---
title: "Doraemon"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/doraemon-1979"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 57911
imdb_id: "tt0069576"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 27
episodes_count: 1836
runtime_minutes: 11
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 607
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Doraemon (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/doraemon-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Doraemon is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga of the same name created by Fujiko F. Fujio. The manga series was first serialized in 1969 and eventually collected into 45 volumes. The 1979 anime adaptation served as a successful successor to a previous 1973 series and aired until 2005. The narrative centers on the titular character, a robotic cat named Doraemon who is manufactured in a factory in the 22nd century. After arriving in the 20th century, the robotic cat resides with the Nobi family. The family members show great affection for their guest, and in return, Doraemon utilizes various devices from the future to assist them with their daily challenges. The series features voice performances by Nobuyo Oyama, Noriko Ohara, Kazuya Tatekabe, and Kaneta Kimotsuki. As a long-running franchise, the story of this robotic cat from the future has become a widely recognized work in the medium of animation, continuing to exist as a significant cultural property today.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A robotic cat from the 22nd century travels back in time to assist the Nobi family."

### Why Watch
- features futuristic gadgets
- heartwarming family dynamics
- long-running classic series

### Caveats & Content Note
- extensive episode count can be daunting
- Tone & Suitability: The series is suitable for general audiences and maintains a lighthearted tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: nostalgic, whimsical, family-friendly, animated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (236 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 765
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (1%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 756 (99%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nobuyo Oyama** as *Doraemon (voice)*
- **Noriko Ohara** as *Nobita Nobi (voice)*
- **Sachiko Chijimatsu** as *Tamako Nobi (voice)*
- **Kaneta Kimotsuki** as *Suneo Honekawa (voice)*
- **Michiko Nomura** as *Shizuka Minamoto (voice)*
- **Keiko Yokozawa** as *Dorami (voice)*
- **Kazuya Tatekabe** as *Takeshi Gouda (voice)*
- **Sumiko Shirakawa** as *Hidetoshi Dekisugi (voice)*
- **Masayuki Kato** as *Nobisuke Nobi (voice)*
- **Rei Sakuma** as *mini-Dora (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Fujiko F. Fujio based on his original manga.

### Q: When did the show air?
It originally aired on TV Asahi from April 2, 1979, to March 25, 2005.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 1,787 episodes and 30 specials.

### Q: What is the premise?
A robotic cat from the future lives with the Nobi family and uses gadgets to help them.

### Q: Is this the first anime adaptation?
No, it is the second adaptation following the original 1973 anime series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Doraemon (TV Series 1979–2005) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069576)
- [Doraemon - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doraemon)
- [Doraemon | Doraemon Wiki | Fandom](https://doraemon.fandom.com/wiki/Doraemon)
- [Doraemon official - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWeXVbFA8k9RK_XGfNN1BRA)
- [Doraemon new episodes 2025 - Doraemon movies by Cartoon inc](https://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/x8n25i)
- [Doraemon (TV Series 1979-2005) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/57911-doraemon/seasons)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*