Doraemon’s name alone is enough to bring back all of your childhood memories.
Is there anyone who hasn't heard about Doraemon? This lovely robot cat figure has evolved into a true "cross-generation" figure, circling the world of children. Doraemon's teleportation skills, love of sweet bean toast, and ingenious items in their pockets have gained them a slew of Japanese fans. Let's put your knowledge of this blue cat robot to the test with some interesting Doraemon facts gathered from various sources.
Doraemon was not always terrified of mice
Doraemon is a robot cat, therefore his fear of mice is ironic. He was terrified of mice after one bit his ears.
Doraemon is a rejected toy from the factory
Doraemon is a robot from the future who was sent to change the fate of the Nobi family by assisting Nobita. Sewashi, Nobita's great-great grandson, dispatched him to guard Nobita. However, due to his limited funds, Sewashi could only afford a factory-rejected robot.
The original colour of Doraemon is yellow
Doraemon, like his sister Dorami, was yellow. He became blue after sobbing because his ears had been removed after being bitten by a mouse.
Doraemon has a stronger sister than him
Dorami is the younger sister of Doraemon and she is two years his junior. She is more powerful than Doraemon because she is more sophisticated and can generate 10,000hp as opposed to Doraemon’s 129.3hp.
Name of Doraemon
Doraemon was created by merging two words: "Dora" for "stray" and "emon" for "male. Furthermore, "Dora" also means "gong", but it is a pun on "dorayaki," Doraemon's favourite snack of two little pancake-like pastries sandwiching a filling of sweet Azuki red bean paste, similar to our "hope."
The magic number of Doraemon is 1293
Doraemon stands at 129.3cm and he weighs 129.3 kilograms. His waist measurement is 129.3cm. When frightened, he can run at 129.3km/h and can also jump at 129.3cm. He has a maximum power output of 129.3hp. He was born on September 3.
Doraemon is Japan’s “Anime Ambassador” and has been selected as the special ambassador for Japan’s 2020 Olympics bid.
In 2008, he was named “anime ambassador” to help promote Japanese animation around the world. According to a survey conducted in 2013, Doraemon was voted the most popular figure among Japanese children.
These are a few interesting facts about Doraemon that you're never likely to know.
