One of Japan’s most famous manga characters is Doraemon, and this year, Shogakukan is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the comic books. Who, or what, is Doraemon? He is a robot cat. He came from the future with the great-great grandson of Nobita, Sewashi. Sewashi wants to help Nobita because he is worried about him. Nobita isn’t a bad kid, but he is lazy, and he isn’t very talented. Doraemon always tries to help him, and they have many adventures together. I first saw Doraemon on TV when my children were small. I got into the anime almost as much as they did. I loved Doraemon’s wonderful gadgets, and I really wanted an anywhere door and a small light!   (119 words)