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Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan

1989·Movie
1h 40min
68
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Nobita, thinking of running away from home, travels back in time with Doraemon and his pals to prehistoric Japan. However, a time paradox causes prehistoric boy Kukul to land in the modern day, so it's up to Doraemon and the rest to help the boy get back to the past while also defeating the mysterious shaman king, Giga-Zombie.
Family-Friendly AdventureTime Travel FantasyFriendship ThemesImaginative World-BuildingClassic AnimeChildhood WonderWholesome EscapismDiscovery JourneyOptimistic Narrative

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Is Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan?

1 h 40 min

Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan use?

Actionized AdaptationCurb-Stomp BattleSaint-Bernard RescueCreature Creation CommitteeVillain RespectFace Death with DespairContinuity CameoDeity of Human OriginPulling Themselves TogetherAdaptational BadassSurprisingly Realistic Outcome"Where Are They Now?" Epilogueand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan, including Actionized Adaptation, Curb-Stomp Battle, Saint-Bernard Rescue.