Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King

Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King

Year: 2000

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Tsutomu Shibayama

AnimationAdventureFantasyFamily

Doraemon and friends open a time portal, traveling to the lost Mayan city of Mayana hidden in the jungle. There, Nobita meets his exact look‑alike, Prince Thio, heir to the throne. They swap identities to thwart the evil witch Ledina and her dark forces threatening the kingdom.

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1

Ledina's curse on Mayana

Ledina's spell puts the Mayana queen into eternal sleep. With the queen asleep, Prince Tio acts as temporary ruler while fears of Ledina's rise spread. The stage is set for a clash between ancient magic and the new world that Nobita and friends will unleash.

ancient times Mayana
2

School play chaos in Japan

In modern Japan, Nobita and friends rehearse a Snow White school play. Miscasts and clumsy mishaps disrupt progress and threaten the performance. Doraemon's gadgets complicate things further as the crowd grows restless.

present day Japan
3

Gian hijacks gadget; portal opens to Mayana

Gian selfishly grabs Doraemon's gadget to perform on an imaginary stadium. The reckless act triggers a crack in time that opens a portal, unstable and unpredictable. The portal unexpectedly links Nobita's world to the ancient kingdom of Mayana.

present day Japan
4

Papers stolen; portal travel

Popol trashes Nobita's room and hides Nobita's test papers in the forest. Nobita and Doraemon chase the chaos and, through the broken portal, slip into Mayana. The portal's damage blends the two worlds, forcing them to confront a new land immediately.

present day / immediate after portal open Nobita's room / Mayana forest
5

Nobita and Tio meet; mistaken identity

Nobita is cornered by Tio in the Mayana wilds. They discover that they resemble one another, triggering a tense standoff rather than a killing contest. A struggle sends them into a mud-lake, where Tio realizes Nobita's sincerity and spares him.

shortly after crossing Mayana wilderness
6

Doraemon and Tio switch paths; Nobita captured

Doraemon and the confident Tio step through the portal into Mayana together. Guards mistake Nobita for Tio and seize him on the spot. To avoid capture, Tio proposes a temporary swap of places, a plan Doraemon reluctantly agrees to.

early phase of Mayana journey Mayana
7

Nobita’s Mayana life; meeting Kuku

Living as the prince, Nobita faces culture shock and mandatory martial arts training. He surprises the court with his friendly, hopeful approach, in contrast to Tio's arrogance. Kuku, Tio's childhood friend, befriends Nobita and gives him a necklace that signals their bond.

during prince role Mayana
8

Tio’s temper disrupts Japan; secret revealed

Back in Japan, Tio's volatile temper creates chaos and even beats Gian. Shizuka proclaims she dislikes Nobita in this guise, while Doraemon reveals the switch's truth to the others. The group scrambles to manage the fallout and restore balance.

present day Japan
9

Nobita as prince; aiding Tio in Mayana

With the crisis ongoing, Nobita wears the prince's attire to prevent confusion. Gian expresses an interest in Ishumaru's teachings, while Nobita helps Tio win a ball-game match in the Mayana setting. The teamwork shows the reward of friendship transcending appearances.

ball-game sequence Mayana
10

Kuku’s gift and the apology

Kuku offers a string figure to Nobita, but Tio rejects it, hurting Kuku and sending her away in tears. Tio recalls Shizuka's anger when he impersonated Nobita and is driven to apologize. The moment deepens Nobita's influence on Tio's heart.

after necklace gift Mayana
11

Kuku kidnapped; rescue mission

Ledina's animal-controlling henchman kidnaps Kuku to lure Tio to her palace. Tio sets out on a rescue mission with Doraemon and Nobita's support. They push toward Ledina's palace, facing danger at every turn.

rescue mission Ledina's palace
12

Pyramid battle and deception

The rescue group reaches Ledina's pyramid temple and is attacked by guardians. A snake pit and a perilous fall of Ishumaru complicate the mission, leaving the team shaken. Nobita uses a spare pocket and a switching handkerchief to substitute for Kuku with a statue, while Ledina burns Doraemon's four-dimensional pocket in rage.

solar eclipse sequence Ledina's pyramid temple
13

Nobita captured; rescue and the moonlight blinding

Nobita is captured by Ledina, while the people of Mayana rally to free Tio. Tio volunteers to sacrifice himself to save Nobita, showing his growth in friendship. The sun shines on Kuku's necklace, blinding Ledina long enough for the group to escape.

climax rescue Mayana
14

Ledina falls; awakening and farewell

Ledina's ritual collapses as the temple nears self-destruction and her true elderly form is revealed. A friendly condor, aided by Doraemon's gadgets, helps them escape as Kuku awakens from enchantment with help from Snow White-like rescue. The queen awakens, Tio is named successor, and the portal begins to fade as Nobita says goodbye.

endgame Mayana
15

End credits: Snow White rehearsal with role swap

In the end credits, Nobita and his friends rehearse Snow White again, this time with Gian and Shizuka switching roles for a playful finale. The group reflects on their adventures and the power of friendship across worlds. They part ways with memories of Mayana and renewed bonds.

post-credits Japan / Mayana

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