Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales dominates Japanese box office

The latest entry in the long-running Doraemon anime franchise, Nobita’s Art World Tales (Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Esekai Monogatari), has taken the Japanese box office by storm in its opening weekend.

Directed by Yukiyo Teramoto with a screenplay by Satoshi Itō, the film marks the 44th theatrical installment in the beloved series.

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Box office success

In its first three days, Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales sold an impressive 571,000 tickets, earning 702,817,200 yen ($4.78 million). The film debuted at #1 in Japan, surpassing Cells at Work! ($4.06 million) and Wicked ($3.5 million).

The movie was released on 9 March 2024 to celebrate the franchise’s 45th anniversary.

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A legendary franchise

The Doraemon series is based on the manga by Fujiko F. Fujio, which debuted in 1969. It follows the adventures of Doraemon, a robotic cat from the 22nd century, who travels back in time to help a young boy, Nobita Nobi. As of 2024, the manga has sold over 300 million copies worldwide.

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Plot and voice cast

According to the official synopsis, the film follows Doraemon, Nobita, and their friends as they enter a medieval European painting. Inside, they meet Claire and Milo, children from the land of Artoria, as well as Chai, a small demon with wings. Together, they must face a powerful enemy in search of a legendary jewel.

The voice cast includes Wasabi Mizuta, Megumi Ohara, Yumi Kakazu, Subaru Kimura, and Tomokazu Seki.

Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales is expected to be released internationally in the coming months, along with an English dub

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