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

Doraemon Song 2002Tokyo Purin

Doraemon Opening 3 Doraemon Song Doraemon no Uta 2002

They sing in a crisp, refreshing way that really lifts my spirits.

The tempo is great, and the usual style sounds exhilarating.

It’s over in a flash, so it’s an easy song to listen to all the way through.

The melody is good, so the spoken lines in the middle work well, too.

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.

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.