Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 (2022)

🎬 Title: Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Little Star Wars 2021 / 映画ドラえもんのび太の宇宙小戦争 2021

Story: During a summer break, a tiny alien named Papi arrives on Earth from a miniature rocket that Nobita finds. As the president of Pirika, a small planet in outer space, he seeks refuge from rebels pursuing him. Initially bewildered by Papi’s diminutive size, Doraemon and his friends soon become friends through playful adventures using a gadget called the “Small Light.” However, trouble brews when a whale-shaped spaceship invades Earth, targeting Papi for capture. Feeling guilty for putting his friends in danger, Papi resolves to face the rebels. Together, Doraemon and his friends embark on a journey to Pirika to safeguard their new friend and his home.

⭐ Rating: 6.5 (128 votes)

📅 Release date: 2022-03-04

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 48m

🎭 Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure, Family

🎬 Director: Susumu Yamaguchi

✍️ Writer: Dai Sato

🌍 Countries: Japan

🏢 Production companies: Shin-Ei Animation, Fujiko Productions, Shogakukan, TV Asahi, ADK Emotions, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions

💼 Production:
| 📈 Revenue: $22,044,058

👥 Cast: Wasabi Mizuta (Doraemon (voice)), Megumi Oohara (Nobita (voice)), Yumi Kakazu (Shizuka (voice)), Subaru Kimura (Gian (voice)), Tomokazu Seki (Suneo (voice)), Shihoko Hagino (Dekisugi (voice)), Teruyuki Kagawa (Gilmore (voice)), Yuki Kaji (Rokoroko (voice)), Takashi Komaba (Pilot (voice)), Mayu Matsuoka (Piina (voice))

Editor’s note: “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Little Star Wars 2021” (2022) aptly showcases its roots in Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure, and Family genres without feeling clichéd. Director Susumu Yamaguchi maintains a strong narrative focus, emphasizing character developments over superficial elements. Standout performances from Wasabi Mizuta, Megumi Oohara, and Yumi Kakazu inject emotional depth into the story. With a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes, it effectively engages audiences. While it may have minor flaws, its strengths greatly overshadow them. If the concept piques your interest, it’s a must-add to your watchlist.

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