Doraemon: Nobita’s Dorabian Nights

Doraemon: Nobita’s Dorabian Nights

Year: 1991

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Tsutomu Shibayama

FantasyAnimationFamilyAdventure

Using Doraemon’s “Storybook Shoes” gadget, Doraemon and Nobita step into the pages of various stories, observing the adventures within each tale. When Nobita asks to let Shizuka experience the magic as well, Doraemon gladly agrees, opening the doorway for her to join their literary journey.

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Time period

8th century

The events unfold during the Abbasid Caliphate era, centering on Basra and Baghdad as key hubs of commerce and culture. Caliph Harun al-Rashid grants passage to the travelers, shaping their journey through imperial permission. The narrative blends historical texture with Arabian Nights fantasy, producing a seamless cross-world quest.

Location

Baghdad, Basra, Arabian Desert (Sinbad's City)

Set against the 8th-century Abbasid Caliphate, the action moves from Basra's bustling docks to the vast desert. Nobita and friends trek toward Sinbad's hidden city, chasing a rescue that crosses from reality into legend. The settings merge historical trading hubs with magical landscapes, creating a hybrid stage for adventure and danger.

🕌 Historical 🗺️ Adventure 🐫 Desert Landscape

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Main Characters – Doraemon: Nobita’s Dorabian Nights (1991)

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Nobita Nobi (voice)

Nobita is the curious driver of the adventure, eager to rescue Shizuka and explore tales beyond the page. He rallies the group and relies on Doraemon's gadgets to navigate a blend of real-world and magical dangers. His courage grows as plans fail and the memory potion threatens their identities.

🧭 Curious 🧒 Young 🧠 Imaginative

Doraemon (voice)

Doraemon serves as the practical guide, supplying gadgets that enable their cross-world journey. When his pocket is stolen and his friends are in danger, he remains protective and resourceful. He helps orchestrate the rescue from Sinbad's city and keeps the group focused on returning home.

🛠️ Gadget-driven 💖 Helpful 🧠 Resourceful

Shizuka Minamoto (voice)

Shizuka is reluctant to be pulled into fantasy tales, yet she shows resilience when separated from the group. She becomes the key reason for the mission, enduring capture and hardship in Sinbad's desert world. Her calm, steady presence helps the others stay hopeful and focused on a safe return.

💖 Kind 🧭 Calm 🧠 Resourceful

Takeshi Goda (Gian) (voice)

Gian is brash and bold, and his antics set the adventure in motion by messing with the storybooks. Despite his rough exterior, he participates in the rescue mission and shows loyalty to his friends when it counts. His bravado evolves into a more collaborative force for the group.

💪 Brash 🗣️ Loud 🛡️ Loyal

Suneo Honekawa (voice)

Suneo's cunning and showy nature contribute to the group dynamics, occasionally backfiring but also providing quick thinking when needed. He remains part of the plan to rescue Shizuka and navigate the desert dangers. His presence adds a layer of mischief that the team must manage to succeed.

🧠 Cunning 🛍️ Show-off 🕶️ Clever

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🗺️ Adventure

Nobita and friends embark on a perilous journey that dissolves the boundary between their world and Sinbad's tale. They face deceit, peril, and unfamiliar customs as they search for Shizuka. The voyage tests their courage, ingenuity, and ability to cooperate under pressure.

🔮 Magic

The story interweaves gadgets with magic: a gigantic genie, talking storybooks, and the memory potion that alters what characters remember. These elements push the group beyond ordinary problem-solving into wonder and risk. Magic shapes both the danger they face and the path to safety.

🤝 Friendship

The quartet's loyalty fuels the rescue mission: Nobita, Doraemon, Gian, Suneo, and Shizuka join forces to save Shizuka and restore order. They navigate moments of betrayal and trust, learning that teamwork outmatches individual vanity. Even as memories are erased and the city is retaken, their friendship remains at the heart of the journey.

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