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Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe (1999): Cast & Plot

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe (1999) movie poster

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe is a 1999 adventure family film directed by Tsutomu Shibayama, starring Nobuyo Oyama as Doraemon (voice), Noriko Ohara and Kazuya Tatekabe. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Tsutomu Shibayama
Genres
Adventure , Family , Sci-Fi , Animation
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shin-Ei Animation
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe About?

The premise of Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Nobita and his friends embark on a daring rescue to free Giant and Suneo, who have been captured by a malevolent alien force. To confront the threat, they join forces with an interstellar army also determined to defeat the villains, leading to an epic showdown across the stars.

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • 2d animation
  • japan only film
  • cartoon cat
  • anime animation
  • friend
  • hand drawn animation
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe Cast & Characters

Nobuyo Oyama leads the cast as Doraemon (voice), with Noriko Ohara as Nobita Nobi (voice) and Kazuya Tatekabe as Gian (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 Drifts in the Universe Plot Summary

What happens in Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe 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

The film opens with Doraemon and his friends testing a futuristic game device from the future. They attempt a high-speed race, but Gian and Suneo Honegawa surge ahead, unintentionally sending Nobita Nobi, Doraemon, and Shizuka Minamoto back to Nobita’s room. In the aftermath, Nobita asks for another gadget, and Doraemon grants the Gravity Modifier, which briefly renders the room weightless. That playful situation spirals when the device is destroyed, tossing the room into disarray and trapping Gian and Suneo inside.

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The whole story of Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe?

9 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 give Nobita that briefly makes his room weightless?
Details

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “宇宙漂流記” and “Doraemon Nobita no Uchu Hyoryuki”.

Also known as
  • 宇宙漂流記
  • Doraemon Nobita no Uchu Hyoryuki
  • 도라에몽: 진구의 우주표류기
  • 哆啦A夢：大雄的宇宙漂流記
  • Doraemon. La crónica del viaje a la deriva de Nobita en el espacio
  • ドラえもん のび太の宇宙漂流記
  • Doraemon: Pengembaraan di Angkasa Lepas
  • Doraemon: Odisea en el espacio (Star Crush)
  • Doraemon: Nobita no uchū hyōryūki
  • Doraemon, una odissea de l’espai
  • 극장판 도라에몽: 진구의 우주표류기
  • 哆啦A梦：大雄的宇宙漂流记
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  • โดราเอมอน เดอะ มูฟวี่ : ตะลุยอวกาศ
  • Doraemon: Nobita Vũ Trụ Phiêu Lưu Kí
  • 多啦 A 夢大長篇 20：大雄的宇宙漂流記

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Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe?

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe released?

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe was released on March 6, 1999.

Who directed Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe?

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe was directed by Tsutomu Shibayama.

More films by Tsutomu Shibayama

Who is in the cast of Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe?

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe stars Nobuyo Oyama as Doraemon (voice), Noriko Ohara as Nobita Nobi (voice) and Kazuya Tatekabe as Gian (voice), among 5 credited actors.

Does Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe have a post-credit scene?

No. Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe in?

The original language of Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe is Japanese.

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