Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 (2022)
A charming 2022 Japanese animated adventure in which Nobita and Doraemon defend a tiny alien president from an interplanetary military coup.
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 映画ドラえもん のび太の宇宙小戦争 2021
- Release Year: 2022
- Directed by: Susumu Yamaguchi
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Family
- Runtime: 1h 48m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 4, 2022 (Japan - G), August 3, 2022 (South Korea - ALL)
- Alternative Titles: Doraemon Filmi: Nobita'nın Küçük Yıldız Savaşları 2021 (TR), Doraemon Movie 41: Nobita Và Cuộc Chiến Vũ Trụ Tí Hon (VN), Doraemon: The Movie Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 (US), Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Little Star Wars 2021 (JP), 電影多啦A夢： 大雄之宇宙小戰爭 2021 (HK), 哆啦A梦 大雄的宇宙小战争 2021 (CN), 電影哆啦A夢： 大雄的宇宙小戰爭 2021 (TW), Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Little Star Wars (EC)
- Production Companies: Shin-Ei Animation, Fujiko Productions, Shogakukan, TV Asahi, ADK Emotions, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions
- Production Countries: Japan
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 - Plot
During summer vacation Nobita picks up a small rocket containing Papi, a palm-sized alien president escaping rebels on his home planet Pirika.
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 - Trailer
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Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Susumu Yamaguchi
Main Cast
- Wasabi Mizuta
- Megumi Oohara
- Yumi Kakazu
- Subaru Kimura
- Tomokazu Seki
- Shihoko Hagino
- Teruyuki Kagawa
- Yuki Kaji
- Takashi Komaba
- Mayu Matsuoka
Writers
- Dai Sato
Producers
- Yoshinori Tanizawa
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 - FAQs
Is Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 a remake?
Yes. This 2022 theatrical release is a remake of the beloved 1985 Doraemon film Nobita's Little Star Wars. The production modernizes the original story with contemporary animation and expanded character development while preserving the core narrative about Nobita befriending the tiny alien president Papi.
Who are the main voice actors in this film?
The principal voice cast includes Wasabi Mizuta as Doraemon, Megumi Oohara as Nobita, Yumi Kakazu as Shizuka, Subaru Kimura as Gian, and Tomokazu Seki as Suneo. Guest performers include Teruyuki Kagawa as the villain Gilmore, Yuki Kaji as Rokoroko, and Mayu Matsuoka as Piina.
What is Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 about?
During summer vacation, Nobita discovers a tiny rocket carrying Papi, a palm-sized alien president fleeing a military coup on his home planet Pirika. Nobita and his friends, aided by Doraemon's gadgets, rally to protect Papi and help him reclaim his world from the authoritarian forces pursuing him.
When was Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 released?
The film opened in Japan on March 4, 2022, having been postponed from its originally planned 2021 theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic — which explains why '2021' remains in the title. It subsequently opened in South Korea on August 3, 2022.
Why does the title say 2021 if it released in 2022?
The film was originally scheduled for a spring 2021 theatrical run in Japan but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than rebrand the entire production, the studio retained '2021' in the official title as a reflection of its intended release year, making it a distinctive entry in the Doraemon film series.
Who directed Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021?
The film was directed by Susumu Yamaguchi, with a screenplay by Dai Sato. It was produced by Shin-Ei Animation in collaboration with Fujiko Productions, Shogakukan, and TV Asahi, continuing the long-running annual Doraemon theatrical film series.
How long is Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021?
The film runs for 108 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. This is consistent with the typical length of the annual Doraemon theatrical films, delivering a full feature-length adventure well suited to family audiences of all ages.
What are similar movies to this Doraemon film?
Fans may enjoy Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars (1985), the original this film remakes, alongside Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur (2020) and Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island (2018). For broader animated family adventures, Howl's Moving Castle (2004) and Paprika (2006) offer similarly inventive and imaginative storytelling.
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