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Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987): Cast & Plot

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987) movie poster

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs is a 1987 animated sci-fi film directed by Tsutomu Shibayama, starring Nobuyo Oyama as Doraemon (voice), Noriko Ohara and Kaneta Kimotsuki. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Tsutomu Shibayama
Genres
Animation , Sci-Fi , Fantasy , Family
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shin-Ei Animation
After the credits
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The story

What Is Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs About?

The premise of Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Nobita and Doraemon set out to discover whether a real dinosaur still exists. Their search leads them to a mysterious underwater cave that opens onto an underground realm inhabited by dinosaur‑like people. The friends are thrilled by the incredible civilization, but before they can stay, their memories are erased and they are sent back to the surface.

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • 2d animation
  • japan only film
  • cartoon cat
  • anime animation
  • dinosaur adventure
  • hand drawn animation
  • dragon
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs Cast & Characters

Nobuyo Oyama leads the cast as Doraemon (voice), with Noriko Ohara as Nobita Nobi (voice) and Kaneta Kimotsuki as Suneo Honegawa (voice). Directed by Tsutomu Shibayama; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Tsutomu Shibayama

More films directed by Tsutomu Shibayama: Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey, Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters, Doraemon: Nobita and the Robot Kingdom and Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves.

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Plot

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs Plot Summary

What happens in Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nobita Nobi argues that dinosaurs still exist, Suneo Honegawa quickly counters, while Takeshi Goda and Shizuka side with him. He asks Doraemon for help, but he is later convinced by Doraemon’s gadget that dinosaurs are extinct when he asks whether there are dinosaurs alive ‘on’ earth. Meanwhile, Nobita must find a way to hide his test papers from his mom, a small battle of everyday life that quietly frames the bigger adventure to come.

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The whole story of Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs?

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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Which gadget does Doraemon use to discover the tunnel that leads to the underground world?
Details

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “龍之騎士” and “Doraemon Nobita to Ryu no kishi”.

Also known as
  • 龍之騎士
  • Doraemon Nobita to Ryu no kishi
  • 大雄與恐龍騎士
  • 哆啦A夢：大雄與龍之騎士
  • โดราเอมอน ตอน เผชิญอัศวินไดโนเสาร์
  • โดราเอมอน ตอน บุกแดนใต้พิภพ
  • 도라에몽: 노비타와 용의 기사, noibia cuoc phieu luu vao long dat
  • Doraemon the Movie: डायनासोर योद्धा
  • Doraemon: Nobita dan Panglima Penunggang Dinosaur
  • Doraemon y los caballeros enmascarados
  • Doraemon: Nobita to ryū no kishi
  • Doraemon i els cavallers emmascarats
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  • 극장판 도라에몽: 진구와 용의 기사
  • 哆啦A梦：大雄与龙骑士
  • โดราเอมอน เดอะ มูฟวี่ : เผชิญอัศวินไดโนเสาร์
  • Doraemon eta zaldun mozorrodunak
  • Doraemon: Nobita và Hiệp Sĩ Rồng
  • 多啦A夢大長篇 08：大雄與龍之騎士

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Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs?

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs released?

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs was released on March 14, 1987.

Who directed Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs?

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs was directed by Tsutomu Shibayama.

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Who is in the cast of Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs?

Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs stars Nobuyo Oyama as Doraemon (voice), Noriko Ohara as Nobita Nobi (voice) and Kaneta Kimotsuki as Suneo Honegawa (voice), among 5 credited actors.

Does Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs have a post-credit scene?

No. Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs in?

The original language of Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs is Japanese.

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