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Doraemon: What am I for Momotaro

1981 · 46 min Animation Family
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

Nobita, perpetually stumbling into trouble, finds himself thrust into the classic Japanese folktale of Momotaro. With gadgets from his four-dimensional pocket, Doraemon attempts to assist, but their meddling only tangles the plot further. Instead of following the well-known script, the duo creates their own, filled with unexpected twists and comedic mishaps. The legendary tale's familiar characters are seen in a new, humorous light as the time-traveling pair tries to restore order to a fairy-tale past where good must triumph over evil—albeit with a little help from futuristic technology.

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Original Title ドラえもん ぼく、桃太郎のなんなのさ
Year 1981
Country Japan
Genre Animation, Family
Director Takeyuki Kanda
Runtime 46 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (22 votes)

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This short film is a charming, gentle riff on a timeless fable, where technology serves not as a replacement but as a tool for friendship and bravery. The humor stems from the clash between the tale's innocence and the pragmatism of futuristic gadgets.

What lingers after the credits is the warmth of a mini-adventure where the real magic lies in loyalty and the simple desire to help a friend. It's a perfect, brief escape into a world where good prevails and companions never let you down. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Takeyuki Kanda

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