Doraemon: A Grandmother`s Recollections

Doraemon: A Grandmother's Recollections is a 2000 Japanese animated short film directed by Ayumu Watanabe. It won the Animation Film Award at the 55th Mainichi Film Awards and is an expanded version of the 1970 manga chapter "Memories of Grandma". The story follows Nobita who discovers his old teddy bear while his mother cleans the shed, a precious gift from his late grandmother. Longing for her, Nobita asks Doraemon to take him back to the past to see his three-year-old grandmother. In the past, they encounter younger versions of Nobita and his friends. When the teddy bear gets damaged by a dog, Nobita sneaks into his home from seven years ago, and meets his grandmother. Nobita shows his current schoolbag to her and reveals that he's from seven years later, leading to an emotional moment. The short film concludes with Nobita's mother repairing the teddy bear and his grandmother giving it to younger Nobita. This short film served as significant inspiration for 'Stand By Me Doraemon 2', it is highly regarded for its touching storyline and tender depiction of family love.