Tamako Nobi

Nobita's mother and housewife

Nobita's mother and housewife who appears in 'Doraemon'. Depicted as a strict but sometimes gentle strict mom.

Quotes

  • “If you resemble him, no doubt excellent grades!” - Nobisuke's evaluation
  • “Mama's angry face scarier than werewolf” - from Nobita's essay
  • “Waiting with onigiri” - kindly at Nobita's homecoming
  • “No, this is a dream! I don't believe it!” - denying secret gadget mysteries
  • “Nobichan” - nickname by self and family

Trivia

  • Maiden name 'Kataoka' but unrelated to real-life Tamako Kataoka.
  • Troublemaker who often mishandles secret gadgets harming family.
  • Refused Nobita's pet-keeping over 100 times due to animal hate.
  • Some episodes set her as beautiful without glasses.
  • Has housewife hobbies like flower arranging and chorus.
  • Depicted as most clumsy and blundering in family.

Alternate names

Tama-chan Mama Nobita's Mama Tamako Kataoka

Tags

Doraemon Tamako Nobi Nobita's mother Housewife Strict mom Animal hater Nearsighted Fujiko Fujio Secret gadgets

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Relatively tall and nearsighted, wears glasses. Sometimes depicted as beautiful when glasses are removed.
Height
Somewhat tall
Weight
58kg (rebound anime depiction)
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Nearsighted and wears glasses
  • Habit of licking lips with tongue
  • Large eyes when glasses removed
Iconic items
  • Glasses

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Primarily supports the family as a housewife and takes a very strict educational attitude toward Nobita. Also has emotional and hysterical sides at times, causing trouble by using or discarding secret gadgets without permission. Hates animals and is negative about keeping pets. Nearsighted, sometimes has an eye expression similar to Nobita's, but fundamentally a realist with a family-oriented side.
Keywords
  • Strict mom
  • Strict
  • Animal hater
  • Realist
  • Hysterical
  • Nearsighted
  • Homely
  • Clumsy
Talents
  • All housework
  • Flower arranging
  • Singing
  • Cooking
Skills
  • Child-rearing
  • Household management
  • Chorus activities
  • Scolding technique
Motivation
Raising Nobita to grow and become a fine child
Habits
Has a habit of licking lips with tongue
Favorite foods
Whiskey (high-quality), Onigiri
Hobbies
Flower arranging, Chorus
Favorite colors
unknown
Favorite places
Home
Disliked insects
Cockroach, Rat
Animal
Dog, Cat, Animals in general
Disliked situations
Nobita's poor grades, Misuse of secret gadgets

History

Backstory
Maiden name is "Kataoka". Family includes husband Nobisuke, son Nobita, younger brother Tamao, mother, and older brother figure. Proposed to by Nobisuke before marriage and wed. Personality initially doting mother type but later established as strict education mom image. Nearsighted and wears glasses. Hates animals and consistently prohibits Nobita's pet-keeping. Sometimes unwittingly misuses or disposes of secret gadgets causing trouble. Family-oriented yet short-tempered, feared by Nobita as terrifying existence.
Debut date
1970-12
Work title
Doraemon
Media type
Manga

Marriage and family formation

Significant event
Marriage and family formation
Description
After marriage to Nobisuke, gives birth to Nobita and becomes supporting mother of the household.

Strict education toward Nobita

Significant event
Strict education toward Nobita
Description
Continuously scolds Nobita harshly for poor grades and laziness.

Animal hater

Significant event
Animal hater
Description
Numerous episodes hating animals and prohibiting Nobita's pet-keeping.

Secret gadget troubles

Significant event
Secret gadget troubles
Description
Multiple instances of harming Nobita and others by using or discarding secret gadgets without understanding.

Relationships

Nobisuke Nobi

Spouse

Husband. Long relationship from pre-marriage proposal. Often argue but support family.

Nobita Nobi

Child

Only son. Troubled by poor grades but cherishes deeply.

Tamao

Sibling

Younger brother. Gentle and timid personality.

Doraemon

Does not acknowledge as family but relies on for housework or secret gadgets at times.

Nobita's family

Nobita's family: leader

Media appearances

Doraemon

Manga / Supporting

1970 serialization onward

Doraemon (1979-)

Anime / Supporting

1979 TV series

Doraemon (2005 version)

Anime / Supporting

2005 TV series

Doraemon movie series

Movie / Supporting

Multiple works

Voice cast and creators

Noriko Ohara

Voice actor
Noriko Ohara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 1st series
Notes
First

Sachiko Chijo

Voice actor
Sachiko Chijo
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 2nd series part 1

Kotono Mitsuishi

Voice actor
Kotono Mitsuishi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime 2nd series part 2
Notes
3rd

Fujiko Fujio (Fujiko F. Fujio)

Creator name
Fujiko Fujio (Fujiko F. Fujio)
Role
Original author

Related goods

Tamako Nobi figure

Item name
Tamako Nobi figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Doraemon goods (Tamako Nobi motif accessories)

Item name
Doraemon goods (Tamako Nobi motif accessories)
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular