Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Esekai Monogatari (Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales), the 44th installment in the beloved Doraemon franchise, has maintained its stronghold at the Japanese box office, securing the top spot for the third consecutive weekend. The film’s continued success highlights the enduring popularity of the Doraemon series and its appeal to audiences of all ages.
Doraemon’s Art World Tales: A Box Office Triumph
Third Weekend Success
During its third weekend, Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales raked in 347,012,100 yen (approximately US$2.30 million) from Friday to Sunday, selling 282,000 tickets. This performance ensured its continued reign at the top of the Japanese Box Office, despite a 41 percent drop from the previous weekend.
Cumulative Earnings
Since its release on March 7, 2025, the film has amassed a total of 2,163,702,000 yen (about US$14.35 million) in cumulative earnings, with 1.77 million tickets sold. This impressive Box Office run demonstrates the film’s widespread appeal and its ability to draw audiences into the world of Doraemon.
Opening Weekend Performance
Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales made a strong debut, selling 571,000 tickets and earning 702,817,200 yen (about US$4.78 million) in its first three days. This successful opening set the stage for the film’s continued success in the weeks that followed.
Comparison to Previous Films
The film’s three-week gross of 2.1 billion yen (13.93 million USD) earned from 1.77 million tickets sales is 123.5 percent of that of the franchise’s previous 43rd film, Nobita’s Earth Symphony, in March 2024, and 91.3 percent of the franchise’s top-grossing non-3DCG anime film, Nobita’s Treasure Island, in March 2018. This highlights the film’s strong performance compared to other films in the franchise.
Story and Production Details
Synopsis
Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales takes viewers on an adventure into a medieval European world depicted within paintings. Doraemon, Nobita, and their friends encounter Claire and Milo, children from the country of Artoria, as well as a small demon named Chai. Together, they confront a powerful enemy in search of a legendary jewel.
Key Staff
- Director: Yukiyo Teramoto
- Scriptwriter: Satoshi Itō
Voice Cast
The film features a talented voice cast, including:
- Wasabi Mizuta as Doraemon
- Megumi Ohara as Nobita
- Yumi Kakazu as Shizuka
- Subaru Kimura as Gian
- Tomokazu Seki as Suneo
Music
The film’s theme song, “Sketch,” and insert song, “Kimi no Yume o Kikinagara, Boku wa Waraeru Idea o!” (An Idea That Makes Me Smile Comes to Me, While I Listen to Your Dreams!), are performed by Aimyon. Takayuki Hattori composed the music.
Anniversary Film
Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales commemorates the 45th anniversary of Doraemon movies, adding to its significance within the franchise.
Other Films in the Japanese Box Office
While Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales continues to dominate, other films have also made their mark on the Japanese box office.
A Girl & Her Guard Dog
The live-action film adaptation of Hatsuharu’s A Girl & Her Guard Dog manga dropped from #3 to #8 in its second weekend, earning 61,294,000 yen (about US$406,700) from Friday to Sunday, with a cumulative total of 352,202,100 yen (about US$2.33 million).
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The Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- movie, described as “Japan’s first interactive film,” returned to the top 10 at #10 in its fifth weekend. The film earned 83,427,700 yen (about US$553,600) from Friday to Sunday, and has earned a cumulative total of 779,848,000 yen (about US$5.17 million).
Mononoke the Movie Trilogy: Chapter 2: The Ashes of Rage
Mononoke the Movie Trilogy: Chapter 2: The Ashes of Rage (Gekijōban Mononoke Dai-Ni-Shō: Hinezumi), the second film in the Mononoke franchise, dropped off the top 10 in its second weekend.
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- also fell off the top 10 again in its 10th weekend.
Trillion Game and Under Ninja
The live-action Trillion Game film fell off the top 10 in its sixth weekend, and the live-action Under Ninja film fell off the top 10 in its ninth weekend.
The Enduring Appeal of Doraemon
The continued success of Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales underscores the timeless appeal of the Doraemon franchise. With its heartwarming stories, endearing characters, and imaginative adventures, Doraemon continues to captivate audiences in Japan and around the world.
Expertise demonstrated by: Egan Loo (Anime News Network)
