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Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections (2000): Cast & Plot

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Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections is a 2000 short family animated film directed by Ayumu Watanabe, starring Kaneta Kimotsuki, Noriko Ohara and Kazuya Tatekabe. It runs 27 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
27 min
Director
Ayumu Watanabe
Genres
Family , Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections About?

The premise of Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Nobita stumbles upon his old teddy bear while his mother half‑cleans their shed, begging her not to throw it away. The bear, a cherished gift from his late grandmother, floods him with tender memories, prompting him to ask Doraemon to travel back to when he was three years old and his beloved grandmother was still alive, and feel her love again.

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Cast & crew

Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections Cast

Kaneta Kimotsuki leads the cast, with Noriko Ohara and Kazuya Tatekabe. Directed by Ayumu Watanabe; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ayumu Watanabe

More films directed by Ayumu Watanabe, best-rated first: Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko, Children of the Sea, Children of the Sea and Space Brothers: Number Zero.

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Plot

Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections Plot Summary

What happens in Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

** After his mother cleans out the shed, Nobita finds the old bear, a precious gift from his beloved grandmother, and begs her not to throw it away. The moment carries with it a quiet ache, nudging him to request a trip back to when he was three years old and his grandma was alive. With Doraemon by his side, the pair travel to a bright, younger version of their world, where the other players of their daily life appear as younger selves. In this fresh yet fragile moment, Nobita feels the sting of how he once spoke to his grandma when he didn’t get what he wanted, and the memory lingers as he watches his past self.

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The whole story of Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What treasured item does Nobita discover after his mother cleans out the shed?

Details

Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “A Grandmother's Recollections” and “Doraemon Obaachan no Omoide”.

Also known as
  • A Grandmother's Recollections
  • Doraemon Obaachan no Omoide
  • Obaachan no Omoide
  • おばあちゃんの思い出
  • ドラえもん おばあちゃんの思い出
  • โดราเอมอน คิดถึงคุณย่า
  • Doraemon: Records de l’àvia
  • 大雄与奶奶的回忆
  • Doraemon: Recuerdos de la Abuela
  • Doraemon: Kỉ Niệm Về Bà
  • 도라에몽: 할머니의 추억

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Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections?

Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections runs 27 minutes.

When was Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections released?

Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections was released on March 11, 2000.

Who directed Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections?

Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections was directed by Ayumu Watanabe.

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Who is in the cast of Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections?

Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections stars Kaneta Kimotsuki, Noriko Ohara and Kazuya Tatekabe, among 5 credited actors.

Does Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections have a post-credit scene?

No. Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections in?

The original language of Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections is Japanese.

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