Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King
Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King

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Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King

2000
Movie
93 min
Japanese

Doraemon and its friends open a hole in the time and they're travel to the Country of Mayana, a lost Mayan civilization in the jungle.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Tsutomu ShibayamaGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Nobita is transported to a world called the Sun World, a land where the sun has not risen for a long time and people are suffering. He meets a young boy named Kuutan, who is the prince of the Sun World. Doraemon and Nobita must help Kuutan defeat the evil Sun King, who has taken over the throne and plunged the world into darkness. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and make new friends.

Critical Reception

The film was generally well-received by audiences in Japan, continuing the popular Doraemon franchise's tradition of family-friendly adventure. While specific critical reviews from international sources are scarce, Doraemon films are typically praised for their imaginative storytelling, humorous elements, and positive messages about friendship and courage.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its engaging adventure and imaginative world-building.

  • Appreciated for its positive themes of friendship and perseverance.

  • Generally enjoyed by fans of the Doraemon series for its humor and heartwarming story.

Google audience: Audience reception for this specific film on Google is not widely documented. However, Doraemon films generally receive positive feedback for their family-friendly content and entertaining narratives.

Fun Fact

This film is the 21st Doraemon movie, and it was released in Japan on March 11, 2000.

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