Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves

Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves

Year: 2001

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Tsutomu Shibayama

FamilyAdventureScience FictionFantasyAnimation

Doraemon and his friends have to rescue the people of Birdopia from the wrongdoing of vengeful former bird troopers before they unleash a wicked ancient dragon.

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1

Televised flamingo disappearance sparks Nobita's flying dream

A news report about the mysterious disappearance of a herd of flamingos captivates Nobita. He becomes restless and fashions wooden wings after Doraemon refuses to teach him to fly, determined to find a way to soar on his own. This moment sets his dream of defying gravity in motion.

morning Nobita's home (living room)
2

A bright portal brings a humanoid bird named Gusuke to their world

While Nobita and Shizuka help her canary reclaim its freedom, a luminous portal slices across the sky and a birdlike traveler arrives by airplane. He introduces himself as Gusuke from Birdopia, a distant world connected to Earth during migrations. The friends are curious and cautious, quickly warming to his warmth and openness.

shortly after arrival Earth (outside Nobita's home)
3

Gusuke befriends Nobita, Shizuka, and Doraemon

The group befriends Gusuke, drawn by his warmth and the promise of companionship in a world so unlike their own. He shares that he longed to fly because a past trauma kept him grounded, and the revelation deepens their sympathy. Their growing bond signals the formation of an unlikely alliance against a looming danger.

early days after arrival Earth
4

Gian and Suneo steal Gusuke's airplane and flee through the portal

Gian and Suneo snatch Gusuke's plane, prompting the trio to chase after them through the interdimensional portal. The theft pushes them across to Birdopia, opening a new frontier of challenges and adventures. The pursuit sets the stage for the central conflict between worlds.

immediately after the theft Portal between Earth and Birdopia
5

Gian and Suneo captured by crow soldiers in Birdopia

In Birdopia, Gian and Suneo are quickly captured by crow soldiers and brought before Seagrid, a vulture commander who harbors a grievance against humanity. This encounter reveals the depth of Birdopia's resentment toward humans and the threat looming over both worlds. Seagrid's hostility foreshadows a larger confrontation to come.

soon after arrival Birdopia
6

Doraemon, Nobita and Shizuka locate Gusuke near Professor Hou's house

Back in the human world, the trio escapes the guards and locates Gusuke near Owl Professor Hou’s house, aided by a quirky ostrich taxi service. Professor Hou explains that Birdopia exists far from Earth and is connected to Earth only during bird migrations and protected by the Bird Migration Patrol Troops. He begins teaching them about this strange, fragile bridge between worlds.

after escape from guards Near Professor Hou's house (Earth)
7

Hou reveals Birdopia's history and the threat of Phoenicia

Hou explains that Birdopia exists far from Earth and is linked to Earth only during migrations, a connection safeguarded by the Bird Migration Patrol Troops. Seagrid, who once served the patrol, retired after being wounded by humans and now seeks to seize Phoenicia, a legendary force that could annihilate humanity. The stakes rise as the audience learns the deeper stakes of the conflict.

after initial briefing Hou's house
8

Bird Hats enable flight and a daring rescue of Gian and Suneo; Gusuke's past

Doraemon introduces Bird Hats that sprout wings, turning themselves into birds and enabling a daring rescue of Gian and Suneo. Gusuke reveals that he was adopted and that his inability to fly stems from a trauma he suffered before he was found, deepening the emotional stakes. The team bonds through this shared vulnerability.

during the rescue Birdopia
9

Ancient tablet details Phoenicia; Hou is kidnapped

Hou uncovers an ancient tablet detailing Phoenicia, a dragon-like being with the power to destroy worlds. Seagrid learns of the discovery and abducts Hou to force the location of Phoenicia from him. The plan accelerates toward a decisive confrontation between the factions.

mid-arc Birdopia
10

Rally Icarus: Gusuke's victory and disqualification

The Rally Icarus is held to recruit new Patrol Troops. Gusuke wins the rally but is disqualified when Babylon, Seagrid’s falcon lieutenant, claims that those who fly with machines are ineligible. The moment exposes the political machinations behind the event. The stakes rise as the heroes push toward the climactic showdown.

Rally Icarus event Birdopia
11

Hou's disappearance triggers mission to find Icarus

The group discovers Hou has gone missing, prompting Doraemon to read the tablet with Translator Jelly and realize they must seek Icarus to stop Phoenicia from awakening. They follow the threads that lead to the legendary eagle imprisoned in Birdopia's prison. The search intensifies as time runs short.

after Hou's capture Birdopia
12

Icarus agrees to help; Gusuke learns his father is Icarus and earns his wings

Icarus agrees to aid in stopping Seagrid and Phoenicia, joining the team in their perilous mission. A hologram of Mamoru Torino hints at Birdopia's origins, and Icarus is revealed to be Gusuke's father, passing on a gift that lets him rise. This revelation inspires Gusuke to earn his wings and confront his fear.

mid-climax Birdopia
13

Phoenicia awakens; plan to stop it culminates at the Perched Tree

Gusuke lures Phoenicia toward the Perched Tree while Doraemon and Nobita climb to Mamoru Torino’s time machine at the tree's summit. Their attempt to deactivate Phoenicia initially fails, and Doraemon redirects the threat by sending Phoenicia back to the Pre-Hadean Era. The future of both worlds hinges on a desperate gambit.

climax Perched Tree, Birdopia
14

Doraemon's plan succeeds; peace restored and farewell

Phoenicia is banished to the Pre-Hadean Era, and Birdopia celebrates its hard-won peace. The humans bid farewell to their Birdopia allies, and Shizuka returns home with her canary. Nobita and Shizuka carry the bond between worlds back to Earth, taking with them memories of friendship and courage.

epilogue Birdopia and Earth

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