Nobita's Grandma

Quotes

I've had a feeling like that for a while now.
I had a feeling about that.
If Nobita-chan is crying, I can't sleep out of worry.
Daruma-san is so great.
Papa is a spoiled child too.

Trivia

Nobita's paternal grandmother, widowed before Nobita's birth.
Doted on young Nobita and never doubted what he said, serving as his greatest supporter.
Height is about up to young Nobita's shoulders, typically in Japanese attire. Early depictions had ponytail, later unified to bun hairstyle.
Depictions with and without glasses vary by work.
Cause of death not explicitly stated in the story, but presumed to be illness.
Eldest son is Nobisuke Nobi. Nobita Nobi is her grandson.

Alternate names

Grandma Mama Mother

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Female

Appearance

Overall appearance: An elegant elderly woman in Japanese attire with slightly long white hair tied back. In some works, she wears glasses.
Height: About up to young Nobita's shoulder height
Hair color: Silver
Distinguishing features: White hair

Japanese attire

Glasses appearance varies by work
Iconic items: Sleeveless haori

Drawstring pouch

Yukata (when sleeping)

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Kind
Detailed personality: She truly doted on young Nobita from the bottom of her heart and was his greatest supporter and understanding figure. She never doubted what Nobita said and treated him warmly. She is also depicted as Nobita's father Nobisuke's most beloved mother, portrayed as a kind and caring person.
Keywords: Kind

Compassionate

Caring

Warm

Trusting
Talents: Child-rearing knowledge and love

Giving people a sense of security
Skills: All household chores

Dressing in Japanese clothing

Bedside nursing
Motivation: Wishes for the healthy growth and happiness of her young grandson Nobita.

History

Backstory: Nobita's paternal grandmother, widowed before Nobita's birth. She had multiple children, with her eldest son being Nobisuke. She lived with the family during Nobita's early childhood. Kindly doted on her grandson and strongly influenced Nobita's personality formation. She passed away due to illness when Nobita was in kindergarten. The exact cause of death is not clearly depicted, but it is presumed to be some kind of illness.
Debut date: 1970-10
Work title: Grandma (Shogaku Sannensei November 1970 issue)
Media type: Manga

First appearance in manga 'Grandma'

Significant event: First appearance in manga 'Grandma'
Description: Appears as the doting grandmother of young Nobita in the manga published in October 1970.

Anime debut

Significant event: Anime debut
Description: June 10, 1973, in the first TV anime series as the episode 'Nobita's Grandma'.

Death

Significant event: Death
Description: Setting where she died of illness when Nobita was in kindergarten, later having a significant impact on Nobita's personality formation.

Movie 'Memories of Grandma'

Significant event: Movie 'Memories of Grandma'
Description: Theatrical anime released on March 11, 2000, featuring a touching episode as Nobita's grandmother.

Relationships

Nobisuke Nobi

Child

Son and Nobita's father. Raised her beloved son strictly yet kindly.

Nobita Nobi

Grandparent

Grandson. Doted on him from a young age and was Nobita's greatest supporter.

Media appearances

Grandma

Manga / Protagonist

October 1970, Shogaku Sannensei

Doraemon (1st series)

Anime / Supporting

June 10, 1973

Doraemon (2nd series)

Anime / Supporting

Multiple appearances (1979~, 1986~, 2006~)

Memories of Grandma

Movie / Supporting

March 11, 2000

STAND BY ME Doraemon 2