Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles—Animal Adventure (2012) – Key Details
- Title: Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles—Animal Adventure
- Japanese Title: 映画ドラえもん のび太と奇跡の島 ～アニマル アドベンチャー～
- Release Date: March 3, 2012 (Japan)
- Runtime: 100 minutes
- Country: Japan
- Language: Japanese
- Director: Kōzō Kusuba
- Writer: Higashi Shimizu (screenplay), based on the manga by Fujiko F. Fujio
- Distributor: Toho
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
- Box Office Gross: Approximately ¥3.62 billion in Japan; $46.18 million worldwide
🧵 Plot Summary
In this adventure, Nobita and his friends embark on a journey to a mysterious island where extinct animals still exist. The story begins when Nobita and his father, Nobisuke, engage in a beetle battle competition, but Nobita loses every match. To help him, Doraemon uses the Time Tree Mochi to catch a big bird called Moa, extinct for 500 years.
To protect the Moa, they travel to Beremon Island, a sanctuary for extinct animals guarded by a golden beetle named Herakles. On the island, they meet a girl from the Rokkoro tribe and a boy who looks exactly like Nobita. Together, they face challenges to protect the island and its inhabitants from threats.
🎭 Voice Cast
- Doraemon: Wasabi Mizuta
- Nobita Nobi: Megumi Ōhara
- Shizuka Minamoto: Yumi Kakazu
- Takeshi “Gian” Gouda: Subaru Kimura
- Suneo Honekawa: Tomokazu Seki
- Dorami: Chiaki
- Dakke: Masako Nozawa
- Koron: Nana Mizuki
- Doctor Keri: Atsuko Tanaka
- Shaman: Kōichi Yamadera
- Huku: Fuku Suzuki
- Shun Amaguri: Shun OguriMUBI+5Wikipedia+5AsianWiki+5AsianWiki+1Wikipedia+1
🦕 Extinct Animals Featured
The film showcases various extinct animals, including:Wikipedia+1Doraemon Wiki+1
- Ceratogaulus
- Chalicotherium
- Dodo
- Elasmotherium
- Gastornis
- Glyptodon
- Megatherium
- Moa
- Paraceratherium
- SmilodonWikipedia
💰 Box Office Performance
Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles—Animal Adventure was a commercial success:
- Japan: ¥3.62 billion (~$44.65 million)
- South Korea: $808,601
- Hong Kong: $368,116
- Thailand: $354,767
- Worldwide Total: Approximately $46.18 million
The film ranked as the 8th highest-grossing film in Japan in 2012.Wikipedia
🌟 Critical Reception
The film received positive reviews for its engaging storyline, animation quality, and the incorporation of extinct animals, which added an educational aspect. It appealed to both children and adults, maintaining the charm of the Doraemon series while introducing new adventures.
🎮 Video Game Adaptation
A video game based on the film was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on March 1, 2012. The game allowed players to experience the adventure interactively, exploring the island and interacting with various extinct animals.Wikipedia
🌍 International Release
The film was released in India on May 24, 2013, under the title Doraemon the Movie: Nobita aur Jadooi Tapu. It was dubbed in Hindi and broadcast on Disney Channel India, expanding its reach to a broader audience.Wikipedia
Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles—Animal Adventure stands out as a memorable entry in the Doraemon film series, combining adventure, friendship, and a touch of environmental awareness.
