It was the first Doraemon film to feature an opening sequence created entirely with , a major technical leap for the series at the time. Corporate Kingdom:
(looking through the telescope) It’s real… a whole castle floating in the clouds. Doraemon: The Cloud Kingdom isn’t just clouds — it’s a civilization hidden for thousands of years. They call it “Rapusia.” Shizuka: And they’ve been watching us the whole time? It was the first Doraemon film to feature
"Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds" was released in 1990 as the 11th installment of the Doraemon film series. Directed by Tsutomu Shibayama, the movie was produced by Toho Company, Ltd. and Fujiko F. Fujio's production company, Doraemon Production. The screenplay was written by Fujiko F. Fujio, with music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi. The film's production marked a significant milestone in the Doraemon franchise, as it celebrated the 10th anniversary of the manga series. They call it “Rapusia
(1992) is widely considered one of the series' most unique and emotional films because it breaks many standard formulas. ☁️ Exclusive Highlights & Features and Fujiko F
Nobita reaches the Blue Sky Crystal. He doesn't use a weapon; he uses the attachment from Doraemon’s construction set. Instead of fighting the pollution with a flood, the gadget sucks the smog out of the Crystal's core.
Before Doraemon can explain, the group is whisked away by a "Vacuum Tornado" gun, sucked into the hidden world of Tenkaito—a breathtaking city built entirely on solidified storm clouds, complete with lightning-powered castles and rain-river highways.
It introduces the Time Handle for the Anywhere Door, effectively turning it into a time machine. 🎞️ Movie Profile Original Release: March 7, 1992 Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 based on over 1,000 reviews