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Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur

Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2020

Director

Kazuaki Imai

Runtime

111 minutes

Average Rating

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Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur is a traditional adventure that emphasizes environmental stewardship and the connection between humans and nature. It operates within a legacy franchise, maintaining consistent character types and social structures. The film provides a cohesive experience but sticks to conventional social hierarchies. It centers on universal themes of friendship and scientific curiosity rather than intentionally disrupting cultural norms. Ultimately, the narrative reinforces established family and social norms while prioritizing genre-standard storytelling and continuity over diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The social interactions focus on childhood friendships and typical developmental milestones.

How does Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur portray gender?

Fair

Shizuka plays a significant role in the main adventure and has ability to act. However, the story follows traditional peer-group dynamics without challenging gender hierarchies or redefining gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur?

Limited

The cast and setting reflect a specific Japanese cultural context. There is no indication of color-blind casting or blending of diverse ethnic identities.

How does Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes the relationship between humans and the natural world. It promotes responsibility toward nature without critiquing systemic issues or advocating for radical social change.

Does Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur include disability representation?

Limited

The film does not focus on visible or invisible disabilities. Science-fiction gadgets drive the plot but do not explore neurodivergence or physical disability.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a stable, high-quality adventure suitable for its target audience.
  • Features a female protagonist who actively participates in the main storyline.
  • Promotes important themes of environmental stewardship and responsibility toward nature.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not aim to disrupt traditional social or cultural hierarchies.
  • Lacks diverse ethnic representation or color-blind casting.
  • Does not explore neurodivergence or physical disability through meaningful character development.

Official Synopsis

Nobita accidentally finds a fossil dinosaur egg mixed with rocks in the dinosaur fossil exhibition site that he had visited before. He returns it to its original state with the 'time blanket'.

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