Minidora

Doraemon's miniature robot version

A small robot with the same appearance as Doraemon. It is one of Doraemon's secret gadgets, exists in various colors, and red Minidora frequently appears. It plays a role in supporting the lives of Nobita and his friends.

Quotes

  • Sū-sū shī shī wā wā nā nā (Thoroughly investigated and fixed the faulty parts)
  • "Dorara" "Do~rara~" and other emotionally rich utterances

Trivia

  • Minidora has no ears and does not fear mice.
  • Weight is about 1/10th of Doraemon's.
  • Red Minidora often have mischievous and self-centered personalities.
  • Does not stop when tail is pulled but instead rampages.
  • Multi-colored Minidora exist, with varying depictions across works.
  • Speech is fragmentary but understandable to Doraemon and Dorami.

Alternate names

ミニドラえもん Mini Dora ミニドラえもん（ミニドラ）

Tags

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Profile

Species
Robot
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A cat-type robot similar to Doraemon but small-sized, with the basic type lacking ears. Colors vary including red, green, yellow, etc., and red is particularly commonly used. Height varies by work, generally around 13cm to 30cm.
Height
Approx. 12.93cm to approx. 30cm
Weight
Approx. 12.9kg (about 1/10th of Doraemon's weight)
Distinguishing features
  • No ears (since ears were not chewed off, does not fear mice)
  • Individuals with vertical and horizontal lattice patterns also exist
  • Multiple color variations (red, green, yellow, etc.)
Iconic items
  • 4D Pocket
  • Anywhere Door (mini version)
  • Small Light (when used)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mischievous
Detailed personality
Red Minidora particularly stand out with mischievous and self-centered personalities. While they sometimes cause various troubles in the lives of Nobita and his friends, there are also scenes where they help each other. They understand human language but cannot speak, expressing emotions through word fragments like 'Dorara'. Individual differences in personality and color characteristics exist in the works.
Keywords
  • Mischievous
  • Curious
  • Self-centered
  • Adorable
  • Loyal
Talents
  • Use of mini secret gadgets
  • Quick movements
  • Repair ability (handles repairs for broken Doraemon)
  • Special voice and language comprehension
Skills
  • Handling of secret gadgets
  • Situational adaptability
  • Cooperation with companions
Motivation
To help Nobita and others or Doraemon and assist in their daily lives
Habits
Can only speak in fragments, expresses emotions through utterances like 'Dorara'. Gets excited and rampages when its tail is pulled.
Favorite foods
Dorayaki

History

Backstory
Exists as the 'mini version' of a future Doraemon-type robot, serving as one of the secret gadgets from Doraemon or the future world. Various settings are unfolded across multiple stories, movies, short comics, and TV anime, showing differences in movements and personalities.
Debut date
1973-03
Work title
Hari-e Ehon Doraemon (short comic)
Media type
Manga

Appearance in Hari-e Ehon Doraemon

Significant event
Appearance in Hari-e Ehon Doraemon
Description
In 1973, numerous blue Minidora appear in the short story published in the March issue of Kindergarten.

Reader's gadget idea selected

Significant event
Reader's gadget idea selected
Description
In 1986, the idea was selected in the gadget contest featured in Monthly Corocoro Comic.

Publication of Boku Minidoraemon

Significant event
Publication of Boku Minidoraemon
Description
Published in 1987 in the April issue of Elementary School 6th Grader. One Minidoraemon acts in place of Doraemon.

Dorami-chan: Minidora SOS!!! released

Significant event
Dorami-chan: Minidora SOS!!! released
Description
Red Minidora plays a protagonist-level role in the anime movie released on March 11, 1989.

Publication of Doraemon Seriously Ill?

Significant event
Publication of Doraemon Seriously Ill?
Description
Published in 1989 in the October issue of Elementary School 3rd Grader. One with a lattice pattern appears.

Appearance in Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth

Significant event
Appearance in Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth
Description
In 1993, red Minidora appears in the grand long-form comic and movie, contributing to Doraemon's repair.

2112: The Birth of Doraemon released

Significant event
2112: The Birth of Doraemon released
Description
The movie released on March 4, 1995 depicts a setting where multi-colored Minidora are mass-produced.

Multi-color appearances in TV Anime 2nd Series 1st Period

Significant event
Multi-color appearances in TV Anime 2nd Series 1st Period
Description
From 1993 onward, red, yellow, and lime green Minidora appear.

Appearances in TV Anime 2nd Series 2nd Period main episodes

Significant event
Appearances in TV Anime 2nd Series 2nd Period main episodes
Description
From 2005 onward, primarily red Minidora appear.

Relationships

Doraemon

Mentor

Scenes of undertaking proxy tasks for Doraemon or assisting with repairs.

Minidora Soccer Team

Minidora Soccer Team: unknown

Media appearances

Hari-e Ehon Doraemon

Manga / Supporting

1973

Boku Minidoraemon

Manga / Protagonist

1987

Dorami-chan: Minidora SOS!!!

Movie / Protagonist

1989-03-11

Doraemon Seriously Ill?

Manga / Supporting

1989

Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth

Manga / Supporting

1993

Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth

Movie / Supporting

1993

2112: The Birth of Doraemon

Movie / Supporting

1995-03-04

Doraemon (TV Anime 2nd Series 1st Period)

Anime / Supporting

1990s to 1999

Doraemon (TV Anime 2nd Series 2nd Period)

Anime / Supporting

2005 onward

Voice cast and creators

Chie Kitagawa

Voice actor
Chie Kitagawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Dorami-chan Minidora SOS!!! (1989)
Notes
First voice actress

Rei Sakuma

Voice actor
Rei Sakuma
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth, TV anime 1990s
Notes
Second voice actress

Akai Tomato

Voice actor
Akai Tomato
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime up to 2005
Notes
Third voice actress

Hisako Kanemoto

Voice actor
Hisako Kanemoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime from 2017 onward
Notes
Fourth voice actress

Fujiko F. Fujio

Creator name
Fujiko F. Fujio
Role
Original author

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Category
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Availability
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Category
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Availability
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