Nobita Nobi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nobita Nobi
Doraemon character
Nobita Nobi as he appears in the 2005 Doraemon anime.
First appearance	December 1969
Created by	Fujiko Fujio
Voiced by	Japanese: Yoshiko Ōta (1973), Noriko Ohara (1979 – March 2005), Hiroko Maruyama (stand-in for Ohara), Megumi Ōhara (April 2005 – present) Makiko Ōmoto (2000; Teen), Mai Kadowaki (2005–2007; Teen) Kōzō Shioya (1984; Adult), Shingo Hiromori (1987–1990; Adult), Noriko Ohara (2000–2004; Adult), Tōru Ōkawa (2005; Adult), Hideyuki Hori (2006; Adult), Satoshi Tsumabuki (Stand by Me Doraemon; Adult) English: Steven Bednarski (1985), Denise Tan (2002-2003), Johnny Yong Bosch (2014-2015)
Information
Nickname(s)	Noby (Bang Zoom! English dub)
Gender	Male
Children	Nobisuke Nobi (future son)
Relatives	Nobisuke Nobi (father) Tamako Nobi (mother) Nobirou Nobi (paternal uncle) Nobie Nobi (cousin) Tamao Kataoka (maternal uncle) Nobiru Nobi (paternal grandfather) Nobita's Grandmother (paternal grandmother) Sewashi Nobi (future great-great-grandson)
Nationality	Japanese
Age	10
Birthday	August 7, 1961 (1969) August 7, 1964 (1973) August 7, 1973 (1979) August 7, 1999 (2005)
Hometown	Tokyo, Japan

Nobita Nobi (野比のび太, Nobi Nobita) is a famous character from the Doraemon anime and manga series. This popular series was created by Fujiko Fujio. In English, Nobita is sometimes called Noby Nobi.

Nobita is an elementary school student who lives in Tokyo, Japan. He is the only child of Nobisuke and Tamako Nobi. Nobita is often looked after by Doraemon, a friendly robot cat from the future. Doraemon was sent back in time by Nobita's great-great-grandson to help him. Nobita and Doraemon are very well-known characters, not just in Japan but around the world.

Nobita's Personality and Traits

Nobita is shown as a character who has some challenges. He is not very good at sports or physical activities. He can also be a bit lazy and sometimes avoids thinking hard. Nobita often acts like a young child.

He does not enjoy reading books and struggles with science. For example, he doesn't understand what an eclipse is. Nobita loves to take naps whenever he can. He is even known as 'The Lazy King' because of this.

When Nobita gets one of Doraemon's cool gadgets, he likes to show it off. He usually shows them to his classmate, Shizuka. Shizuka is also his future love interest. He does not show them to his other schoolmates, Suneo and Gian. Nobita often feels jealous of Dekisugi. Dekisugi is good at everything and Shizuka admires him.

A typical day for Nobita can be tough. He often arrives late for school and falls asleep in class. He usually gets low scores on his tests. His teacher might scold him, or Gian and Suneo might tease him. He sometimes falls into puddles or gets chased by dogs. His mother often scolds him for not finishing his chores. Most people, except Shizuka, tend to pick on him.

Nobita's Good Qualities

Even with his challenges, Nobita has many good qualities. He is kind-hearted and can be very brave. Sometimes, he even shows a strong work ethic. In some longer stories, Nobita has risked his life to help others. He has even saved entire civilizations!

Some episodes suggest that his bad grades are due to laziness. It is not because he isn't smart. Nobita is also very creative. He often finds new ways to use Doraemon's gadgets. For instance, he once used a "broadcasting mirror" for advertising. Doraemon himself could not think of a use for it.

Another example is how he uses Doraemon's "power of wind" fans. These fans create a gust of wind with a gentle wave. Nobita uses them to fly freely. He also uses the "voice hardener" for transportation. Doraemon thought this gadget was useless, but Nobita found a way!

Nobita's Role in Doraemon

The main idea of the Doraemon series is about the friendship between Doraemon and Nobita. Nobita meets Doraemon after the robot travels back in time. Doraemon is sent by Nobita's future great-great-grandson, Sewashi Nobi. Sewashi wants to help Nobita have a better life. This way, his future family can also have a better future.

In the original timeline, Nobita had a lot of bad luck. He got very poor grades and was often bullied. A common funny moment in the series is Nobita crying. He often begs Doraemon to use his gadgets to solve a problem. This usually happens at the start of an episode. Nobita often relies a lot on Doraemon.

He asks Doraemon for many things. Sometimes he wants gadgets to get back at Gian and Suneo. Other times, he wants something cool to show off. This happens after Suneo brags about his trips or special games.

Nobita in Other Shows and Ads

Japanese actor Satoshi Tsumabuki played Nobita in live-action TV commercials. These ads were made by Toyota between 2011 and 2016. The commercials showed the characters as adults, about 20 years later.

Nobita has also appeared in educational manga. He has been part of public service campaigns. For example, the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) used him. They made posters with Doraemon, Nobita, and other characters. These posters encouraged good manners on trains. This was especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.

See also

In Spanish: Nobita Nobi para niños