Teacher (Ichirō Warasei)

The strict yet caring homeroom teacher in charge of Nobita's class

Homeroom teacher of Nobita's class, a male teacher who is strict but genuinely cares about his students. Known for his distinctive hairstyle and glasses.

Quotes

  • Nobita, well done. Even full of mistakes, it's great that you did it all.
  • You kids always make fun of the teacher.
  • Stand in the hallway!
  • Instead of doing that, you should be studying.
  • You got 100 points, Nobita-kun, well done.

Trivia

  • His unique hairstyle looks like a black book is on his head.
  • Strict with scolding children, but properly acknowledges Nobita's efforts.
  • In the early days, he spoke politely, with a different personality portrayal than now.
  • Frequently depicted giving sermons or encouragement to students in town after school.
  • School name and real name are not specified in the original work, but were temporarily set in the anime.
  • Voice actor Ryōichi Tanaka served from 1981 to 2005, known as the longest fixed voice actor.

Alternate names

Teacher Warasei-sensei Homeroom Teacher

Tags

Doraemon Teacher Homeroom Teacher Elementary School Teacher Character Strict Teacher Nobita Child Guidance Educator Teacher (Doraemon)

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Overweight middle-aged man. Wears rectangular or kamaboko-shaped black-rimmed glasses, with nasolabial folds on his face. His hairstyle has a straight part down the center, with shaved sides and back, giving the impression of a black book on his head. Usually wears a suit.
Weight
Overweight
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Rectangular or kamaboko-shaped glasses
  • Unique hairstyle (straight center part with shaved sides)
Iconic items
  • Suit
  • Black-rimmed glasses

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Extremely strict with misbehavior such as forgetting homework or being late, making students stand in the hallway or assigning large amounts of homework. However, he does not overlook Nobita's efforts or achievements and encourages him, showing a kind side. After school, he walks around the neighborhood, giving sermons or encouragement to his students, demonstrating a caring personality.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Caring
  • Devoted
  • Serious
  • Educationally enthusiastic
  • Strict but kind
  • Stubborn
Motto
Emphasizes the importance of studying and maintains a stance as an educator who does not tolerate laziness.
Talents
  • Child guidance
  • Strict scolding
  • Encouragement
  • Educational knowledge
Skills
  • Class management
  • Handling problem children
  • After-school tutoring
  • Sermons
Motivation
To promote the growth of his students and encourage them to study diligently. He particularly wishes for Nobita's growth.
Habits
Signature scolding phrases like 'Stand in the hallway!' After school, he sermons or praises his students on the street corners.
Favorite places
School, Neighborhood
Disliked situations
Forgetting homework, Tardiness, Sleeping in class

History

Backstory
Detailed background is unknown. In the early serialization, he lived in an apartment room, but later resided in a single-family home. His role as a strict guide for children became established.
Debut date
circa 1970
Work title
Doraemon
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Early in the serialization

Strict guidance for forgetting homework or misconduct

Significant event
Strict guidance for forgetting homework or misconduct
Description
Frequently depicted making children stand in the hallway for forgetting homework or being late, or giving intense scoldings.

Encouraging Nobita's efforts

Significant event
Encouraging Nobita's efforts
Description
There are scenes where he encourages or praises Nobita during 0-point or 100-point tests.

After-school sermons and encouragement

Significant event
After-school sermons and encouragement
Description
Often seen giving sermons or praise to his students in the neighborhood.

Relationships

Teacher's Mother

Mother

Elderly mother living in the countryside. Appears in the anime 'Honne Mirror'.

Nobita

Student

Frequently scolds him harshly but also acknowledges his efforts and encourages him.

Gian

Student

Bullies others but becomes a target for sermons if caught.

Suneo

Student

Has been tricked by lies and given special treatment at times.

Nobita's Class

Nobita's Class: leader

Media appearances

Doraemon

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in the 1970s

Doraemon (1973 version)

Anime / Supporting

1973 TV anime series

Doraemon (1979 version)

Anime / Supporting

1979 TV anime series (1st period)

Doraemon (2005 version)

Anime / Supporting

2005 TV anime series (2nd period)

The Night Before Nobita's Wedding

Movie / Supporting

Movie special episode

Voice cast and creators

Shū Katō

Voice actor
Shū Katō
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime 1st Series (1st voice actor)

Masashi Amamori

Voice actor
Masashi Amamori
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime 1st Series (2nd voice actor)

Ryōichi Tanaka

Voice actor
Ryōichi Tanaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime 2nd Series 1st Period (1981-2005)
Notes
Representative voice actor. Served for a long period.

Wataru Takagi

Voice actor
Wataru Takagi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime 2nd Series 2nd Period (2005 onwards)

Kazuhiko Inoue

Voice actor
Kazuhiko Inoue
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Some early periods

Fujiko F. Fujio

Creator name
Fujiko F. Fujio
Role
Original author

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