The eagerly awaited Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales (Movie 44) has unveiled a new visual and preview images, introducing three brand-new characters to the beloved franchise. Set to premiere in Japan on March 7, 2025, the film will mark the 45th anniversary of the Doraemon movie series, which first launched in 1980.
The latest visual shows Doraemon and his friends embarking on a journey toward the mysterious Kingdom of Artria. Alongside the iconic characters, the preview introduces three original characters: Claire, a young girl; Milo, a talented boy with a gift for painting; and Chai, a small winged demon who leads the group on their adventure. Starting December 27, 2024, the visual will be displayed in theaters across Japan, offering fans an exciting glimpse of what’s to come.
Five new preview images were also shared, providing fans with a closer look at the upcoming movie’s visuals and setting. These images feature Doraemon and his friends interacting with the new characters in various colorful and imaginative scenes.
Director and Voice Cast
Yukiyo Teramoto, known for his previous works in the Doraemon series, will be directing Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales. Teramoto’s past credits include Doraemon: Nobita’s New Great Adventure into the Underworld (2007), Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels (2011), and Doraemon: Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013).
The voice cast for the film has also been confirmed, with the return of familiar voices alongside newcomers:
Wasabi Mizuta as Doraemon
Megumi Ohara as Nobita
Yumi Kakazu as Shizuka
Subaru Kimura as Gian
Tomokazu Seki as Suneo
Misaki Watada as Claire
Atsumi Tanezaki as Milo
Misaki Kuno as Chai
Koji Suzuka as Pal
In addition to the new characters, the film’s theme song, “Sketch”, performed by popular artist Aimyon, has been previewed in the movie’s trailer. The track is set to be released under unBORDE/WARNER MUSIC JAPAN.
A Legacy of Innovation
Doraemon has been a cultural touchstone in Japan since its debut as a manga in 1969, created by Fujiko F. Fujio. The anime adaptations have become iconic in their own right, with multiple reboots, movies, and merchandise extending the franchise’s reach across generations.
The first Doraemon anime aired in 1973 but was short-lived, lasting only 26 episodes due to low ratings. The series was revitalized in 1979 with a new version produced by Shin-Ei Animation, which ran for over 1,700 episodes until 2005. This version, beloved by fans, established the format of short episodes featuring Doraemon’s gadgets, which became a hallmark of the series. The first 25 Doraemon films were based on this iteration.
In 2005, the Doraemon series was rebooted with updated animation and a new voice cast. This third version has continued to captivate audiences, with the first 25 films based on the second anime version and subsequent movies, starting with Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur (2006), following the reboot.
As the Doraemon movie franchise celebrates its 45th anniversary, fans can look forward to the continued evolution of this beloved series with Nobita’s Art World Tales, which promises a fresh narrative and exciting new characters for both old and new fans alike.
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