Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur

Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur 2020

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Nobita visits a dinosaur exhibition with his friend. During a fossil excavation there, he vows to his friends that he will discover a dinosaur, joking that he will eat monkey nuts with his eyes if he fails. As he leaves the excavation, he trips over a rock and suspects that he has found the fossil of an egg. He goes home and convinces Doraemon to use the time-wrapping cloth on the fossil egg, and two Sinosauropteryx emerge. [Nobita] names the twin dinosaurs Kyu and Myu and, under the advice of Dr. Dinosaur, learns how to take care of them. The two fast-growing creatures gradually show differences in their development. Myu has learned to fly, but not the smaller Kyu. As Kyu and Myu grow, Nobita’s room becomes too small for them, so they use the Breeding Diorama Set to give Kyu and Myu more freedom.

The day Nobita completes his dare arrives. When his friends arrive, they discover that Nobita has indeed found a dinosaur. At this point, Kyu and Myu make a lot of commotion, leading Nobita’s Mother to come upstairs. They try to hide Kyu and Myu by using the spatial movement crayon, however, the townspeople see Kyu and Myu. Understanding that Kyu and Myu have reached their full size, they should return to their time. The next morning, the five of them climb into the time machine.

With the Time Furoshiki, Doraemon’s party goes back to the early part of the Late Cretaceous, calculated from the time of the fossil egg. However, they discover that they are in Late Jurassic Colorado, the time where the Torvosaurus, Allosaurus, Diplodocus, Brachiosaurus, Camarasaurus, Apatosaurus, Hesperosaurus and Stegosaurus all live. As they rush to return to the time machine, Nobita trips and loses the breeding diorama. The scene shifts to a room where the actions of Nobita and his friends are secretly monitored by Jill, who has now shape-shifted into a white monkey, as he answers a call by a mysterious woman named Natalie. Unaware that they are being monitored, the group searches for Kyu and Myu’s comrades, and finally reaches the sea. Along the way, they meet dinosaurs such as a Tarbosaurus and a Sinoceratops.

When Gian and Suneo go ahead to find more clues about Kyu and Myu’s kind, they are captured by Jill, and [Doraemon] and the others are in danger of being attacked by a large Tupandactylus. Nobita and Kyu fall into the sea, but they are helped by a Futabasaurus that is very similar to Piisuke, who takes them to a mysterious island where they reunite with Doraemon, Shizuka, and Myu. This is an island inhabited by dinosaurs that look like them, the same species as Kyu and Myu. Nobita tries to get the two back to their group, but Kyu is scratched and refused by the group because they believe Kyu is different. It may be because, unlike the new dinosaurs, Kyu cannot fly and its tail is shorter. Nobita declares that Kyu can fly by itself.

Meanwhile, Jill and Natalie, who were on their way to the island on a submarine, face a looming deep impact. [Gian] and [Suneo], who are watching them escape from the cage, study the map and see the truth of the mysterious island. At the time, Nobita and Kyu, who had just started flying training, have a misunderstanding and the training is disrupted. Nobita looks down, finds encouragement, and as he searches for a note with a stick, notices a figure practicing alone. He begins training to help Kyu realize a reverse climb. At that moment, a huge object shines in the sky and falls.

Gian and Suneo push ahead, and together with Doraemon they learn that this is the event that caused the Cretaceous extinction when a meteorite struck the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico 66 million years ago. Nobita tries to turn the meteorite away with an opposite-direction device, but the Time Patrol appears and Natalie stops the party’s activities. Jill reveals that this era is being watched as a one-time patrol, and insists that history cannot be changed, even if it’s a topic close to Nobita’s heart. Nonetheless, Nobita, blocked by the patrol, remains determined. Kyu and Myu rush to shield Nobita, and Doraemon and the others who try to protect him are detained as well. Yet when Jill holds a check card on Nobita and Kyu, the card emits light, and the Time Patrol ultimately chooses not to interfere in their actions.

As the team fights to help Kyu, Myu, and the other dinosaurs, Gian and Suneo reveal that the island is actually the breeding diorama set, which Nobita dropped in Colorado but that has since grown and become active. They decide to move the dinosaurs off the island using the Space Movement Crayon and launch a rescue operation to shield them from the meteorite’s impact, leveraging the diorama’s weather-control function. As the meteorites approach, a Tupandactylus strikes Nobita and Doraemon as they draw the protective circle. Nobita clings to the Tupandactylus while Kyu, still learning to fly, makes a valiant effort to reach him. After many attempts, Kyu finally takes flight, moving from a tentative glide to true flapping, marking the dawn of a new kind of evolution. Kyu rescues Nobita just in time, and the duo’s bond becomes a symbol of progress—turning dinosaurs into birds in a heroic moment.

The dinosaurs are saved and settled on the island, and Nobita and his friends bid farewell to Kyu and Myu. Jill’s impassioned proclamations echo the concealed care behind their unusual journey, illustrating how a single act of kindness can shape a larger story. Returning to the present, Nobita challenges himself to perform a bar reversal he had once failed, and this time succeeds.

Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur Timeline

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Nobita discovers a fossil egg at the dinosaur exhibition

Nobita visits a dinosaur exhibition with his friend and vows to discover a real dinosaur. He trips on a rock while leaving the exhibition and suspects he has found a fossil egg. He then shares his bold vow with his friends, setting the adventure in motion.

Present day Dinosaur exhibition

Doraemon uses Time Wrapping Cloth on the fossil egg

Back home, Nobita convinces Doraemon to wrap the fossil egg in the time-transport cloth. Two Sinosauropteryx hatch from the egg, a new species not listed in the Complete Encyclopedia of Space. Nobita names the twins Kyu and Myu.

Present day Nobita's home

Nobita learns how to care for Kyu and Myu

Under Dr. Dinosaur's guidance, Nobita learns how to care for the hatchlings. The two twins grow quickly and start showing differences: Myu can fly while Kyu cannot yet. Nobita realizes that they will need more space and attention to thrive.

Over the following days Nobita's room

Breeding Diorama Set expands their living area

As the creatures grow, Nobita's room becomes crowded. They use the Breeding Diorama Set to give Kyu and Myu more freedom and a larger habitat. The twins adapt to the bigger space, setting the stage for bigger adventures.

Later Nobita's home

Nobita completes his dare; the hiding attempt fails

The day Nobita completes his dare arrives and his friends come to visit. Kyu and Myu create a commotion, prompting Nobita's mother to come upstairs. They try to hide the dinos with the Spatial Movement Crayon, but the townspeople still catch a glimpse.

Evening Nobita's home

Decision to send Kyu and Myu back to their time

Realizing the twins have grown, the group agrees it is best for them to return to their own time. They plan to travel back the next morning using the Time Wrapping cloth. Nobita faces mixed feelings but accepts the decision for their safety.

Next morning Nobita's home

Time travel lands them in Late Jurassic Colorado

The next morning, Doraemon's party activates the Time Furoshiki only to land in Late Jurassic Colorado by mistake. They encounter dinosaurs like Torvosaurus, Allosaurus, Diplodocus, and Brachiosaurus. Realizing they must return to the Time Machine, they press on through the prehistoric landscape.

Late Jurassic Late Jurassic Colorado

Nobita loses the Breeding Diorama during the journey

In the scramble, Nobita trips and drops the Breeding Diorama Set. Their disappearance is noticed by a monitor named Jill, who has shapeshifted into a white monkey and is taking orders from a mysterious Natalie. The group continues their search, unaware of the surveillance, and eventually reaches the sea.

Soon after arrival Colorado coast / journey

They reach a mysterious island of look-alike dinosaurs

Nobita and friends, guided by a Futabasaurus similar to Piisuke, reach a mysterious island where dinosaurs look like Kyu and Myu. There they reunite with Doraemon, Shizuka, and Myu. The island hosts a community of look-alike dinos, testing Nobita's bonds with his pets.

During the Jurassic journey Mysterious island

Kyu earns their place and trains to fly

Kyu is initially excluded by the island group because he can't fly and his tail is shorter. Nobita declares that Kyu can fly by himself, sparking flying-training sessions. This marks a turning point as Kyu begins to develop his flying ability.

On the island, during training Mysterious island

Meteor threat and the Time Patrol intervene

Gian and Suneo realize the island is actually the breeding diorama grown to life. Doraemon explains that this era is tied to the Cretaceous extinction event, with a meteor striking on the Yucatán Peninsula 66 million years ago. Jill and Natalie decide not to interfere, arguing that history cannot be changed.

66 million years ago (meteor event) and surrounding period Jurassic/Cretaceous boundary

Rescue operations and the birth of evolutionary wings

As the meteor approaches, the team orchestrates a rescue by moving the dinosaurs off the island onto a larger space using the Space Movement Crayon. They aim to protect the creatures from the heat and chaos of the impact. Kyu makes his most decisive flight, rescuing Nobita from a Tupandactylus attack, a moment celebrated as a milestone in evolution.

During meteor approach Island and vicinity

Return to present and Nobita's bar reversal

After the rescue, the group returns to the present era with Kyu and Myu staying on the island and Nobita and friends bidding them farewell. Nobita challenges himself to perform a bar reversal he couldn't do before and finally succeeds. The adventure closes with growth for Nobita and a nod to the new wings of Kyu and Myu.

Present Present day

Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur Characters

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Nobita (Megumi Oohara)

A curious and determined boy who stumbles upon a fossil egg and vows to uncover a real dinosaur. He cares deeply for Kyu and Myu, seeking to protect them while facing the consequences of time travel. Nobita enlists Doraemon's help and uses the Breeding Diorama Set to give the dinosaurs space, showing his growing sense of responsibility.

🎭 Adventure 🧭 Curiosity 🤝 Responsibility

Doraemon (Wasabi Mizuta)

A time-traveling robotic cat who guides Nobita using gadgets and the Time Wrapping cloth. He helps the group understand the ethical limits of changing history and protects the dinosaurs from danger.

🧭 Guide 🧰 Gadget Master 🤝 Helper

Kyu (Aya Endo)

A small compsognathid who grows quickly and is initially unable to fly. Kyu's development mirrors the film's themes of adaptation and acceptance as he learns to glide.

🦕 Tiny 🪶 Flight growth 🌬️ Flight

Myu (Rie Kugimiya)

Nobita's twin dinosaur who rapidly demonstrates flight and growth; Myu helps navigate the island and supports Nobita during the journey.

🦕 Twin 🪶 Flying 🤝 Ally

Jill (Takuya Kimura)

A Time Patrol agent who monitors the timeline, disguising himself as a white monkey. He initially resists interfering with history but ultimately decides not to obstruct when faced with Nobita’s bond with Kyu and Myu.

🕵️ Time Patrol 🐒 Disguise 🧭 Boundary-setting

Natalie (Naomi Watanabe)

A mysterious figure who communicates with Jill and guides the action from the shadows. She helps reveal the island's true nature as a breeding diorama set and shapes the conflict over time.

🧭 Mysterious 🪐 Plotter 🛰️ Timekeeping

Gian (Subaru Kimura)

Nobita's bold friend who pushes the group to seek clues about Kyu and Myu. He faces danger when captured by Jill along with Suneo, highlighting the stakes of their adventure.

🎭 Friendship 🗺️ Clue hunter

Suneo (Tomokazu Seki)

Nobita's cunning companion who helps with information gathering and plans. He also ends up captured, underscoring the perils of their voyage.

🧭 Strategist 🗺️ Explorer

Shizuka (Yumi Kakazu)

Nobita's thoughtful friend who joins Doraemon and the others on the journey. She provides calm, rational support during chaotic moments.

👩‍🎓 Friend 🕊️ Calm 🤝 Support

Nobita's Mother (Kotono Mitsuishi)

Nobita's mother who expresses concern about the chaos caused by the dinosaurs and supports the decision to return them to their time, balancing family duty with adventurous wonders.

🏠 Family 🛡️ Protective

Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur Settings

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Time period

Late Cretaceous to Late Jurassic with time-travel elements

The story traverses deep time: it begins with a late Cretaceous discovery tied to a fossil egg, then slips into Late Jurassic Colorado. Dinosaurs from multiple eras populate the setting as the group negotiates temporal shifts. The climactic near-miss with the 66-million-year meteor impact anchors the historical stakes and the race to restore the timeline.

Location

Colorado, Mysterious Dinosaur Island, Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico)

From Nobita's Colorado home, the adventure expands to a mysterious dinosaur island created as a breeding diorama. The island hosts a living ecosystem where Kyu and Myu grow and interact with Nobita and his friends. The journey also includes sea travel and a remote island that becomes a temporary home before returning to the timeline.

🗺️ Dinosaur habitats 🧭 Time travel 🏝️ Island ecosystem 🌊 Sea voyage

Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur Themes

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Time Travel

Time travel drives the plot, linking Nobita's world with the distant past. The group must learn when to intervene and when to let events unfold, highlighting the ethics of changing history. The dynamic between humans and dinosaurs explores how curiosity can become responsibility. The ending celebrates the continuity of time as the dinosaurs return to their era.

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Friendship

Nobita's bond with Kyu and Myu becomes the emotional core of the film. Their care for the twin dinosaurs shows responsibility extending beyond friends to creatures from another era. The group learns to accept differences—flightless Kyu versus flying Myu—as a reflection of growth and mutual trust.

🏝️

Islands

The mysterious breeding diorama island acts as a contained microcosm where dinosaurs and humans interact. The setting emphasizes how artificial environments can shape natural behavior while presenting ethical questions about captivity and release. The island serves as both sanctuary and cradle for evolution, before the final act returns the characters to their original time.

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Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur Spoiler-Free Summary

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In a world where ordinary school days often collide with extraordinary technology, a simple field trip to a dinosaur exhibition becomes the catalyst for an adventure that stretches the limits of imagination. Amid bustling galleries of ancient bone and glittering displays, the everyday rhythm of life is quietly disrupted by the promise of something truly ancient waiting to be uncovered.

​Nobita enters the story as the well‑meaning, slightly clumsy protagonist whose curiosity is matched only by his occasional over‑confidence. He is accompanied by his loyal, gadget‑laden companion ​Doraemon, whose pocket holds wonders that can bend time and space. Their circle of friends—bright and supportive ​Shizuka, boisterously outspoken ​Gian, and clever, ever‑curious ​Suneo—adds both comic tension and heartfelt camaraderie, creating a lively ensemble that navigates each challenge together.

When a chance encounter with a hidden fossilized egg sparks an unexpected revival, the group finds themselves caring for a pair of newly hatched dinosaurs, the twin siblings ​Kyu and ​Myu. Their sudden arrival introduces a blend of prehistoric marvel and modern mischief, prompting the friends to balance the responsibilities of nurturing fragile life with the thrill of exploring a living piece of history. The presence of these gentle giants transforms their ordinary surroundings into a playground of discovery, wonder, and gentle chaos.

The tone of the film balances light‑hearted humor with awe‑inspiring moments, weaving the whimsical charm of futuristic gadgets together with the timeless fascination of the dinosaur age. It celebrates friendship, curiosity, and the daring optimism of children who believe that even the most impossible dreams can come true—especially when they have a trusty blue robot cat and a band of friends by their side.

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