The Real Story Behind Nobita and Doraemon’s Creator

Tsumit
5 min readSep 13, 2024
Photo by David Kristianto on Unsplash

The beloved characters Nobita and Doraemon are known by children and adults alike around the world. Nobita is a young boy who often gets into trouble, while Doraemon, a robotic cat from the future, comes to help him with gadgets. These characters have become icons, and their stories have brought joy to millions. But have you ever wondered who created these wonderful characters? The creator behind Nobita and Doraemon is a man named Fujiko F. Fujio. This article will explore the real story behind this creator, his life, and how he brought these characters to life.

Early Life of the Creator

Fujiko F. Fujio was born as Hiroshi Fujimoto on December 1, 1933, in a small town in Japan. As a child, he loved drawing and reading comics. He would spend hours sketching characters and creating stories. Even though he grew up during a difficult time when Japan was recovering from the effects of war, he never stopped dreaming. His love for storytelling and drawing stayed with him as he grew older.

When Fujimoto was in school, he met a friend named Motoo Abiko. They both shared a passion for drawing comics and decided to work together. The two friends would go on to create many comic stories and eventually became famous as a team. They started using the name “Fujiko Fujio” for their work, combining both of their talents…

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