In 1970 “Doraemon” was serialised in a learning magazine published by Shogakukan and become extremely popular. The first TV animation came in 1979 which led to a virtual “Doraemon boom” among children. Doraemon Movies have been released at Toho theaters once a year, each Spring since 1980.

The story of Doraemon touches the desires and unfulfilled dreams of children while making them into dreams of orgoing adventure.