Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five (2014)
A beloved robotic cat and his friends embark on a royal adventure after a stray dog reveals a hidden African kingdom.
Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five - Movie Information
- Original Title: 映画ドラえもん 新・のび太の大魔境 ～ペコと5人の探検隊～
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Shinnosuke Yakuwa
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Family, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 49m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 8, 2014 (Japan - G), May 7, 2015 (Italy), September 4, 2014 (South Korea - ALL)
- Alternative Titles: Doraemon the Movie: Nobita in the New Haunts of Evil - Peko and the Five Explorers (US), 哆啦A夢：新大雄的大魔境 (HK), ドラえもん 新・のび太の大魔境 ～ペコと5人の探検隊～ (JP), 도라에몽: 신 노비타의 대마경 ~페코와 5인의 탐험대~ (KR), 新·大雄的大魔境 (TW), 哆啦A梦 新・大雄的大魔境 (CN), Doraemon - Il film: Le avventure di Nobita e dei cinque esploratori (IT), Doraemon y el reino perruno (ES)
- Production Companies: Fujiko Productions, Shogakukan, TV Asahi, ADK, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Shin-Ei Animation
- Production Countries: Japan
Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five - Plot
Nobita is followed by a stray dog on his way home and decides to help it find its original owner with the help of Doraemon. They find out that the dog is actually a prince in its homeland in Africa.
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Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Shinnosuke Yakuwa
Main Cast
- Wasabi Mizuta
- Megumi Oohara
- Yumi Kakazu
- Subaru Kimura
- Tomokazu Seki
- Yu Kobayashi
- Kenji Tada
- Miku Natsume
- Shun Oguri
- Yoshi Yamada
Writers
- Higashi Shimizu
Producers
- Takahiro Kishimoto
- Nobumasa Sawabe
- Rika Tsurusaki
Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five - FAQs
What is Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon about?
The film follows Nobita as he befriends a stray dog and sets out with Doraemon to find its owner. The adventure takes a surprising turn when they discover the dog is actually a prince from a hidden kingdom in Africa, leading the gang on a thrilling expedition full of danger and heart.
Who is Peko in this Doraemon film?
Peko is the stray dog Nobita encounters and decides to help. Voiced by Yu Kobayashi, Peko turns out to be far more than an ordinary stray — he is a prince from a mysterious African kingdom, and his true identity drives the entire adventure forward.
Is this a remake of an older Doraemon movie?
Yes! This 2014 film is a reimagining of the 1982 classic Doraemon: Nobita's Great Demon — Peko and the Five Explorers. The story has been updated with modern animation and a refreshed narrative while preserving the spirit and beloved characters of the original.
Who are the main voice actors in this film?
The main cast features Wasabi Mizuta as Doraemon, Megumi Oohara as Nobita, Yumi Kakazu as Shizuka, Subaru Kimura as Gian, and Tomokazu Seki as Suneo. Yu Kobayashi voices Peko, while Shun Oguri lends his voice to the villain Sarbel.
What age rating does this Doraemon film have?
It's rated PG, making it a great pick for kids and families alike. The film balances lighthearted comedy with exciting adventure sequences, so younger viewers will enjoy it while parents can watch comfortably alongside them.
How long is Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon?
The film runs for 1 hour and 49 minutes — a bit longer than the typical Doraemon theatrical feature. That extra runtime gives the story room to breathe, developing the bond between Nobita and Peko before the adventure really kicks into high gear.
Did this Doraemon film perform well at the box office?
The film earned approximately $35.9 million at the box office, a solid result for a Japanese animated feature. It performed well domestically in Japan and reinforced the Doraemon franchise as one of the most enduring and commercially successful anime film series.
What are similar films to watch after this one?
If you enjoyed this film, other Doraemon movies are a natural next step — particularly Nobita and the Island of Miracles (2012) and Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum (2013). Fans of family-friendly anime adventures might also enjoy Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014).
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