Doraemon 2025 Movie Nobita Art World Tales

Doraemon Nobita Art World Tales (2025) , Official Movie details

• Title: Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Art World Tales
• Release Year: 2025
• Genre: Japanese animated fantasy, science fiction adventure film
• Director: Yukiyo Teramoto (previously directed Nobita’s New Great Adventure into the Underworld (2007), Nobita and the New Steel Troops (2011), Nobita’s Secret Gadget Museum (2013)).
• Production: Shin-Ei Animation; Distributed by Toho.
• Language: Japanese.
• Animation Style: 2D anime with detailed painted backgrounds. Teramoto scouted real European locations to capture authentic 13th-century ambiance.

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This 44th Doraemon feature marks the franchise’s 45th anniversary. The story blends Doraemon’s sci-fi gadgetry with an art-themed fantasy: the gang enters a medieval painting world based on famous artwork (even scenes inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Munch’s The Scream are hinted). The theme song “Sketch” is performed by singer Aimyon.

Release Schedule in Major Countries

• Japan: March 7, 2025 (theatrical).
• China: May 31, 2025 (nationwide) (premiered in Beijing on Children’s Day weekend).
• Philippines: Mid-2025 (premieres July 16, nationwide August 20, 2025 as reported by local distributors).
• Indonesia: July 16, 2025 (tentative – listed by distributors).
• Vietnam: May 18, 2025 (as per Box Office Mojo listings).
• USA/Canada: Not yet announced (likely limited or streaming release).
• India: No official release announced; fans have petitioned for a theatrical run (movie was not initially scheduled for India).
• UK, France, Brazil, Thailand, etc.: Not yet scheduled; possibly late 2025 or later via special screenings or streaming platforms.

Release info subject to change by local distributors. For example, the Philippines got a double-promotional release (special premieres then wider release), and China’s release was timed for Children’s Day (May 31). Release plans in India, North America, and Europe have not been confirmed as of mid-2025.

Plot Summary (Spoiler-Free)

In Nobita’s Art World Tales, Doraemon and friends embark on a time-crossing adventure inside a painting. The story begins in 13th-century Arturia, a fictional kingdom depicted in a newly discovered painting. Young Princess Claire is modeling for her painter friend Milo when she wanders into a mysterious “lost forest” and is swept away through a time portal.

In the present day, Nobita is doing his summer homework – drawing a picture – just as news breaks of the expensive medieval painting that may hold a secret pigment. Using Doraemon’s Art Access Light gadget, Nobita and Doraemon enter the painting world for reference. Curious, they inadvertently bring Claire back to modern-day Tokyo. Lost and amazed by the modern world, Claire is helped by Shizuka and the others. Meanwhile, the Gang realizes Claire’s castle (the Arturia Kingdom) is real – the painting’s setting is an actual place depicted in news reports.

With Claire in tow, Doraemon’s group returns to the painting world, entering through a “painting portal.” They arrive in Arturia and reunite Claire with Milo, now a teen aged four years beyond her own (as time has passed differently in the painting). Milo explains that the kingdom awaits the discovery of the legendary Arturia Blue gemstone – its mysterious blue lake pigment. Together, Doraemon’s team joins the search for this phantom gem.

As they navigate the painted medieval world, they encounter challenges: bizarre creatures (like a chocolate-loving bat named Chai who helps guide Claire), royal guards, and an art dealer named Pal who seems strangely interested in their quest. Back in the castle, Claire’s parents (the King and Queen of Arturia) have been searching for her since her disappearance four years ago. Doraemon’s gadgets and teamwork are put to the test as legends of a world-threatening curse (the demon Esael legend) emerge. The stakes rise when the group learns that restoring the true colors of Arturia may be the only way to save the kingdom from ruin.

Overall, Nobita’s Art World Tales is about imagination and friendship: Doraemon’s gang learns about art and history as they embark on a time-travel adventure to rescue Claire and her kingdom. The major themes include creativity (the power of painting), courage in the face of mythic danger, and the enduring bond between Doraemon and Nobita (their friendship “touches audiences” even outside Japan).

Main and Supporting Characters

Key Characters – Princess Claire and her bat friend Chai

• Doraemon (voiced by Wasabi Mizuta): The blue robot cat from the 22nd century with futuristic gadgets. He leads the adventure with Nobita into the painting world.
• Nobita Nobi (Megumi Ōhara): The kind-hearted but clumsy schoolboy who draws the key picture that starts the adventure. Often nervous, he learns courage as the quest unfolds.
• Shizuka Minamoto (Yumi Kakazu): Nobita’s smart classmate and friend. Shizuka helps Claire adapt to the modern world and joins the journey.
• Takeshi “Gian” Goda (Subaru Kimura): The boisterous friend of Nobita, who is protective and strong. Gian uses his strength (and karaoke!) to help the team.
• Suneo Honekawa (Tomokazu Seki): The wealthy, boastful friend. He tags along, and his knowledge of art helps decipher clues.
• Tamako Nobi (Kotono Mitsuishi): Nobita’s caring but strict mother, who chases the mysteriously shoeless Claire when she appears at Nobita’s home.
• Nobisuke Nobi (Yasunori Matsumoto): Nobita’s easygoing father, a salaryman watching news about the Arturia lake’s special pigment.
• Princess Claire (Misaki Watada): A brave young princess from Arturia’s medieval world. Claire was Claire was a teenager in the 1200s who modeled for Milo’s painting. When she appears in modern Tokyo, she must rely on Doraemon’s gang to help her find her way home.
• Milo (Atsumi Tanezaki): Claire’s childhood friend and a talented painter in Arturia. Four years have passed for Milo since Claire vanished; he has been obsessed with painting and finding Claire. Milo continues his late father’s legacy by creating detailed artworks of the castle.
• Chai (Misaki Kuno): A small red bat-like creature described as a “little winged demon”. Chai loves chocolate and becomes Claire’s companion. She has uncanny knowledge of the Arturia forests, often guiding Doraemon and friends.
• Pal (Kōji Suzuka): A mysterious art dealer in Arturia. He frequently trades paintings at the castle and seems to hold secrets related to Doraemon’s quest. (Guest voice: Oji Suzuka.)
• Queen of Arturia (Miki Fujimoto): Claire’s mother, who has been searching for the lost princess for years. Devoted to Claire, the Queen worked to break the “curse” that caused her disappearance.
• King of Arturia (Mikio Date): Claire’s father, the ruler of Arturia. He mourned Claire’s loss and waited with the Queen for her return.
• Critic (Takeshi Tomizawa): A modern-day TV art commentator. He appears on news broadcasts explaining the newly found painting (unaware of the time-traveling story). He adds comic relief as he remains surprised by Claire’s existence.

(Other creatures/supporting roles): The film also features Sodro (a palace chamberlain), Isere (a castle guard), and a minor Minotaur monster, among others (credited voices include Kazuhiro Yamaji, Kōji Ishii, Shinnosuke Hirai). These characters fill out the enchanted world of Arturia.

Production & Trivia

• Anniversary Release: This film celebrates the Doraemon movie series’ 45th anniversary. Teramoto was happy to return as director, aiming to blend Doraemon’s charm with a fresh medieval setting (an era seldom seen in Doraemon movies).
• European Research: Unusually, the production team did location scouting in Europe (especially Italy) to capture authentic medieval sights. This lent realism to Arturia’s castles and streets. Director Teramoto worked with art professors to accurately depict painting techniques.
• Artistic Focus: The animation highlights art textures. In the opening, characters literally dive into famous paintings – e.g. The Starry Night and The Scream – immersing Doraemon’s world in classic art. The backgrounds mimic brush strokes: realistic oil-paint textures for the paintings, contrasting with a more true-to-life look for the modern world. This visual motif underscores the film’s theme of “entering” art.
• Voice Cast: The veteran Doraemon voice team returns (Wasabi Mizuta as Doraemon, Megumi Ohara as Nobita, Yumi Kakazu as Shizuka, Subaru Kimura as Gian, Tomokazu Seki as Suneo). New to the cast are Misaki Watada (Princess Claire) and Atsumi Tanezaki (Milo). The comedy duo Sandwichman contributes as King (Mikio Date) and Critic (Takeshi Tomizawa), while pop singer Aimyon voices the Queen. Guest actor Oji Suzuka voices Pal.
• Music: Composer Takayuki Hattori (known for dramatic scores) created the film’s soundtrack. Aimyon’s songs (“Sketch” and an insert song) were recorded during the film’s production – Aimyon even surprised the Doraemon team by visiting the recording studio. The theme song release tied into the promotion on Japanese TV and online.
• Trailers & Promotion: The first trailers premiered in late 2024, revealing the title and March 2025 release. Key visuals showed the group running across a painted castle and Claire with Chai. Internationally, special events have been held: a world premiere in Italy (celebrating the art connection) with appearances by voice actress Wasabi Mizuta and singer Aimyon, and a Tokyo press event.
• Box Office: Upon release, the film debuted at #1 in Japan, selling over 570,000 tickets in its opening weekend. It remained at the top for weeks, finally grossing over $37 million. It earned very positive reviews on sites like Filmarks (highest rating ever for Doraemon).