On October 27, 2023, we sat down with a representative from Jie Li Publishing, who shared exciting news about the beloved character, Doraemon. As 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the Doraemon comic series, originally published in 1974, it’s also a significant year for the characters, with Nobita set to turn 60 and Doraemon celebrating his 88th birthday.

In celebration of this milestone, Jie Li Publishing is introducing an official picture book series titled “Doraemon Children’s Picture Books,” which will hit the shelves this October.

The series consists of four delightful titles: “Doraemon’s Amazing Pocket,” “Eating Shaved Ice on the Iceberg,” “Building a Subway for Dad,” and “Eating Music with the Recording Flower.” This collection is carefully curated from the many works by Fujiko Fujio, the creator of Doraemon, and features adaptations by Mina Kawabe, a writer for the Doraemon animated series, alongside illustrations by artist Hiromi Tsuboi.

Each book focuses on themes relevant to children’s growth, blending engaging narratives with valuable lessons. Through the stories of Doraemon, readers will learn about courage, justice, friendship, kindness, and cooperation. Moreover, the books include interactive games like “Find It” and “Maze Walking,” allowing children to enjoy a playful reading experience.

Doraemon, an iconic franchise born in 1969, has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Since 2015, ten feature films from the Doraemon series have been released in China. The animated series boasts an impressive 2577 episodes spanning four seasons, with the first season alone achieving a staggering 1.6 billion views. On the literary front, the Doraemon book series has sold approximately 5 million copies, with a total value surpassing 100 million yuan.

This exciting new venture certainly paves the way for many more adventures with Doraemon and his friends!