Doraemon China — ~repack~

Before Doraemon became a sanctioned cultural icon, China attempted to create its own version. In the mid-2000s, as the government pushed for "locally produced" animation to counter the influx of Japanese culture, a blue cat appeared that was distinctly not Doraemon.

In these early translations, the characters were given Chinese names: doraemon china

Impact of Doraemon on Chinese pop culture and merchandise trends Before Doraemon became a sanctioned cultural icon, China

While Doraemon made his debut in Japan in 1969, his arrival in mainland China came in fits and starts. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, pirated manga versions circulated widely, but it was the animated series that cemented his status. pirated manga versions circulated widely

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