Unforgettable Classics: Theme and Insert Songs from Doraemon Through the Ages

I’m Giant (Gian), the boss!

I am the great Gian.

When it comes to the theme song of that famous neighborhood bully, this is the one that comes to mind for many people! Riding a march-like, powerful melody, he belts out with pride that he won’t lose to anyone in a fight or in singing—perfectly embodying his character.

Kazuya Tatekabe, the original voice actor for Gian, wrote the lyrics himself, fully expressing Gian’s irresistible charm: brimming with confidence yet somehow impossible to dislike.

The song was included on the LP “Doraemon Variety★Jockey 4,” released in July 1981, and has been beloved as an insert song in the anime, especially during his recital scenes.

Listen to it when you’re feeling down—his boisterous vocals might just blow your worries away! It’s the perfect track for a boost of energy while reminiscing about your childhood.

Sway the heartIwabuchi Makoto

Kokoro o Yurashite by Makoto Iwabuchi [Doraemon: Nobita’s Spaceblazer Theme Song] [Doraemon 50th Anniversary]

It’s the insert song that colored the moving farewell scene in the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Spaceblazer.

Makoto Iwabuchi’s soft, mellow vocals perfectly match the bittersweet mood of the story and really resonate, don’t they? The song seems to carry a message of quietly looking into your heart and setting out to find what you’ve lost and hold dear.

It reminds us of the importance of invisible treasures like friendship and warm memories.

Released as a single in March 1981, it also comes with a heartwarming anecdote that the composition was created by a parent-child duo.

It’s a masterpiece that gently helps you regain the pure feelings you’d almost forgotten as an adult.

Give it a listen when you want to reminisce about your childhood or think of someone special.

The sea is with us.Iwabuchi Makoto

The Sea Is Us by Makoto Iwabuchi [Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil Theme Song] [Doraemon 50th Anniversary]

Makoto Iwabuchi’s expansive, gentle singing voice seems to wrap around the heart like a calm sea itself.

This song was used as the ending theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil, released in March 1983.

Its lyrics, which stay close to Nobita and his friends after their adventure and portray the sea as a nurturing, motherly presence, leave listeners with a warm feeling.

The rhythmic sound of the words, reminiscent of ocean waves, is also striking.

This work is the third consecutive Doraemon movie theme sung by Iwabuchi, and the single was released in April of the same year following the film’s premiere.

Give it a listen when you want to linger in the afterglow of the epic story.

Something good will surely happen.Shimazaki Wakako

Something good will surely happen - Wakako Shimazaki [Doraemon: Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth Theme Song] [Doraemon 50th Anniversary]

This is a song that reminds us that shimmering hope is hidden in the small happenings of everyday life.

Released in March 1993 as Wakako Shimazaki’s eighth single—she’s also well known as a TV personality—the track became widely remembered as the ending theme for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth.” With lyrics written by Tetsuya Takeda, it weaves a poetic world that draws out a sense of anticipation for the future from studying and the casual scenes of daily life.

The gentle melody combined with Shimazaki’s warm vocals feels like a soft “It’s going to be okay.” Many people were surely encouraged by how the song dovetails with the film’s moving finale.

When you stumble over something, it will surely lift your spirits and help you face forward.

Reach to the heavensTakeda Tetsuya

Reach Up to the Heavens - Tetsuya Takeda [Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet Theme Song] [Doraemon 50th Anniversary]

This is Takeda Tetsuya’s ninth single, released in March 1990, which was chosen as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet.

The lyrics were written by Takeda Tetsuya himself, with music composed by Horiuchi Takao.

The song carries a message that gently affirms our true selves, embracing human frailties—such as hesitation and tears—as part of being human.

Its warm gaze softly envelops the listener’s heart and offers a quiet courage.

When you stumble and feel a bit worn out, listening to it can bring a sense of comfort that loosens a tightly wound heart.

The world is rock, paper, scissors.Takeda Tetsuya Ichiza

The World is Rock, Scissors, Paper – Tetsuya Takeda Troupe [Doraemon: Nobita and the Three Visionary Swordsmen Theme Song] [Doraemon 50th Anniversary]

This is a song whose unique lyrics, inspired by Rock-Paper-Scissors, leave a lasting impression.

It carries the warm yet profound message characteristic of lyricist Tetsuya Takeda.

By likening differences in people, cultures, and ways of thinking to rock, scissors, and paper, it sings that the world becomes fun precisely because everyone is different.

Released as a single in March 1994, the song was used as the ending theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Three Visionary Swordsmen.

The lively rhythm and positive lyrics performed by Tetsuya Takeda Ichiza brighten the conclusion of the movie’s adventure.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling low or when you want to be reminded of the importance of diversity!

Where Dreams GoShiratori Emiko

Where Dreams Go — Emiko Shiratori [Doraemon: Nobita’s Arabian Nights Theme Song] [Doraemon 50th Anniversary]

Emiko Shiratori’s clear, translucent voice gently wraps up a grand adventure in this song.

Released in March 1991 as her sixth single, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Dorabian Nights.” Its enchanting atmosphere harmonizes beautifully with the story’s journey through an Arabian Nights world.

Many listeners were surely moved by the lyrics that vividly evoke beautiful scenes—like a train racing across the desert night and the Milky Way shining in the sky.

The sacred mood of this piece is irresistible, letting you savor the lingering afterglow of a magical, mysterious adventure.

Give it a listen when you want to relive the film’s emotion or spend a quiet night lost in thought.