On December 1, Tent mushi Comics will release the seventh book of Fujiko Fujio’s Doraemon Plus manga to mark the 50th anniversary of the company and the 90th anniversary of the late co-creator of Doraemon’s birth. As the first volume in almost nine years—the sixth volume was issued back in 2014—this represents a noteworthy milestone.
The 2005 release of Doraemon Plus is an anthology of stories by Fujiko F. Fujio that were not included in the 45-volume original publication of Doraemon. Twenty compelling stories were included in the sixth volume, and there will be twenty more in the next one.
The F Life magazine, a special edition published by Shogakukan in 2014 to honor manga creator Fujiko Fujio, also known as Hiroshi Fujimoto, on his 80th birthday. This project was a sincere homage to the renowned author and his outstanding contributions to the manga community. An plethora of limited edition items, magazine features, a video game, and a unique exhibit were all made possible by the F Life magazine, which was just the start of an enormous celebration. All of these projects served as a tribute to the beloved characters and works of art by this legendary manga creator.
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As the other half of the dynamic pair that brought the beloved Doraemon manga to life, Fujiko Fujio A (real name: Motoo Abiko). At the age of 88, he passed away in April 2022, signaling the end of an era and leaving a rich legacy of imagination and innovation that is still treasured by followers worldwide.
The world-famous Doraemon manga, written by brothers Fujiko A and Fujiko F. Fujio, followed the amazing exploits of a robotic cat from the future and his endearing friendship with a young boy named Nobita. The manga, which lasted from 1970 to 1996, served as the basis for one of the most prosperous children’s media empires ever. Beyond the pages of the manga, Doraemon’s influence may be seen in a number of anime movies and three different television shows. Interestingly, viewers are still drawn to the third television anime version, which debuted in 2005 and consistently ranks among the highest-rated anime on Japanese television.
The long-lasting appeal and influence of Doraemon, as well as the combined works of Fujiko Fujio A and Fujiko F. Fujio, bear witness to their extraordinary narrative skills and capacity to connect with viewers of all ages and backgrounds. Their contributions to anime and manga have had a profound cultural impact, and their works will surely never stop inspiring and delighting viewers for years to come.
