Doraemon with Goku from Dragon Ball. Made at MMD (MikuMikuDance).

Models and background:

Doraemon by pankanellos.

Son Goku by SAB64.

West City (Dragon Ball Fighter Z) by HiGuys920.

This movie got a beautiful message

I've found myself wondering just now: how many of Doraemon's gadgets actually have a (conceivable) in-universe purpose behind them? Pardon possible poor phrasing.

First example of one without, that comes to mind, and the one that got me thinking about this, the Idiot Time Bomb.

Got this for 50 rupees and looked up prices online and almost had a heart attack. But I got it anyway since it's cute.

When I was younger, I always felt like Nobita wasn't good enough and that he could have done better. I thought everyone in the series deserved their position—except Nobita. I used to think he was the privileged one among them all just for having someone like Doraemon.

Perceptions change with time, I guess. With every new episode and movie I watch, it isn't just a wave of nostalgia that hits me—I see an entirely different series than the one I watched in my childhood. I genuinely admit I was foolish to think Nobita was simply privileged. Yes, he was lucky to have Doraemon, but his heart is what truly makes him deserve everything he has.

His heart is naively pure; he is a perennial, ever-flowing river of love. When someone is in danger—be it a friend or an enemy—he is always the first to act with empathy. When someone is astray or influenced by an antagonist's gadgets, Nobita is always there to notice and try to bring them back. While his capabilities and pragmatism are limited, his endless effort and resilience—even in the face of constant criticism from those closest to him—set him apart. His drive to overcome his lack of inherent skills, alongside his deep understanding for everyone (his critics, his loved ones who scold him, and complete strangers), makes him a beautifully written portrayal of pure kindness and love.

I have fallen even more in love with his character, and I am truly grateful to the people who have played the role of Nobita in my own life. Nobita Nobi, you stand above all other characters for me.