Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur 2006

Adventure

Family

Animation

Fantasy

Runtime

107 mins

Language

Japanese

Directed by

Ayumu Watanabe

Made by

ADK

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Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur Plot Summary

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Suneo shows a fossil of a dinosaur claw to everyone except Nobita. Nobita Megumi Oohara is furious and declares he will prove there’s a living dinosaur. Doraemon Wasabi Mizuta refuses to help him, so Nobita digs on a hillside and earns punishment from a nearby landlord who forces him to unearth a hole. He finds an egg-shaped stone, uses a time wrap to restore it to its former form, and after warming it, the egg hatches to reveal a Futabasaurus, Piisuke Ryunosuke Kamiki. Instead of immediately sharing Piisuke with the others, Nobita waits for it to grow while making a deal with the others. However, as Piisuke grows too large, Nobita and Doraemon hide him in the nearby lake but attract the attention of a mysterious assailant from the 24th century who wants to purchase Piisuke from Nobita. Worried about the risk of Piisuke being found and overwhelmed by the burden of care, Doraemon and Nobita decide to act.

They transport Piisuke back in time to the Late Cretaceous, but are attacked by the same assailant who had tried to broker a deal. They manage to escape and reunite with their friends, though Nobita’s claim is met with skepticism. When Gian Subaru Kimura and Suneo Tomokazu Seki confront Nobita about his story, he runs into Shizuka Yumi Kakazu, who is initially inclined to doubt him as well. To prove Piisuke’s existence, Nobita brings them to his house and tries to show Piisuke, but when proof fails, they end up watching Piisuke on a television monitor. They realize, to their shock, that Piisuke has actually been carried to the North American shore after the time machine was attacked. With the clock ticking, the group heads toward that distant coast, even though the time machine itself is overloaded and destroyed upon their arrival.

On the North American shore, they locate Piisuke and finally accept Nobita’s claim. Doraemon suggests the group enjoy the beach while he works on a fix for the time machine, but he delivers only a grim update: the machine is broken and must be returned to Nobita’s desk in faraway Japan if they ever want to go home. That night, a massive Tyrannosaurus emerges from the forest, and Doraemon uses his Momotaro Dango to calm it and guide it back into the wild. The group sets out to cross the ancient land bridge of Beringia, meeting a parade of dinosaurs who either aid or hinder their passage, including Brontosaurus and Ornithomimus, and they fend off a pack of Pteranodons that shred their bamboo-powered flycraft.

Their peril escalates when a group of dinosaur hunters from the 24th century—working for a fossil collector named Dollmanstein—appear and offer to return them home in exchange for Piisuke. The kids refuse the deal, so they craft a clever trap, sculpting mud statues of the hunters and placing them in cars as decoys, and escape by raft. The chase intensifies, and the friends are eventually separated, with Gian, Suneo, and Shizuka captured by the hunters while Nobita, Doraemon, and Piisuke plummet over a waterfall. A gadget from Doraemon saves the trio, but Piisuke must be left behind for safety as they slip away and regroup downstream.

They locate the hunters’ camp, where Gian, Suneo, and Shizuka are used as bait for a roaming Tyrannosaurus. The hunters press for Piisuke, and when the huge predator is unleashed, the Time Patrol arrives to intervene, sealing the hunters’ fate. Piisuke is safely returned to his homeland in the Late Cretaceous of Japan, and Nobita and his friends bid him farewell before finally returning to the present time.

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Nobita's challenge to prove a living dinosaur

Suneo reveals a fossil claw to everyone except Nobita. Nobita is furious and vows to prove there is a living dinosaur, while Doraemon refuses to help. The moment sets Nobita on a reckless course of digging on a hillside.

Nobita's neighborhood / hillside

Punishment and discovery of the egg-shaped stone

Nobita digs on the hillside as punishment from a landlord. While digging, he uncovers an egg-shaped stone and accidentally triggers a time-warp that restores it to life. He warms it, and the egg hatches into a Futabasaurus named Piisuke.

Hillside near Nobita's home

Hiding Piisuke to protect him

Rather than revealing Piisuke immediately, Nobita lets him grow and makes a deal with the others to keep him hidden. They stash Piisuke in a nearby lake to avoid detection. This secrecy weighs on Nobita as the creature grows.

Nearby lake

Mysterious 24th-century buyer appears

A mysterious assailant from the 24th century appears, eager to purchase Piisuke from Nobita. Doraemon and Nobita worry about the danger of keeping Piisuke hidden. The encounter signals that Piisuke will soon be forced into the larger conflict.

Near the lake

Time travel to the Late Cretaceous and escape

Nobita and Doraemon decide to move Piisuke to safety by sending him back in time to the Late Cretaceous. The trip is interrupted by the same pursuer, and the group barely escapes. They reunite with their friends after the chaotic transport.

Late Cretaceous

Skepticism and proof via home viewing

Back in the present, Nobita's friends doubt his tale. Gian and Suneo confront him, and even Shizuka initially doubts. To prove Piisuke exists, Nobita takes them to his house and shows the creature on a TV monitor, revealing Piisuke was actually carried to North America during the attack.

Nobita's house

Piisuke found on the North American shore

The group realizes Piisuke is on the North American shore after the time machine is attacked. They set out to reach that distant coast before the machine fails completely. The machine is overloaded and destroyed upon arrival.

North American shore

Arrival and grim update on the time machine

On the shore, they locate Piisuke and finally accept Nobita's claim. Doraemon tries to fix the time machine but grimly reveals it is broken and must be returned to Nobita's desk in Japan for a future homeward journey.

North American shore

Calming a Tyrannosaurus and forming the journey

That night, a massive Tyrannosaurus emerges from the forest. Doraemon uses his Momotaro Dango to calm it and guide it back into the wild. The group prepares to cross the ancient land bridge of Beringia.

that night North American coast

Crossing Beringia with dinosaurs' aid and threats

They travel the ancient land bridge of Beringia, meeting a parade of dinosaurs who help or hinder their passage, including Brontosaurus and Ornithomimus. They fend off a pack of Pteranodons that threaten their bamboo-powered raft.

Beringia land bridge

Fossil hunters arrive and capture tension

A group of dinosaur hunters from the 24th century led by Dollmanstein appears and offers to return them home in exchange for Piisuke. The kids refuse, and Nobita's group crafts a trap using mud statues to mislead the hunters and escape by raft.

Along the land bridge

Separation during the chase

The chase intensifies, splitting the friends. Gian, Suneo, and Shizuka are captured by the hunters while Nobita, Doraemon, and Piisuke fall over a waterfall. A gadget from Doraemon saves the trio, but Piisuke is left behind for safety as they continue downstream.

Rough river area

Final rescue and Time Patrol intervention

The group locates the hunters' camp, where Gian, Suneo, and Shizuka are used as bait for a roaming Tyrannosaurus. The Time Patrol arrives and intervenes, sealing the hunters' fate and rescuing them. Piisuke is saved and returned to his homeland.

Hunters' camp / vicinity

Piisuke's return and the journey home

Piisuke is safely returned to the Late Cretaceous of Japan, and Nobita and friends bid him farewell before returning to the present time. They face the grim reality that home is possible only with the time machine's repair.

Late Cretaceous of Japan

Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur Characters

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Nobita (Megumi Oohara)

Nobita is driven by a fierce desire to prove Piisuke exists, which leads him to take risks like hiding the dinosaur and negotiating with friends. He often acts with childlike optimism but learns that honesty and teamwork are essential. His determination evolves into a deeper sense of responsibility for his friends and Piisuke.

🎯 Determined 🧠 Curious

Doraemon (Wasabi Mizuta)

Doraemon serves as the group's practical problem-solver, even when reluctant at first to help Nobita. He ultimately uses his gadgets and ingenuity to repair the time machine and protect his friends. His calm, protective nature helps the team weather the dangers of both past and present.

🤖 Loyal 🧭 Inventive

Piisuke (Ryunosuke Kamiki)

Piisuke is a young Futabasaurus discovered by Nobita. The hatchling's growth and vulnerability become the driving force of the mission. His safety becomes central as the group faces hunters who seek to exploit him for their own gain.

🧸 Gentle 🌿 Vulnerable

Shizuka (Yumi Kakazu)

Shizuka starts skeptical of Nobita's tale but gradually joins the journey, offering support and courage. Her involvement helps temper impulsive decisions with thoughtful consideration. She embodies trust and friendship within the group.

💡 Smart 🎀 Caring

Gian (Subaru Kimura)

Gian brings brash energy to the group, often challenging Nobita yet remaining a loyal ally when danger rises. His protective instincts surface during confrontations with the hunters and the chaotic prehistoric world.

💪 Brash 🔥 Impulsive

Suneo (Tomokazu Seki)

Suneo contributes curiosity and cunning to the group dynamic. He questions Nobita’s claims but ultimately participates in the plan to outsmart the pursuers. His appetite for excitement mirrors the high-stakes adventure around them.

🧠 Cunning 🎈 Adventurous

Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur Settings

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Time period

Present day; Late Cretaceous

The story alternates between present-day Japan and the Late Cretaceous epoch. Nobita and friends use a time-warp device to reach a dinosaur-filled past, then race to bring Piisuke back to his homeland. As dangers escalate, the group must repair the timeline or risk being stranded in the past.

Location

Nobita's hillside, North American shore, Late Cretaceous Japan, Beringia land bridge

The action unfolds across Nobita's hillside world, the coast of present-day North America, and the prehistoric landscapes of Late Cretaceous Japan. The journey traverses ancient coastlines and ice-bridged routes via time travel, bringing the friends into contact with diverse dinosaur species. These shifting settings are bound together by a race to protect Piisuke and return home before the time machine breaks.

🗺️ Adventure 🦕 Dinosaurs 🧭 Time travel

Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur Themes

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🧭

Adventure

A peril-filled quest drives the group through deserts of time and seas of dinosaurs. The crew relies on courage, quick thinking, and teamwork to outmaneuver threats. The journey tests friendships and pushes each character to act beyond their comfort zone.

🦕

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs are not just backdrop; they shape the narrative as both obstacles and allies. The characters navigate a world where dinosaurs roam freely, highlighting coexistence and respect for these ancient creatures. The film uses prehistoric life to explore wonder, danger, and responsibility.

⏳

Time Travel

Time travel raises questions about consequences and responsibility. The group must protect Piisuke and avoid altering history while facing a relentless pursuit from 24th-century hunters. The motif emphasizes careful choices and the value of home.

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Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur Spoiler-Free Summary

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In a world where everyday life in suburban Japan seamlessly blends with fantastical technology, a shy but hopeful boy discovers an ancient secret hidden beneath his backyard. Armed with Doraemon’s miraculous Time Cloth, Nobita awakens a long‑lost dinosaur egg, and from it hatches a gentle creature he names Piisuke. The moment the tiny dinosaur opens its eyes, a sense of wonder and responsibility floods the neighborhood, turning a simple school‑day into the start of an extraordinary bond.

The film’s tone balances warmhearted comedy with the awe of science‑fiction adventure. Doraemon, the blue robotic cat from the future, provides the gadgets that make the impossible feel routine, while Shizuka, Gian and Suneo bring their distinct personalities—curiosity, boldness, and playful rivalry—to the mix. Together they form a tight‑knit group whose friendship is tested and deepened by the presence of a creature that belongs to a time long gone. Their interactions are peppered with humor, gentle teasing, and moments of genuine care, creating a lively atmosphere that invites the audience to share in both the excitement of discovery and the tenderness of looking after something vulnerable.

As Piisuke grows, the friends realize that the dinosaur’s rightful home lies far beyond their present era. With Doraemon’s iconic time‑machine humming beneath a sky that feels both familiar and limitless, they set out on a daring journey across epochs. The premise promises a blend of heart‑pounding travel through time and the quieter, uplifting lessons that come from nurturing a new life. Love, courage, and the bonds of friendship become the guiding forces that push the group forward, hinting at an adventure where every hop through history is as much about growing up as it is about returning a long‑lost creature to where it belongs.

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