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Series Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

Doraemon Short Film Collection

A series of short films based on the Doraemon manga, about the titular earless robotic cat who travels back from the 22nd century to help a boy named Nobita Nobi.

20Movies
★ 10.0 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Doraemon Short Film Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 9 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 20 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 7.1/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 7.1. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Doraemon Short Film Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Doraemon's 25th Anniversary standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Doraemon Short Film Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Doraemon Short Film Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Doraemon: What am I for Momotaro

Doraemon: What am I for Momotaro

1981★ 7.3HIT

A short movie of Doraemon was released on August 1, 1981 in Japan. It is a retelling of the famous Japanese fable Momotaro....

2
Dorami-chan: Mini-Dora SOS!!

Dorami-chan: Mini-Dora SOS!!

1989★ 6.3ABOVE AVERAGE

This episode is set in the future 2011 where the main characters from Doraemon are all grown up and have kids. Minidora (mini doraemon) accidentally gets delive...

3
Dorami-chan: Wow, The Kid Gang of Bandits

Dorami-chan: Wow, The Kid Gang of Bandits

1991★ 8.7SUPER HIT

A Doraemon anime film. It premiered in theatres on March 9, 1991 on a bill with Doraemon: Nobita in Dorabian Nights. The movie's original plot was written by Hi...

4
Dorami-chan: Hello, Dynosis Kids

Dorami-chan: Hello, Dynosis Kids

1993★ 6.3ABOVE AVERAGE

A japanese Doraemon film featuring Doraemon's sister Dorami-chan as the star....

5
Dorami-chan: A Blue Straw Hat

Dorami-chan: A Blue Straw Hat

1994★ 6.2ABOVE AVERAGE

A japanese Doraemon film featuring Doraemon's sister Dorami-chan as the star....

6
2112: The Birth of Doraemon

2112: The Birth of Doraemon

1995★ 8.1SUPER HIT

Acting as a prequel, this short subject shows the life of Doraemon before traveling to the 20th century: how he was made, how he was partially broken, how he lo...

7
Dorami & Doraemons: Robot School's Seven Mysteries

Dorami & Doraemons: Robot School's Seven Mysteries

1996★ 7.3HIT

It is time for Doraemon's younger sister - Dorami-chan to graduate from the Robot School. But a mysterious wind sucks Doraemon and the principal away. Dorami es...

8
Doraemons: The Puzzling Challenge Letter of the Mysterious Thief Dorapan

Doraemons: The Puzzling Challenge Letter of the Mysterious Thief Dorapan

1997★ 7.1HIT

A 1997 Japanese short anime family film about The Doraemons. It was released on 8 March 1997 with Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral City....

9
Doraemons: The Great Operating of Springing Insects

Doraemons: The Great Operating of Springing Insects

1998★ 7.9SUPER HIT

A Doraemon film featuring the Doraemons....

10
Doraemon Comes Back

Doraemon Comes Back

1998★ 6.8HIT

A short film released in 1998 between Nobita's Great Adventure in the South Seas and The Great Operating of Springing Insects. About Doraemon leaving Nobita to...

11
Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding

Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding

1999★ 7.8SUPER HIT

Nobita and Doraemon travel into the future to see whether or not Nobita will marry Shizuka. Once they arrive, they find out that instead of travelling to the da...

12
Doraemons: Strange, Sweet, Strange?

Doraemons: Strange, Sweet, Strange?

1999★ 5.3AVERAGE

A Doraemons film. It premiered on a bill with Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe and Doraemon: Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding ....

14
Doraemons: Doki Doki Wildcat Engine

Doraemons: Doki Doki Wildcat Engine

2000★ 7.6SUPER HIT

A Doraemons film. It premiered on a bill with Doraemon: Nobita's the Legend of the Sun King. The movie's original plot was written by Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo...

15
Doraemon: A Grandmother's Recollections

Doraemon: A Grandmother's Recollections

2000★ 6.6HIT

Nobita finds his old teddy bear among the trash after his mother partially cleaned up their shed and tells her not to throw it away. The stuffed animal is a pre...

16
Dorami-chan & Doraemons: Space Land's Critical Event

Dorami-chan & Doraemons: Space Land's Critical Event

2001★ 8.0SUPER HIT

A Doraemon film featuring Dorami-chan and the Doraemons....

17
Doraemon: Ganbare! Gian!!

Doraemon: Ganbare! Gian!!

2001★ 8.6SUPER HIT

A 2001 Japanese short anime family film based on the popular manga and anime series, Doraemon. It premiered on March 10, 2001 in Japan on a bill with Doraemon: ...

18
The☆Doraemons: Goal! Goal! Goal!!

The☆Doraemons: Goal! Goal! Goal!!

2002★ 9.3SUPER HIT

A short-length feature film based on The Doraemons, a spin-off of the long-running series, Doraemon. It premiered on March 9, 2002 in Japan on a bill with Dorae...

19
Doraemon: The Day When I Was Born

Doraemon: The Day When I Was Born

2002★ 7.6SUPER HIT

A 2002 Japanese short anime film based on the popular manga and anime series, Doraemon. It premiered on March 9, 2002 in Japan on a bill with Doraemon: Nobita i...

20
Doraemon's 25th Anniversary

Doraemon's 25th Anniversary

2004★ 10.0SUPER HIT

Doraemon's 25th Anniversary is an Doraemon short film that was released in 2004 together with Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey....

Common Questions about Doraemon Short Film Collection

How many movies are in the Doraemon Short Film Collection?

There are currently 20 movies in the Doraemon Short Film Collection, starting from Dorami-chan: Mini-Dora SOS!! to the latest release, Doraemon Comes Back.

What is the best order to watch the Doraemon Short Film Collection?

The best way to watch the Doraemon Short Film Collection is usually in release order: starting with Dorami-chan: Mini-Dora SOS!! and ending with Doraemon Comes Back. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Doraemon Short Film Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Doraemon's 25th Anniversary in this franchise.