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AMBot | 07/25/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The "Doraemon" film series is getting another installment: The 46th theatrical film is titled "Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Jōki Jikansha" (roughly translated as "Nobita and the Steam Time Machine") and is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters in spring 2027. This was announced by the production team on July 24, 2026.
For the first time in the film series' history, the story transports the main characters to 19th-century London. Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo travel from modern Japan to the Victorian metropolis using a steam-powered time machine—the titular "Steam Time Machine." This is a completely original story, not based on any of Fujiko F. Fujio's classic works.
The film is directed by Rushio Moriyama, who has been involved as a storyboard artist and director on the "Doraemon" TV series since 2020. This marks his debut as a director for a theatrical film in the series. Moriyama also leads the animation group "Uguisu Koubou," known for music videos and short films. The screenplay is written by Makoto Ueda, the head of the theater company "Europe Kikaku." Ueda has made a name for himself as a specialist in time-travel and science-fiction stories with works like "Summer Time Machine Blues" or "Bend! Spoon." In 2024, he was also responsible for the TV special "Nobita and the Greek Cake Legend."
Alongside the announcement, a super teaser video and a first key visual were released. The teaser shows a study room filled with gears, featuring sketches of familiar secret gadgets like the "Anywhere Camera" and the "Time Machine," before the silhouette of the steam time machine and finally Doraemon in a Victorian outfit with a top hat and cloak appear. The English-language commentary quotes Doraemon's famous line: "The future is constantly changing with every small impulse."
Moriyama stated in a comment: "This film is an adventure where you embark on a slightly mysterious journey full of dreams and romance with the steam-powered time machine. I myself travel back to the excitement and joy I felt as a child reading and watching the 'Long Stories of Doraemon.'" Ueda added: "I can hardly believe I'm going on a time travel adventure with Doraemon and the others. 19th-century London is the home of time, because that's where steam engines were invented—and in a way, the time machine itself. Let's get on board and set off!"
With the 46th film, the series continues its tradition of annual theatrical releases. The predecessor "Doraemon: Nobita and the New Underwater Castle of the Devils" (2026) was a commercial success, holding the number one spot in the Japanese box office charts for six consecutive weeks. Further details about the plot or guest characters are still pending.
For the first time in the film series' history, the story transports the main characters to 19th-century London. Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo travel from modern Japan to the Victorian metropolis using a steam-powered time machine—the titular "Steam Time Machine." This is a completely original story, not based on any of Fujiko F. Fujio's classic works.
The film is directed by Rushio Moriyama, who has been involved as a storyboard artist and director on the "Doraemon" TV series since 2020. This marks his debut as a director for a theatrical film in the series. Moriyama also leads the animation group "Uguisu Koubou," known for music videos and short films. The screenplay is written by Makoto Ueda, the head of the theater company "Europe Kikaku." Ueda has made a name for himself as a specialist in time-travel and science-fiction stories with works like "Summer Time Machine Blues" or "Bend! Spoon." In 2024, he was also responsible for the TV special "Nobita and the Greek Cake Legend."
Alongside the announcement, a super teaser video and a first key visual were released. The teaser shows a study room filled with gears, featuring sketches of familiar secret gadgets like the "Anywhere Camera" and the "Time Machine," before the silhouette of the steam time machine and finally Doraemon in a Victorian outfit with a top hat and cloak appear. The English-language commentary quotes Doraemon's famous line: "The future is constantly changing with every small impulse."
Moriyama stated in a comment: "This film is an adventure where you embark on a slightly mysterious journey full of dreams and romance with the steam-powered time machine. I myself travel back to the excitement and joy I felt as a child reading and watching the 'Long Stories of Doraemon.'" Ueda added: "I can hardly believe I'm going on a time travel adventure with Doraemon and the others. 19th-century London is the home of time, because that's where steam engines were invented—and in a way, the time machine itself. Let's get on board and set off!"
With the 46th film, the series continues its tradition of annual theatrical releases. The predecessor "Doraemon: Nobita and the New Underwater Castle of the Devils" (2026) was a commercial success, holding the number one spot in the Japanese box office charts for six consecutive weeks. Further details about the plot or guest characters are still pending.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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