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Doraemon: The Day When I Was Born

2002 · 28 min Animation Family
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

Nobita faces yet another disappointment, receiving a poor grade for his essay about his birthday. Dejected, he turns to Doraemon, pleading for help to journey back and witness the very day he was born. Armed with magical gadgets from the future, the duo embarks on a covert trip through time. They become silent observers of the flurry of emotions, anxieties, and overwhelming love that filled his parents' hearts as they awaited his arrival. This brief but profound voyage transforms into a poignant revelation for Nobita about life's preciousness and the invisible threads of family.

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Original Title ぼくの生まれた日
Year 2002
Country Japan
Genre Animation, Family
Director Ayumu Watanabe
Runtime 28 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (8 votes)

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This short film is a franchise gem, expertly condensing a powerful emotional payload into a brief runtime. It shifts focus from gadget-fueled antics to tap into a deeper, more universal vein, reminding us that behind our ordinary days lie stories of immense love and anticipation.

What lingers after the credits is a quiet, resonant warmth—a subtle nudge to reflect on one's own origins and the silent sacrifices that paved the way. It's a rare piece of animation that speaks to children through wonder, and to adults through gratitude. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ayumu Watanabe

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A soft, nostalgic glow, like treasured memories gently lifted from a family album.

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