Doraemon Manga was first introduced to Vietnamese readers more than 30 years ago, and on April 15, 2005, the first episode of the new Doraemon Anime series aired—marking a new chapter for one of Japan’s most iconic cultural exports!

To honor this special day, VOV5’s Khanh Minh sits down with Professor Dr. Alisa Freedman from the University of Oregon—an expert in Japanese pop culture—to explore Doraemon’s global impact, his enduring charm, and how Doraemon still has a place in the hearts of Vietnamese fans after all those years.  

Let’s take a listen to uncover fun facts, scholarly insights, and a fresh perspective on the cultural icon that has shaped generations of fans!