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Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars
Movie

Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars

1985 • Unknown

Woke Score
1.4
out of 10

Plot

Nobita helps Doraemon to create a space movie. After Dekisugi fails to help them, the duo rope in Shizuka, who prefers to make a film about dolls.

Overall Series Review

The film is a classic 1985 Japanese animated sci-fi adventure, an affectionate parody of Star Wars that focuses on universal themes of anti-tyranny, courage, and friendship. The narrative pits the main characters against a military dictator on a small, alien planet. The conflict centers on a straightforward moral battle of freedom versus oppression, which bypasses modern "woke" ideological concerns. The main characters are judged on their bravery and merit in the face of danger, regardless of their background or typical character flaws. Shizuka, the only female human lead, demonstrates courage and competence, stepping up when a male counterpart falters, which represents a merit-based dynamic, not an "anti-male" one. The film contains no focus on race, intersectional victimology, cultural self-hatred, or queer/gender theory. The villains are simply totalitarian aggressors, making the overall message one of objective truth, courage, and support for freedom.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics1/10

The narrative focuses on universal themes of friendship, courage, and fighting against tyranny, which are merit-based virtues. The conflict is political—a coup by a dictator (Gilmore/PCIA) against a deposed president (Papi)—and is not framed through an intersectional or racial lens. Characters are judged solely by their actions and commitment to Papi’s cause.

Oikophobia1/10

The film’s central conflict is a defense of liberty against a military dictatorship and totalitarian surveillance on an alien planet (Pirika). This is an anti-totalitarian theme that aligns with core values of Western/liberal civilization, not a critique of the characters' home culture. The children's home (Earth) is depicted as a safe refuge for the alien president.

Feminism3/10

Shizuka takes a significantly active and brave role in the final battle, becoming a formidable tank controller and piloting their spaceship when Suneo is paralyzed by fear. This depicts her taking a level in competence and courage, which is a positive, merit-based portrayal rather than an instant 'Girl Boss' trope. It shows complementary dynamics and individual vitality, not a systemic emasculation of males, as the other male characters also contribute actively.

LGBTQ+1/10

The plot centers on a sci-fi military adventure against a dictator. There is no presence of alternative sexualities, deconstruction of the nuclear family unit, or discussion of gender theory. The structure is entirely normative.

Anti-Theism1/10

The core moral framework is objective, clear, and universally understood: dictatorship and oppression are evil, and fighting for freedom is good. The plot does not contain any discussion of or hostility toward religion, nor does it promote moral relativism. The focus is on a political struggle, not a spiritual one.