Doraemon (2005)

Overview

Doraemon (2005) is the current, long-running television run of Japan’s beloved robot-cat series, which began on TV Asahi on April 22, 2005. It follows the setup that made the character a household name: Doraemon, a robot cat sent back from the 22nd century, arrives to help the unlucky schoolboy Nobita Nobi, pulling futuristic gadgets such as the Anywhere Door, the Bamboo-Copter and the Time Machine from the fourth-dimensional pocket on his stomach. Nobita’s everyday problems, and his habit of misusing the gadgets, turn each short episode into a gentle comedy about friendship, honesty and responsibility.

Rather than continuing the earlier run, the 2005 series relaunched the show with a new voice cast, led by Wasabi Mizuta as Doraemon and Megumi Oohara as Nobita, and a brighter, modern look, while keeping the world of Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo and Gian intact. Still airing today, it is the version of Doraemon most viewers around the world now recognize, and it carries on the legacy of Fujiko F. Fujio’s manga, which first appeared in 1969.

Quick facts

• Year: 2005
• Type: Series
• Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids, Family
• First aired: April 22, 2005
• Status: Returning series (still airing)
• Original language: Japanese
• Network: TV Asahi
• Voice cast: Wasabi Mizuta (Doraemon), Megumi Oohara (Nobita Nobi), Yumi Kakazu (Shizuka Minamoto), Tomokazu Seki (Suneo Honekawa), Subaru Kimura (Takeshi Gouda)

Watch the Trailer

We could not find an official trailer for the 2005 television series from an official channel, so no trailer is embedded here. Trailers circulating online for this series come from fan channels or promote the Doraemon movies, not the TV series itself.

Where to Watch

Doraemon (2005) is not currently confirmed on a legal streaming platform in India.

Frequently asked questions

What is Doraemon (2005) about? It follows Doraemon, a robot cat from the 22nd century who travels back in time to help Nobita Nobi, a schoolboy whose bad luck threatens his future. Doraemon’s gadgets usually solve one problem while creating another, which is where most of the comedy comes from.

When did Doraemon (2005) start? The series premiered on TV Asahi on April 22, 2005, and it is still airing, making it the longest-running current version of the show.

How is it different from Doraemon (1979)? The 2005 series is a relaunch rather than a continuation: it introduced a new voice cast, including Wasabi Mizuta as Doraemon, and updated animation, while keeping the same characters, premise and gadget-based stories.

Where can I watch Doraemon (2005) in India? As of this writing, the series is not currently confirmed on a legal streaming platform in India.