The 2005 TV anime series Doraemon, based on the manga by Fujiko F. Fujio, is available for unlimited streaming on six major platforms in Japan: U-NEXT, Netflix, Hulu, Lemino, FOD, and TELASA. Each service differs in monthly pricing and free-trial availability.
Top Pick: U-NEXT
U-NEXT stands out as the most recommended option, offering a 31-day free trial plus 500 yen in bonus points upon first registration. After the trial, the monthly fee is 2,189 yen (tax included), with 1,200 points awarded every month thereafter. Points can be used to rent new-release films and other premium content. Beyond anime, U-NEXT also covers movies, dramas, magazines, and manga all in one app.
Note that episodes #1–#9 of Doraemon on U-NEXT are scheduled to leave the service on November 14, 2026, so viewers who want to start from the beginning should watch soon.
Streaming Services at a Glance
- U-NEXT — Unlimited, 2,189 yen/month, 31-day free trial + 500-yen points
- Netflix — Unlimited, from 890 yen/month (ad-supported plan), no free trial
- Hulu — Unlimited, 1,320 yen/month, no free trial
- Lemino — Unlimited, 550 yen/month, 14-day free trial + 550 pt
- FOD — Unlimited, first month free — Note: Doraemon on FOD ends November 14, 2026
- TELASA — Unlimited, 660 yen/month (first month free); also accessible via the TELASA for Prime Video add-on channel at 600 yen/month with a 30-day free trial
- TSUTAYA DISCAS — DVD home delivery rental, 定額レンタル8ダブル plan at 2,200 yen/month, 30-day free trial (no return deadline, no late fees)
Amazon Prime Video does not include Doraemon in its standard Prime membership, but it can be watched by subscribing separately to the TELASA for Prime Video add-on channel. No availability was confirmed on DMM TV, dアニメストア, or Disney+.
Catching the Latest Episode for Free
Doraemon airs on the TV Asahi network every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. After broadcast, the latest episode is available for a limited time as a free catch-up stream on TVer and ABEMA. The official YouTube channel 「【公式】ドラえもん / 藤子・F・不二雄チャンネル」 also makes select episodes available for free. For access to older episodes, a paid streaming subscription is recommended.
Story & Highlights
Doraemon follows Nobita Nobi, an elementary-school boy who struggles with both studies and sports. One day, a cat-shaped robot from the future named Doraemon arrives, carrying a four-dimensional pocket on his belly filled with all manner of “secret gadgets.” Nobita constantly borrows these gadgets to solve everyday problems, but his carelessness and overconfidence inevitably turn each situation into a bigger mess than before.
The series’ charm lies in the “what if?” fun that each gadget brings, alongside the warmth of friendship and family woven into every episode. Most stories are self-contained, making it easy to jump in at any point.
The opening theme is 「夢をかなえてドラえもん」 performed by mao, and the ending theme is 「もしものがたり」 by Tani Yuuki. A theatrical Doraemon film is released every spring; the 2026 entry is Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s New Undersea Fortress of Steel (映画ドラえもん 新・のび太の海底鬼岩城).
Main Cast (2005 Series)
- Doraemon — Wasabi Mizuta (水田わさび)
- Nobita — Megumi Ohara (大原めぐみ)
- Shizuka — Yumi Kakazu (かかずゆみ)
- Gian — Subaru Kimura (木村昴)
- Suneo — Tomokazu Seki (関智一)
Production Information
- Original manga: Doraemon by Fujiko F. Fujio
- Premiere date: April 15, 2005
- Broadcast: TV Asahi network, every Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
- Music: Kan Sawada (沢田完)
- Production: TV Asahi, ADK Emotions, Shin-Ei Animation
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