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Fictional character
Nobita Nobi
Doraemon character
Nobita Nobi as he appears in Doraemon (2005) TV series.
First appearanceDoraemon chapter 1: "All the Way from the Future" (December 1969)
Created byFujiko Fujio
Voiced by Japanese
  • Yoshiko Ōta (1973)Noriko Ohara (1979 – March 2005)Hiroko Maruyama (stand-in for Ohara, July 1979)Megumi Ōhara (April 2005 – present)Teen:Makiko Ōmoto (2000–2 dubbi p004)Mai Kadowaki (2005–2007)Adult:Kōzō Shioya (1984)Shingo Hiromori (1987–1990)Noriko Ohara (2000–2004)Tōru Ōkawa (2005–present)Hideyuki Hori (2005–present)Subaru Kimura (2006–present)Satoshi Tsumabuki (Stand by Me Doraemon films)
EnglishSteven Bednarski (1985-1996)Denise Tan (2002-2003)Rumiko Varnes (2003) Johnny Yong Bosch (2014-present, US dub)[1]Muriel Hoffman (UK/Hong Kong dub)
In-universe information
NicknameNoby (Bang Zoom! English dub) (Doraemon: Gadget Cat from the Future) Specky (Speedy Video English dub)Sidney (Cinar English dub) (The Adventures of Albert and Sidney)
GenderMale
Significant otherShizuka Minamoto (future wife and girlfriend)
ChildrenNobisuke Nobi (future son)
RelativesNobi Nobidaisuke (father)Nobi Tamako (mother)Sewashi Nobi (future great-great-grandson)
OriginTokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Age10
BirthdayAugust 7, 1960 (1969)August 7, 1964 (1973)August 7, 1969 (1979)August 7, 1995 (2005)August 7, 2004 (3D CG)

Nobita Nobi (Japanese: 野比 のび太, Hepburn: Nobi Nobita) is one of the main characters in the Doraemon manga and anime series created by Fujiko Fujio. Known as Sidney, Specky and Noby in some English localizations of the anime, Nobita is usually depicted as an elementary school student. The title character, Doraemon, is sent back in time by Nobita's great-great grandson Sewashi Nobi to look after Nobita.

Along with Doraemon, Nobita is considered to be one of the most popular and widely recognizable manga characters due to the series' popularity, which extends beyond its native Japan.

Characteristics

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Nobita's characterization depicts him as a lazy underachiever, including but not limited to a lack of physical ability, predisposition to procrastination, reluctance to engage in critical thinking and exhibiting perverted behavior. He dislikes books (excluding manga) and lacks a basic grasp of knowledge expected for his age, such as being unable to understand concepts such as the definition of an eclipse. A running gag involves his disposition to frequent and efficient napping, infamous in the community to the point he is primarily known for his napping in nearby cities.

Many chapters start with Nobita in tears, begging Doraemon to lend him a (faulty or outdated) gadget. His usual motives are to get revenge on Gian and Suneo's harassment, show off to Shizuka for her affections, act out his imagination or simply solve extremely trivial problems. However, he is very untrustworthy when handling gadgets, frequently abusing their power to the point he causes suffering to himself or others, in part due to his poor decisions, the gadgets' own faults or interference by other characters.

He envies his classmate Hidetoshi Dekisugi, a straight-A student admired by all of the girls in his class, including Shizuka, but is otherwise on good terms with him. He is friends with Shizuka, Suneo and Gian, though the latter two harass and bully him for his ineptitude or poor decisions.[2]

Even though Nobita possesses many questionable character traits, he occasionally displays redeeming qualities such as kind-heartedness, courage, and even a good work ethic. In some full-length stories, he has risked his life to help save others, or even entire civilizations. In some episodes, it is implied that his poor academic grades are due to his lazy nature as opposed to a lack of intellectual ability. Nobita has consistently displayed sharp marksmanship, mastering light gun games and the Air Cannon with little to no difficulty. The character has also demonstrated creativity when it comes to utilising Doraemon's gadgets in novel ways.

Appearances

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The central premise of the Doraemon media franchise is grounded on the relationship between its protagonists, Doraemon and Nobita.[3] Nobita was doomed to suffer from a life of misery, marrying Gian's sister and squandering the family's finances due to poor personal and business choices. After his death, his descendants in the 22nd century, including his great-great-grandson Sewashi Nobi, live in poverty. Sewashi was able to acquire Doraemon due to Doraemon being deemed substandard by his manufacturer. He sends Doraemon back to Nobita's time, after which he is able to live a substantially improved life. There is otherwise little to no continuity in the manga and anime's plots, allowing for Nobita's character development, if any, to be essentially negated.[4][5]

In other media

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Japanese actor Satoshi Tsumabuki appeared as Nobita in several live-action television commercials throughout 2011 and 2016. The advertisement's were created by Toyota and depict the series' characters two decades after they "grow up."[6]

Nobita has appeared in various educational manga along with other Doraemon characters.[7][8] The character has been used in a public service campaign organized by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West), where posters of Doraemon, Nobita and several supporting characters from the series were distributed to promote appropriate etiquette for train travel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[9]

Cultural impact

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Due to the success of the Doraemon franchise, Nobita is an internationally recognized character that has attained considerable notoriety. The character's likeness has been recreated as figurines sold during festive celebrations in parts of India.[10] Nobita's family residence, a typical Japanese suburban house, is a recognizable element of the series to international audiences.[11]

Nobita's relationship with Shizuka has been referenced by an Indian television personality from the Bigg Boss reality television series in a public discussion about the rivalry between his cast mates Sidharth Shukla and Rashami Desai,[12] whereas his relationship dynamic with Doraemon had been co-opted as a satirical form of criticism against a Malaysian politician.[13]

A footprint fossil of a dinosaur species discovered in China in 2020 is named Eubrontes nobitai after Nobita.[14]

Reception

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A cosplayer portraying Nobita Nobi

Critics found that the character's flawed personality and modest background is considered to be a departure from other contemporary anime and manga protagonists typically portrayed as special or extraordinary,[15][16] and the consistent portrayal of Nobita as being relatable and down-to-earth had been cited as reasons behind the character's appeal as well as the contrary.[17][3] Opinion of Nobita varies between countries; for example, he receives criticism in India and Pakistan for his amorality and lack of personal growth, deemed as a harmful role model to children.[18] According to the Italian Parents Movement (Moige), in the manga, "the lazy Nobita does not know any kind of appreciable evolution", though there are still good points including "the criticism of bullying, the goodness that transpires from the little Nobita and the positive figure of Shizuka".[19] According to an analysis by Anne Allison, professor of cultural anthropology at Duke University, the strong point of the series and its heart is the relationship between Nobita and Doraemon, as opposed to the variety of the gadgets showcased by the latter.[20]

In early 2021, the character became a trending topic on social media following the international release of promotional material featuring the character marrying Shizuka in the animated film Stand by Me Doraemon 2.[21][22]

Criticism

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In August 2016, a member of the Tehreek-i-Insaf party submitted a resolution in the Punjab Assembly calling for a ban on the series, alleging the show's "negative impact" on Pakistani children: one of the cited reasons behind the motion was the depiction of mixed-sex education, which was labelled as incompatible with Pakistani Culture and Muslim culture, in addition to Nobita's own undesirable character traits.[18] Similarly, politicians and activists in neighbouring India have criticized Nobita's problematic behavioural traits for setting a bad example to children, such as answering back to their parents and refusing to do their homework. One activist blamed the character's supposed influence for a 2013 exam-fixing scandal in the state of Madhya Pradesh.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Mona Marshall, Johnny Yong Bosch Lead Doraemon Cast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  2. ^ "The convergent evolution of fiction | the Express Tribune". 20 February 2021. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b Russell Thomas (1 February 2020). "Back to the future: The world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Doraemon". Japan Times. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  4. ^ "The Cuddliest Hero in Asia". Time. 5 June 2021. Archived from the original on 1 April 2003. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  5. ^ Egan Loo (12 May 2014). "Doraemon Anime's Visual & Script Changes for U.S. TV Detailed". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  6. ^ Egan Loo (17 November 2011). "Movie Star Jean Reno Plays Doraemon in Live-Action Ads". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 24 May 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  7. ^ Gravett, Paul (3 August 2004). Manga:Sixty years of Japanese Comics. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN 1-85669-391-0.
  8. ^ "Shogakukan Publishes Doraemon Earthquake Survival Guide". Anime News Network. 22 June 2011. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  9. ^ Oona McGee (2 November 2020). "Japan's 'new normal' train manners poster: 7 steps for safe travel during the pandemic". Japan Today. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  10. ^ Sruthi Ganapathy Raman (21 September 2017). "In Chennai's festive season, Jayalalithaa dolls are giving the gods a run for their money". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  11. ^ Athika Rahma (10 July 2020). "Terlihat Sederhana, Ternyata Rumah Nobita Harganya Rp 9 Miliar" (in Indonesian). Liputan6. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  12. ^ "Bigg Boss 13: Hindustani Bhau on Sidharth Shukla and Rashami Desai's rivalry: They are like the Nobita and Shizuka". Bollywood Life. 4 November 2019. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  13. ^ Tan Mei Zi (31 March 2020). "Doraemon memes blow up on Twitter after ministry blasted for sexist Covid-19 shutdown advice (VIDEO)". Malay Mail. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  14. ^ The new ichnotaxon Eubrontes nobitai ichnosp. nov. and other saurischian tracks from the Lower Cretaceous of Sichuan Province and a review of Chinese Eubrontes-type tracks Archived 12 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine Li-Da Xing, Martin G. Lockley, Hendrik Klein, Li-Jun Zhang, Anthony Romilio, W. Scott Persons IV, Guang-Zhao Peng, Yong Ye & Miao-Yan Wang 05-July-2021 Journal of Palaeogeography
  15. ^ Inggil (15 November 2019). "Memaknai Hidup Layaknya Tokoh Nobita" (in Indonesian). Mancode.id. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  16. ^ TETSUO IWAMOTO, Asahi Staff Writer (3 September 2012). "Happy birthday! Doraemon will be born 100 years from today". Asahi Shimbun. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  17. ^ Adrian Enzastiga (17 October 2018). "UI student and rapper Nobi remains in the shadows of the hip-hop world". Daily Iowan. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  18. ^ a b Yuji Kuronuma (6 October 2016). "Doraemon under attack as a bad influence on children in India, Pakistan". Nikkei. Archived from the original on 18 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  19. ^ Scala, Elisabetta (2016). "Un anno di zapping - Guida critica family friendly ai programmi televisivi" (PDF). Moige. p. 211. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  20. ^ Allison, Anne (2002). Playing with Power: Morphing Toys and Transforming Heroes in Kids' Mass Culture. Cambridge University Press. p. 83. ISBN 0521004608.
  21. ^ "Twitterati get emotional as Nobita finally marries Shizuka in 'Stand by Me Doraemon 2'". The Free Press Journal. 20 January 2021. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  22. ^ "Nobita seems to marry Shizuka in 'Stand By Me Doraemon 2'". Manila Bulletin. 26 January 2021. Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  23. ^ "Japanese robot cat Doraemon raises hackles in India and Pakistan". the Guardian. 7 October 2016. Archived from the original on 7 October 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

Further reading

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  • ""Through The Glasses of a Nobita"". Korps Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi (KOSMIK). Baruga. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
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Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio
Characters
  • Doraemon
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Manga
  • Doraemon's Short Stories
    • Uncle and His Elephant
  • Doraemon's Long Tales
  • Doraemon Plus
  • The Doraemons
Anime
  • 1973 series
  • 1979 series
    • episodes
  • 2005 series (episodes 2005—2009, episodes 2010—2014, episodes 2015—2019, episodes 2020−2024, English dub)
Films
Feature
1980s
  • Nobita's Dinosaur (1980)
  • The Records of Nobita, Spaceblazer (1981)
  • Nobita and the Haunts of Evil (1982)
  • Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil (1983)
  • Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld (1984)
  • Nobita's Little Star Wars (1985)
  • Nobita and the Steel Troops (1986)
  • Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987)
  • Nobita's Parallel Visit to the West (1988)
  • Nobita and the Birth of Japan (1989)
1990s
  • Nobita and the Animal Planet (1990)
  • Nobita's Dorabian Nights (1991)
  • Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds (1992)
  • Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth (1993)
  • Nobita's Three Visionary Swordsmen (1994)
  • Nobita's Diary on the Creation of the World (1995)
  • Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express (1996)
  • Nobita and the Spiral City (1997)
  • Nobita's Great Adventure in the South Seas (1998)
  • Nobita Drifts in the Universe (1999)
2000s
  • Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000)
  • Nobita and the Winged Braves (2001)
  • Nobita in the Robot Kingdom (2002)
  • Nobita and the Windmasters (2003)
  • Nobita in the Wan-nyan Spacetime Odyssey (2004)
  • Nobita's Dinosaur 2006 (2006)
  • Nobita's New Great Adventure into the Underworld (2007)
  • Nobita and the Green Giant Legend (2008)
  • The New Record of Nobita's Spaceblazer (2009)
2010s
  • Nobita's Great Battle of the Mermaid King (2010)
  • Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels (2011)
  • Nobita and the Island of Miracles—Animal Adventure (2012)
  • Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum (2013)
  • Nobita in the New Haunts of Evil ~ Peko and the Five Explorers ~ (2014)
  • Stand by Me Doraemon (2014)
  • Nobita's Space Heroes (2015)
  • Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016 (2016)
  • Nobita and the Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi (2017)
  • Nobita's Treasure Island (2018)
  • Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration (2019)
2020s
  • Nobita’s New Dinosaur (2020)
  • Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (2020)
  • Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 (2022)
  • Nobita's Sky Utopia (2023)
  • Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024)
  • Nobita's Art World Tales (2025)
  • New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil (2026)
Short
  • A Grandmother's Recollections (2000)
Video games
  • Doraemon (1986)
  • Doraemon: Meikyū Daisakusen (1989)
  • Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki (1997)
  • Doraemon Wii (2007)
  • Doraemon Story of Seasons (2019)
  • Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom (2022)
Music
  • "Doraemon no Uta"
  • "Childhood"
  • "Aa Ii na!"
Other media
  • Doraemon Land (game show)
  • Soundtrack albums
  • Non-Japanese versions
  • Category
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