Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars

Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars

Year: 1985

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Tsutomu Shibayama

Science FictionAnimationFantasyFamilyAdventure

Nobita helps Doraemon to create a space movie. After Dekisugi fails to help them, the duo rope in Shizuka, who prefers to make a film about dolls.

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Timeline & Setting – Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars (1985)

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Time period

Present-day

The tale unfolds in a contemporary setting where Doraemon's gadgets sit alongside everyday school life. The plot oscillates between Earth and a distant planet, mixing familiar childhood adventures with interstellar danger. The action spans from a quiet home to space-front battles and back, culminating in a large-scale showdown.

Location

Earth, Pirika, PCIA Headquarters, Shizuka's Secret Base

Earth is the ordinary home of Nobita, Doraemon, Shizuka, Suneo, and Gian, where their film project begins. Pirika is a distant planet under Gilmore's dictatorship, home to PCIA and the resistance. The story moves between a hidden base in Shizuka's home and PCIA headquarters, with battleships and ring bases shaping the conflict.

🏙️ Earthly suburb 🌌 Alien planet Pirika 🧭 Secret bases

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:18

Main Characters – Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars (1985)

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Nobita Nobi (Noriko Ohara)

A curious, imaginative boy who can be impulsive but shows genuine leadership when rallying friends. After clashing with Gian and Suneo, he teams up with Doraemon to make their own film and protect Papi. He drives the mission to Pirika, balancing courage with a boyish love of adventure.

🎭 🤝 🧠

Doraemon (Nobuyo Oyama)

Nobita's futuristic robotic cat ally who provides gadgets and guidance. He shrinks himself and Papi using the Small Light to move between worlds. Doraemon's resourcefulness and loyalty anchor the group through every crisis.

🧭 🤖 🛡️

Shizuka Minamoto (Michiko Nomura)

The compassionate voice of reason in the group who joins Nobita's filmmaking venture. She ultimately becomes a target when PCIA infiltrates their base, demonstrating courage and resilience under pressure. Her presence steadies the team and links them to the human element of the resistance.

💞 🧭 🛡️

Suneo Honekawa (Kaneta Kimotsuki)

A boastful classmate who disrupts Nobita's life but also contributes to the ensemble's dynamic. He helps defend the base after the initial setback and participates in the larger fight against PCIA. His cleverness and occasional bravado add tension and humor.

😎 🧭 🧩

Gian (Kazuya Tatekabe)

A strong, sometimes intimidating friend whose muscle often backs up the group's plans. He helps improvise against PCIA forces and plays a key role in taking down the enemy’s battleship. Beneath the tough exterior, he shows loyalty to his friends and courage when it matters most.

💪 🛡️ loyal

Papi (Keiko Han)

A tiny humanoid alien from Pirika who seeks refuge on Earth. Papi reveals that a dangerous enemy pursues him and explains the political turmoil on his home planet. His bond with Nobita and friends drives the mission to Pirika and rekindles hope for his world’s independence.

👽 🗺️ ally

Rokoroko (Yuji Mitsuya)

Papi's loyal dog who arrives to aid the group, though events unfold faster than he can react. He embodies steadfast companionship and instinctive support for the team. Rokoroko's presence adds heart to the perilous journey.

🐶 loyal companion

Dorakoruru (Nobuo Yana)

Head of the PCIA and the main antagonist who demands Papi in exchange for Shizuka’s safety. He orchestrates infiltrations and sets high-stakes confrontations. Dorakoruru embodies the cold, calculating leadership behind the oppression on Pirika.

🗡️ 🧠 antagonist

Gilmore (Yusaku Yara)

Dictator of Pirika who uses PCIA to pursue total victory. He embodies tyranny and the capitalized threat that drives the heroes to unite with the resistance. His surrender marks a turning point in the planet’s struggle for freedom.

👑 tyrant antagonist

Genbu (Army Chief)

Strategist in the Pirikan defense who explains Papi's capture and the stakes involved. He highlights the military dimension of the conflict and coordinates the resistance’s response. His leadership helps organize the counteroffensive on Pirika.

⚔️ official strategist

Xuanwu (Dai Kanai)

A key military or security figure linked to the Pirikan defense who appears in the head office scenario. His actions contribute to the unfolding attempts to rescue Papi and thwart PCIA. Xuanwu’s presence underscores the serious stakes of the interplanetary clash.

🏛️ security operative

Dekisugi (Sumiko Shirakawa)

A supporting classmate who participates in the film project and the defense plan. His involvement reflects the ensemble nature of Nobita’s circle and their collective problem-solving. Dekisugi represents the thoughtful, studious side of the group.

📚 thinker ally

Shizuka's Mother (Masako Matsubara)

Maternal figure who appears in the home and contributes to the base’s defense through support and care. She embodies the everyday resilience that complements the kids’ extraordinary adventure. Her presence anchors a sense of normalcy amid upheaval.

👩‍👧 caregiver ally

Nobita's Mother (Sachiko Chijimatsu)

A stabilizing presence in Nobita’s life who grounds the story in family and everyday concerns. Her character adds warmth and reminds the audience of home value even as the threat escalates. She reinforces the human stakes at the heart of the adventure.

👩 parent support

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:18

Major Themes – Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars (1985)

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🤝 Friendship

Nobita, Doraemon, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo form a makeshift crew that sticks together through mischief and danger. Their loyalty helps protect Papi and confront PCIA, even when the odds are against them. The story emphasizes teamwork, trust, and sacrifice in the face of tyranny. Their bond drives creative problem-solving throughout the mission.

🎬 Imagination

Filmmaking becomes a catalyst for courage and ingenuity. Nobita's idea to shrink to Papi's size with the Small Light turns a simple project into real-world heroism. The friends repurpose gadgets and toys to navigate threats and outsmart adversaries. Storytelling and creativity empower action in a dangerous world.

🛡️ Resistance

Gilmore's dictatorship over Pirika and PCIA's pursuit set up a clash between oppression and rebellion. Nobita and friends join a local resistance, coordinating with others to defend Papi and Shizuka. The community's rallying spirit proves pivotal in turning the tide against the dictator. The ending highlights collective action leading to surrender and hope for peace.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:18

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