Doraemon (2005) Episode 87

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👀 SPOILER-FREE SUMMARY

A double-feature episode that delivers Doraemon's signature blend of sci-fi gadgetry and classic Japanese folklore. The first segment revolves around a conflict over a prized possession, leaning into the series' comedic rivalry dynamics. The second and more substantial segment puts Nobita in an unexpected caretaker role when a futuristic gadget brings a Kaguya-hime-inspired robot baby into his life — one that rapidly grows into a charming young girl. Expect a warm, lighthearted tone with genuine emotional beats as Nobita grapples with responsibility he never asked for. The episode mines humor from the reactions of friends and family while weaving in the fairy tale mystique of the Kaguya legend. A feel-good entry that balances slapstick comedy with surprisingly tender moments, making it a quintessential Doraemon experience.

🔥 KEY MOMENTS

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Nobita's Kaguya Obsession

Nobita stumbles upon the legend of Princess Kaguya and becomes completely absorbed by the fairy tale, convinced he can somehow experience it firsthand with Doraemon's help.

The Gadget Brings Folklore Alive

Doraemon pulls out a gadget that lets the gang physically interact with the Princess Kaguya story, blurring the line between ancient myth and sci-fi reality in classic Doraemon fashion.

Trials Mirror the Legend

Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo face a series of challenges directly modeled after the impossible trials from the original Kaguya legend — but with absurd, gadget-fueled twists that catch the group off guard.

Nobita's Responsibility Check

As the adventure spirals, Nobita is forced to confront the weight of caring for Princess Kaguya rather than just admiring her story, learning that raising and protecting someone demands real sacrifice.

The Farewell Parallel

Echoing the original tale's bittersweet ending, Nobita must come to terms with Kaguya's departure, walking away from the experience with a deeper understanding of friendship and letting go.

📍 ARC CONTEXT

Arriving after 'Be Careful About Buying From the Future / Doraemon is Really Sick?', this episode shifts to a standalone folklore-infused adventure that tests Nobita's sense of responsibility in a new way. It maintains the series' episodic structure of pairing two self-contained stories while continuing the broader thematic thread of moral growth through fantastical situations. The next episode, 'Monkey King is a Runner, Cinderella is a Helper / Nobita Becomes a Hermit!?', carries forward this streak of myth-meets-gadget storytelling.

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