Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Chikyû Symphony

*Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony* (2024) delivers a fresh and vibrant take on the beloved *Doraemon* series, infusing it with a musical flair that resonates with both long-time fans and newcomers. The film centers around Nobita and his friends, who find themselves on a mission to help an alien boy named Luke save his home planet from an impending environmental disaster. As the plot unfolds, music emerges as a key theme, not only driving the story forward but also becoming the tool through which the characters bond and discover their inner strength.

The movie beautifully blends the familiar charm of the *Doraemon* universe with a new, exhilarating adventure. Visually, it impresses with its striking animation and attention to detail. From the futuristic landscapes of Luke's world to the sweeping space sequences, the film's animation is both vibrant and immersive. The fantastical environments are complemented by some truly breathtaking visual effects, especially during the movie's musical scenes. The attention to detail and fluid animation enhance the overall experience, making it a visual delight for audiences of all ages.

One of the standout features of *Nobita's Earth Symphony* is its soundtrack. Music plays a central role in the plot, and the film excels in using its musical sequences to convey emotion and drive the narrative. The songs are catchy, uplifting, and emotionally resonant, enhancing the themes of friendship, cooperation, and environmental awareness. The music adds an extra layer of depth to the story, leaving a lasting impression and elevating the film beyond its traditional adventure roots.

While the core *Doraemon* characters remain as lovable as ever, the introduction of Luke provides a new dynamic that refreshes the storyline. Luke's presence encourages Nobita and his friends to grow, showcasing their development as they tackle new challenges and learn the importance of unity. The film doesn't stray far from the light-hearted, humorous tone that fans love, but it also introduces moments of emotional depth that add substance to the story.

The central theme of environmental conservation is skillfully woven into the narrative without overshadowing the lightheartedness of the film. The characters' journey toward understanding the significance of protecting nature feels organic, and the film cleverly incorporates lessons on sustainability and the power of teamwork. These messages are delivered in a way that is accessible for younger audiences while remaining thought-provoking for adults.

Overall, *Nobita's Earth Symphony* is an engaging and visually captivating film that blends adventure, music, and meaningful themes in a way that feels both familiar and fresh. While it doesn't necessarily break new ground in terms of plot, it remains a strong entry in the *Doraemon* series. The film offers an enjoyable cinematic experience for families, with a heartwarming story, memorable music, and a powerful message about the importance of working together to safeguard the future. Fans of the franchise will find much to love, while newcomers will be introduced to the magic of *Doraemon* in a delightful new way.

In this movie, Nobita and his friends respond to a mysterious request seeking help from "talented musicians". I was very intrigued when I first heard about the premise, because music is a theme that the Doraemon films had not really explored before. Now that the movie has been released, I'm happy to report that I had a pretty good time with it. Beyond the handling of its main subject matter, I enjoyed that the foreshadowing here was surprisingly well thought out. There's so much setup in the beginning and middle of the story that pays off at the end. This includes the use of a gadget (the Future Diary) that would probably be considered "too overpowered" to be acknowledged in a typical Doraemon movie!

The film does have its flaws, of course, and the biggest in my opinion come down to the pacing. Several moments that are framed as emotional or dramatic are resolved or brushed aside too quickly, when they would've benefited from being given more time and gravitas. There's also some ending fatigue that kept me second-guessing, "Is this the climax? No, wait, is this the climax?"

However, the actual climax is quite nicely done and well worth experiencing in theaters for full effect. (It's a musical performance after all, as is pretty much a given in a movie about music.) As a tribute to the importance and appeal of music to humanity, I think the movie is very much a success.

As usual for a Doraemon movie, most of the character focus is on Nobita and his new movie-exclusive friends, but the rest of the main cast does have an active presence throughout. One thing I would've liked to see is more elaboration on why each character is deemed compatible with the instruments that they're assigned for their performances. Gian is said to be suited to playing the tuba due to his lung capacity, and the relevance of the recorder to Nobita's character arc is self-evident, but no such explanations are given for why Suneo gets the violin or why Shizuka is assigned to percussion.

Speaking of which, I thought there were some missed opportunities for Shizuka's involvement considering that she's the one main character who has an established affinity for playing musical instruments outside of school. Even so, the movie does at least acknowledge both her piano and violin playing (albeit the latter only during the end credits). It's also refreshing to see a Doraemon movie that doesn't contain a bath scene or any other similarly distasteful joke involving her.

I swear that this is the only movie of Doraemon which literally made me think is the masterpiece....really as compared to other movies this is one of the best movie. Here Nobita,Shizuka,Suneo and Gian along with our king Doraemon appeared to ba as the best characters........ Really I love this movie... thank you to the [roducer for making masterpiece like this. Welcome all are there to support the creation and we wish that they will produce more masterpieces like this. It's my 2nd time to see this movie. Words are falling short to rate this movie and honestly speaking thank you for giving us the opportunity to see this fantastic movie.

Now I am someone who hasn't watched any episode of Doraemon, but I have seen clips of these character and I did watch a movie with these character in 1998. Now, I have watched this movie and I has a lot of fun.

Positives for Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024): The movie's animation looks absolutely gorgeous from start to finish. I really enjoyed the characters of Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Gian and Suneo here and I won't mind watching another moive with these charcaters again. I love how the movie incorporates music into its plot perfectly. The musical sequences themselves are phenomenal and I had a lot of fun with them.

Negatives for Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024): The pacing of the movie is horrible to where it is being too slow with its storytelling. There are other times where the movie brushes off all of the more dramatic and emotional moments with the characters.

Overall, Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024) is a great anime movie with great music and I would recommend this to anyone espeically if they're fans of Doraemon.

Earth symphony is a decent doraemon movie but don't give any lasting impression not only story wise but also music wise.

Considering the movie is about an orchestra, I was expecting something more from the music, the VA for micca though sounds good,but her lines sounds edited in and monotonous, kinda like a recording of a random child told to read a line from a script.plus with the way the movie tells it's story,makes me unable to sympathize with the story and characters all the more.

I understand that doraemon is a story aimed for kids and are thus kept simple,but the movie for me have too many foreshadowing that failed to bring anything worthwhile to the movie, gag sections that is just there for the sake of being there, and characters with stories that are told in a half hearted way, making the movie overall feels unimpressive and leave something to be desired.

If anyone new wants a good doraemon movie, I recommend my personal favorites, 2006 nobita's dinosaur,2008 nobita and the green giant,and 1986 nobita and the steel troops.