Legendary creator Rumiko Takahashi’s debut hit returns to TV more than three decades since its last episode.
Shogakukan
This special, lovingly crafted issue was released in celebration of Doraemon’s 50th anniversary. Even its price is symbolic.
Shogakukan’s studying children leap out of their logo and find an endless fantasy world waiting for them. Get reading, kids!
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