Every father in Japan knows about Doraemon. That super smart robotic cat from the future that helps the goofy Nobita-kun in his day to day misadventures. Doraemon has been teaching universal moral lessons of integrity, tenacity, honour, courage and respect for mankind for 40 years. Doraemon is a Japanese icon, loved through-out Asia and the world.The beginning of the Doraemon story line is interesting from a Western perspective. Doraemon is sent back in time by Nobita's great-something grandson so his descendants could improve their future. We are told, his future family's misfortunes are a result of Nobita being a putz. Doraemon is to help Nobita reverse the family's unlucky predicament.
In the west we don't have the same tendency to blame our current problems on our ancestors. We celebrate the individual who "makes" his or her own luck. Of course the Japanese do as well but there is a difference. Sorry, I am not articulate enough to explain.
Posts
