TV series · 1979 · TV Asahi
Is Doraemon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Doraemon is based on the manga Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio (1969).
The TV series premiered in 1979 on TV Asahi.
The manga behind Doraemon
Doraemon
Manga by Fujiko F. Fujio · first published 1969 · science fiction anime and manga, comedy anime and manga, fantasy anime and manga
Doraemon: books by publication date
- Uncle and His Elephant (1973)
- Doraemon: Nobita's Space Heroes (2015)
- Doraemon Comic Traveler (2025)
Other adaptations of Doraemon
- Stand by Me Doraemon (film, 2014)
- Doraemon the Movie 2017: Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi (film, 2017)
- Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island (film, 2018)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan 2016 (film, 2016)
- Doraemon (TV, 2005)
- Doraemon: Nobita's Sky Utopia (film, 2023)
Common questions
Is Doraemon based on a book?
Yes. Doraemon is based on the manga Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio (1969).
Who wrote the book Doraemon is based on?
Doraemon was written by Fujiko F. Fujio and first published in 1969.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Doraemon before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Fujiko F. Fujio's books
- Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum (film, 2013)
- Chinpui: Eri-sama no Good Luck (film, 2025)