

Whimsical
Bittersweet ending
Emotionally light
Medium intensity
Steady pacing
Simple story

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Timeline & Setting – Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (2016)

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Time period

Prehistoric era (≈70,000 years ago); 20th century; 23rd century

The film spans multiple eras: a distant prehistoric era, a contemporary 20th-century Japan, and glimpses of a future 23rd-century timeline. These shifts show how time travel can propel ordinary lives into extraordinary consequences. The story underscores the tension between curiosity and responsibility when altering events across centuries.

Location

Prehistoric Japan, 20th Century Japan, China

The story unfolds in prehistoric Japan, roughly 70,000 years in the past, with untamed landscapes and early civilizations shaping the adventure. In the modern world, Nobita and friends navigate 20th-century Japan as they seek a space free from family constraints. Present-day China is revealed as the origin of a time-traveling visitor, connected through Doraemon's devices.

🪨 Prehistoric Japan 🗼 20th Century Japan 🗺️ China

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:20

Main Characters – Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (2016)

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Nobita Nobi (Megumi Oohara)

An inventive, sometimes lazy boy who longs to escape his home life, Nobita becomes the unlikely architect of a prehistoric ministry network. His curiosity leads to gene tinkering, creating Draco the dragon, Gri the griffin, and Pega the Pegasus, whom he hides from Doraemon. Despite flaws, Nobita's leadership grows as he fights to protect friends and the Light Tribe.

🧠 Inventive 🤔 Curious 🧭 Ambitious

Doraemon (Wasabi Mizuta)

The time-traveling robotic cat who guides the group, supplying gadgets and a steadying presence as they hop between eras. His knowledge helps locate the origin in present-day China and coordinate the mission to aid the Light Tribe. He anchors the team through danger and chaos.

🤖 Robot 🧭 Mentor

Shizuka Minamoto (Yumi Kakazu)

Head of the Ministry of Gardening in the prehistoric world, she brings nurturing stewardship and practical wisdom. Her calm leadership helps balance ecological restoration with survival, keeping the group connected to nature and each other.

🌱 Gardener 💖 Compassion

Gian (Subaru Kimura)

Leader of the Ministry of Development; bold, protective, and loyal, his strength helps the group push for progress in a harsh landscape. Though quick to boast, he places the team's safety above personal glory.

💪 Leader 🎯 Bold

Suneo (Tomokazu Seki)

Head of the Ministry of Agriculture; cunning and resourceful, often using schemes to secure comfort. His quick thinking and stealthy plans aid the mission when resources are scarce, revealing loyalty under pressure.

🧠 Strategist 😼 Clever

Nobisuke Nobi (Yasunori Matsumoto)

Nobita's father; practical and occasionally stern, he pushes for discipline while ultimately supporting his son's imaginative impulses. His guidance anchors the family in the modern world.

👨 Father 🧭 Guide

Tamako Nobi (Kotono Mitsuishi)

Nobita's mother; caring and pragmatic, she anchors the family dynamic in 20th-century life while encouraging Nobita's strange ideas. Her concern for balance between family and adventure grounds the story.

👩 Motherly 💖 Supportive

Dorami (Chiaki Fujimoto)

Nobita's sister figure who offers practical help and encouragement, adding warmth to the group's dynamics. She reinforces the value of family ties even across time.

👧 Sister 🧠 Helpful

Gigazombie (Hochu Otsuka)

Time-criminal king of spirits from the 23rd century who seeks to rewrite reality by destroying time itself. He overpowers Doraemon and the others with advanced gadgets, presenting a formidable threat.

👹 Villain ⏳ Time-criminal

Draco (Yuki Kaida)

A dragon created by Nobita's gene tinkering; majestic and initially hidden, Draco embodies the wonder and risk of invention. He soars as a mount and symbol of creativity and danger.

🐉 Dragon 🧪 Created

Gri (Miyako Ito)

A griffin born from Nobita's experiments; loyal companion who embodies courage and the duty of guardianship. Gri's presence underscores the personal cost of invention.

🦅 Griffin

Pega (Hiroki Shimowada)

A Pegasus that serves as a fast, guardianship mount for the group. Pega's graceful flights symbolize the freedom and horizons opened by time travel.

🕊️ Pegasus

Time Patrol Corps (Miki Fukui)

A Time Patrol agent who arrives to arrest Gigazombie, ensuring time's order is upheld across eras. She represents the vigilant safeguard of temporal law.

🛡️ Guardian ⚖️ Authority

Time Patrol Corps (Yuka Keicho)

Another Time Patrol operative assisting in the mission to neutralize threats to the timeline. She reinforces the unity of the time-keeping forces.

🛡️ Guardian ⚖️ Authority

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Major Themes – Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (2016)

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🧭 Time Travel

Time travel drives the plot, dragging friends across eras and forcing them to consider how their actions reshape history. They must balance curiosity with responsibility as they explore ancient Japan and its fragile world. Different eras present unique dangers and opportunities, highlighting the consequences of meddling with time.

🤝 Friendship & Unity

An ensemble cast learns to cooperate across ages, pooling talents to manage their makeshift ministries in the prehistoric world. Bonding through shared goals, they support each other amid threats like the Dark Tribe and Gigazombie. The journey tests loyalty and compassion, culminating in farewells that strengthen their friendships.

🗝️ Artifacts & Power

The dragon, griffin, and Pegasus are born of Nobita's tinkering with genetics, illustrating how invention can be wondrous and dangerous. The dogū puppet and mysterious box symbolize the lure of powerful artifacts capable of rewriting time. Time Patrol's intervention shows that powerful tools require restraint and collective responsibility.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:20

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