The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture (2-8-1 Nagao, Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, Director: Junko Kobayashi, https://fujiko-museum.com/) will begin the second half of its exhibition on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the second-floor "Exhibition Room II."
Exhibition Overview
Title: Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil Exhibition
Period: November 1, 2025 to June 21, 2026
- First Half: November 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026 (Ended)
- Second Half: February 7, 2026 to June 21, 2026
Location: Exhibition Room II (2nd floor of the museum)
The Adventure Begins
"Now, where shall we go for our next adventure?"
When Fujiko F. Fujio began work on the Doraemon Movie series, he always thought, "What kind of setting should I have Doraemon and his friends adventure in next?"
Fujiko had drawn adventure stories filled with dreams in various settings: the Cretaceous Period, space, jungles... He had long wanted to create a feature-length story set on the ocean floor, but worried that the oppressive darkness of that world, with its tremendous water pressure, would result in a heavy, dark manga. Then, one flash of inspiration came to him.
To transform such a harsh environment that rejects humans into a world where they could enjoy adventures... what if Doraemon and his friends could shed their "human sensibilities" and acquire the "sensibilities of fish" to swim freely through the ocean? This reverse thinking led to the creation of the secret gadget "Tekiou-tou (Adaptation Light)." The series' fourth installment, "Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil," started from this idea.
This exhibition focuses on the elements that make up Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil, exploring the appeal of this work alongside the imagination and extensive knowledge that runs through Fujiko F. Fujio's works, depicting a world of dreams and adventure. We hope visitors will experience the world of "Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil" more deeply while enjoying various Fujiko F. Fujio works.
Original Artwork in Second Half (Selection)
The exhibition entrance evokes the scene where Nobita and his friends are bathed in Doraemon's secret gadget "Tekiou-tou" as they head toward the ocean floor. Visitors can feel as if they're embarking on an undersea adventure alongside Doraemon and his friends.
First Floor "Exhibition Room I"
The exhibition continues to display precious materials related to the production of the film Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil (releasing February 27, 2026), including a message from the director.
Audio Guide
Free audio guides are available in each exhibition area. You can listen using your own smartphone or tablet. Bringing earphones is convenient. For those without their own devices, free device rentals are available.
For the Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil Exhibition, Tomokazu Seki, voice of Suneo, provides the commentary. Don't miss it!
Museum Cafe - New Menu
In conjunction with the second half of the exhibition, a new menu inspired by the exhibition has appeared at the third-floor "Museum Cafe."
Nobita's Castle of the Undersea Devil Poseidon Tart
Price: ¥1,000
An impressive dessert inspired by "Poseidon," the automatic retaliation system that appears at the climax of Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil.
Rich Uji matcha mousse, generously using fragrant Uji matcha, is layered on a pudding tart. Inside the matcha mousse, petit cream puffs are hidden.
Museum Information
Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
Address: 2-8-1 Nagao, Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa 214-0023
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed: Tuesdays, year-end and New Year holidays (special Tuesday openings and temporary closures may occur)
Admission:
- Adults/University Students: ¥1,000
- Junior High/High School Students: ¥700
- Children (4 years and older): ¥500
- Children under 3: Free
Note: Admission is by advance reservation with designated date and time.
Note: Admission tickets can be purchased from the ticket sales page on the museum's official website.
Museum Inquiries: 0570-055-245
Fujiko F. Fujio Museum Official Website: https://fujiko-museum.com/
Fujiko F. Fujio continued to draw "manga" that brings smiles to readers' hearts for many years in Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, where he also resided. To convey the "dreams, hope, friendship, courage, great curiosity, and gentle feelings of loving people" that Fujiko F. Fujio envisioned to the present and future, the museum was born in this location on September 3, 2011. There, warm laughter abounds, and children's everyday lives and the "SF—slightly fantastic—" that he adhered to always exist.
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