Doraemon: Nobita’s Treasure Island

Doraemon: Nobita’s Treasure Island

Year: 2018

Runtime: 108 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Kazuaki Imai

AnimationFamilyComedyFantasy

Inspired by the classic tale of Treasure Island, Nobita dreams of finding his own uncharted island and discovering hidden treasures. Despite the fact that the Earth has already been fully mapped, he embarks on a magical adventure with Doraemon and his friends to find this elusive island and the riches it may hold. Their journey is filled with excitement and unexpected challenges as they search for a place that exists only in Nobita’s imagination.

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1

Dream of Treasure Island ignites adventure

Nobita hears the tale of Treasure Island and longs to discover his own treasure. Doraemon provides a special treasure map that supposedly marks a hidden island. Meanwhile, a media report announces the appearance of a completely unknown island, fueling Nobita's curiosity.

Nobita's home
2

Group forms and sets sail

Nobita, Doraemon, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo decide to pursue the mystery island. Doraemon supplies a ship for the journey, and Shizuka eagerly joins the adventure. Gian and Suneo tag along, hoping for excitement.

Coastline / Nobita's town
3

Island reveals its true nature; pirates strike

As they draw near, a gang of pirates attacks out of nowhere. The island itself begins to move, revealing it is part of a massive, advanced ship. The pirates retreat but manage to abduct Shizuka during the confusion.

Open sea near unknown island
4

Rescue of Flock and pirate revelations

Nobita and friends manage to rescue an unconscious boy named Flock from the wreck. Flock explains that the pirates are time travelers who plunder treasures from different eras. He admits he used to be part of Captain Silver's crew but left after refusing to follow orders.

Open sea / near pirate ship
5

Doraemon tracks the pirate ship

Using the treasure map, Doraemon traces the pirate ship's location across the seas. The group follows the leads, hoping to intercept the pirates and rescue Shizuka.

Open sea
6

Shizuka meets Sarah; alliance forms

On the pirate ship, Shizuka encounters Sarah, Flock's sister who resembles her. Sarah agrees to help Shizuka and the others, seeing a chance to confront their father's plans. A tentative alliance begins to form against Captain Silver.

Pirate ship
7

Family revelation and Captain Silver's motive

Flock and Sarah reveal Captain Silver is their father, who has descended into madness after their mother's death. He has become obsessed with gathering treasure and intends to launch into space to colonize a new planet. This plan would require draining Earth's energy, risking the planet's destruction.

Pirate ship
8

Rescue attempt results in Shizuka capture

Nobita and friends mount a rescue operation but end up freeing Sarah instead. Shizuka is forcibly brought to Captain Silver, increasing the stakes of the mission.

Pirate ship
9

Final stage: space colonization plan

Captain Silver activates the final stage of his scheme by preparing to launch his ship into space. He plans to drain Earth's energy to power the launch, showing his willingness to destroy his home for treasure.

Pirate ship
10

The assault and energy reversal

Nobita, Doraemon, Flock, and Sarah attack the ship in a decisive assault. Gian and Suneo stay aboard to occupy the pirates while Flock seizes control of the ship and ejects the energy back toward Earth.

Pirate ship
11

Captain Silver abandons plan; family reconciliation

Captain Silver confronts the consequences of his obsession and abandons his plan. He reconciles with his children, promising to be a better father.

Pirate ship
12

Return home and newfound appreciation

Flock, Sarah, Captain Silver, and the rest of the crew return to their own time. Nobita and his friends return home with Nobita gaining a deeper appreciation for his father Nobisuke.

Time travel back to present Earth / Nobita's home

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:03

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