Tamako Nobi, mother of Nobita Nobi, appears as a slim woman with black hair and rounded glasses, occasionally removed to expose her wide eyes. Her design subtly shifts across adaptations: early 1973 anime iterations feature brown hair, later adjusted to the manga’s black-haired portrayal. She dons blouses, skirts, and an apron, emphasizing her role as a homemaker dedicated to cooking, cleaning, and meticulous budget management. Strict and quick-tempered, she’s swift to reprimand Nobita for poor grades, laziness, or disorganization, urging him to study or tidy up—a reflex rooted in her childhood, where her own mother disciplined her for skipped chores and secret playtime, as shown in flashbacks. Beneath her sternness lies genuine concern for Nobita’s future, channeled through firm guidance. Her fears surface explosively around insects, especially cockroaches, triggering loud, panicked reactions. Financially prudent, she rejects nonessential spending—pets, gadgets—favoring practicality. This pragmatism extends to accepting occasional help from Doraemon for chores. Rare glimpses of vulnerability emerge when reflecting on her past or confronting Nobita’s dangerous missteps, though she never wavers in holding him accountable. Media adaptations introduce nuanced evolutions: the 2005 anime exaggerates her anger with glowing white eyes, while modern voice acting softens her once-sharp tone. In *Stand by Me Doraemon*, her response to Nobita ingesting a truth potion—mixing irritation, confusion, and latent care—showcases her complexity, though she remains oblivious to the potion’s magic. Her mantra, “You need to work twice as hard as others only to have half the result,” crystallizes her no-nonsense philosophy. The trivia of her maiden name, Kataoka—randomly selected by the manga team—adds a playful footnote to her backstory. While her discipline occasionally borders on severity, every action stems from a resolve to equip Nobita for life’s hurdles, merging unwavering expectations with maternal devotion.