First in Shanghai | Guide to 100% Doraemon & Friends Tour

Starting March 29, the 100% Doraemon & Friends Tour arrives at Shanghai's Jing An Kerry Centre — transforming the entire space into a Doraemon wonderland.Doraemon is one of the most popular manga and anime series in Japan, created by Fujiko F Fujio. Its main character, Doraemon, is a cat-shaped robot who came from the future.

From exhibition halls to city streets, every corner feels like a stop for the Time Machine — Doraemon and his friend Nobita Nobi's essential device for time travel — drawing visitors in the world of Doraemon manga, anime and movies.

Step into eight themed rooms designed to bring the world of Doraemon to life. This immersive exhibition offers fans a chance to explore the creative process behind Doraemon and experience manga magic firsthand.
Highlights:

Fujiko F Fujio's Workroom: A faithful recreation of the legendary creator's workspace, featuring his actual desk and a behind-the-scenes look at Doraemon's creation.

Nobita's Manga Reading Room: A digital storytelling experience that brings the joy of manga to life.

Color Illustration Gallery: Displaying reproduced original hand-drawn works that reflect the evolution of Doraemon's art style.

Meet 36 life-sized Doraemon statues in various fun and quirky poses, including iconic movie versions of the beloved character.

Watch the Shanghai-exclusive premiere of the special exhibition film, Gian's World Tour Concert, created by Japan's renowned Shin-Ei Animation team. Gian is one of the main characters in the Doraemon series. This original Doraemon film fully recreates Gian's epic live concert experience while incorporating Shanghai-inspired elements for a localized experience.

A massive 12-meter inflatable Doraemon stands tall as an artist tribute to Fujiko F Fujio, alongside various Doraemon & Friends sculptures.

Doraemon and friends — dressed in elegant, manga-inspired outfits — walk the blue carpet, making for a perfect photo opportunity.

Step into a real-life manga world, where Doraemon navigates between giant comic books, creating an interactive crossover between manga and reality.

A collector's paradise awaits! Over 50 official merchandise items — including plush toys, home decor and clothing — are available for fans.

Shanghai-exclusive souvenirs include:

Dorayaki-shaped (Japanese red bean pancake) plush keychains

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The exhibition is divided into three time slots per day. Please plan your visit accordingly and enter within your booked time slot. Entry is not allowed outside your reserved time slot.

Source: Intl Services Shanghai