Stand by Me Doraemon

"Is Doraemon ending this summer?"

2014 1h 34m JA

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7.5

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7.3

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★7.5TMDB · 621★7.3IMDB · 10,388

AnimationAdventureScience FictionDramaFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

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Sewashi and Doraemon find themselves way back in time and meet Nobita. It is up to Doraemon to take care of Nobita or else he will not return to the present.

“Is Doraemon ending this summer?”

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Cast

Wasabi Mizuta
Doraemon (voice)
Megumi Oohara
Nobita (voice)
Yumi Kakazu
Shizuka (voice)
Subaru Kimura
Gian (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Suneo (voice)
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Adult Nobita (voice)
Vanilla Yamazaki
Jaiko (voice)
Sachi Matsumoto
Sewashi (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Writers: Takashi Yamazaki
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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2 / 7

CINEMA

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Part of the "Stand by Me Doraemon Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Naoki Sato. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Tomomi Kikuchi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Wasabi Mizuta and Megumi Oohara and Yumi Kakazu carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Is Doraemon ending this summer?".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3331846 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Takashi Yamazaki directs. Naoki Sato scores. Tomomi Kikuchi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 12 years ago.
2Part of the "Stand by Me Doraemon Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Original score by Naoki Sato. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Tomomi Kikuchi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Wasabi Mizuta and Megumi Oohara and Yumi Kakazu carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Is Doraemon ending this summer?".
7IMDB entry: tt3331846 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 12 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Original score: Naoki Sato
Editing: Tomomi Kikuchi
Runtime: 94 min · 1h 34m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $35,000,000
Box office: $83,100,000
Return: 237% of budget
Original language: JA
IMDB: Stand by Me Doraemon (2014)
IMDB rating: 7.3/10 · 10,388 votes
MPAA: TV-PG

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination total

Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year

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Part of

Stand by Me Doraemon Collection

Stand by Me Doraemon Collection reimagines the beloved characters of Doraemon in 3DCG animation, blending heartfelt storytelling with themes of friendship, growth, and time. Set across emotional journeys involving Nobita and his companions, the series offers a fresh, visually rich take on classic adventures, appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences.

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Reno2015-06-23
★ 7.5/10
No gadget can edit the future, only hard work does. Honestly, I am not a Doraemon fan, I did not grow up watching the series. I was hooked up to the Cartoon Network and its all the shows. But this one, they never aired it, so I am not familiar with. However, I had a few glimpses while passing by when my niece watching it on the television set. She loves it and she draws it. It was an English dubbed version though, that did not excite me a much. Officially, this movie was my first encounter with this what millions of children love, Doraemon. I really, really liked it, almost loved it. Feel regret that I should have known it before the movie because it was so good like those I'd enjoyed in my childhood days. 3D anime is a new market. It is an easy production compared to 2D animation where digital 3D is an optional advantage. That does not mean the regular Anime is losing its trade, but recent Studio Ghibli's decision to halt in production makes suspicious. Look, what has 3D animation done in Hollywood, a rapid growth in last ten years shrunk the 2D animations. The last film I remember I saw was 'The Princess and the Frog'. On one side, I am delighted because we are advancing, but in another it is very sad that Cartoons are losing its honour. The bright side is, all those flat characters we loved in our days are reshaping in the 3D avatar. The great successful example is the latest 'Asterix and Obelix' movie. 'Popeye' and many other films are too in the line, so something to cheer! First of all I did not know Doraemon is a science-fiction, in fact, I thought Doraemon is some kind of talking toy, like in the movie 'Ted'. Fans, don't mind, I am just a beginner, but quickly learning. The only criticism I heard so far from the Doraemon fans was that the story was not new, they have already seen it in the anime short version. This film was not a follow-up to any earlier films are TV series. It was a fresh beginning like from the scratch that really helped me to understand and would do same for anyone who are unfamiliar with this. It was based on the six Doraemon manga short stories. You would easily find splits between those parts while changing the phases, but overall, a fine assembles. Unlike television series, this Japanese Academy Award winner for Animated movie is for all. That mean adults as well can enjoy it besides the kids. There are many special things about the movie. Obviously it is very humorous, but unexpectedly so romantic and emotional with the matured materials used to tell the tale, even for the kids it is something to learn from. I loved many individual scenes, because those were not just beautiful and funny, but very clever indeed. Especially the end twist makes 'what the heck!', yet simple charmingly smart. Instantly I became the Doraemon fan, and now I want a sequel. It's hard saying goodbye. But... It's harder thinking that I'll be making her unhappy. The character Nobita was just like the one from 'CJ7' who is obsessed with his new beneficial friend. Because he is not good at anything, sometimes he begins well, but ends it in a disaster, so he always depended on the gadgets from his beloved robot cat. Besides, he's lazy and always get bullied by his classmates Gian and Suneo. But he do has a crush on a girl called Shizuka, a brainy student Hidetoshi stands between him and her. Now he has a competitor and to win her heart, which as well helps to fix his future, whatsoever he must work hard. Those efforts are pleasantly illustrated in the movie. I liked all the 3D converted characters, especially Shizuka was so cute. Doraemon looked little bigger and like a giant blue ball, in a nice, funny, acceptable way. The same energy was maintained from the anime, like the law of gravity is not applicable. Such as in situations when someone jumps in the air, he stays there for a while when he/she was in joy or shocked and tears drip sidewards. That's the difference between 2D and 3D animations, but it worked well in this film. After all, that's why the animations are for, making impossible to possible. Animals can talk and they can be our (generally children) hero. I enjoyed it as much any kid does. This movie is a revolution in Doraemon's history, an opportunity to get in to meet these adorable characters in the beginning itself if you're alien to this. I know Doraemon fans love it, hope others as well do the same. 7.5/10
Alunauwie2025-09-23
★ 9/10
This Doraemon film beautifully summarizes the beloved series into a well-paced 1-hour-35-minute story, covering everything from character introductions to an emotional ending. While the animation is stunning and the plot entertaining, its focus on marriage and future life makes it feel more mature and less suitable for younger children. Some logical inconsistencies, such as the paradox of Doraemon's existence and timeline issues, leave lingering questions that the movie doesn't fully resolve. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)