It left a strong impression with its blend of alien invasion and coming-of-age drama.
Debuting in 1969,Doraemonwas created by Fujiko F. Fujio.
Fujiko F. Fujios playful sci-fi spirit is reimagined by Asano into something more ominous.
Even the presence of strange gadgetsmilitary drones, alien techfeels like a darker mirror ofDoraemonsiconic tools.
Both stories follow young protagonists trying to understand a future beyond their control.
Where Nobita stumbles toward growth withDoraemonshelp, Kadode and Ontan navigate a world where optimism is harder to find.
But knowing the legacy it quietly engages with adds a whole new layer.
Beneath the alien ships and deadpan humor lies a surprising nod to one of Japans most iconic stories.
In a year full of louder hits likeDandadan, maybe its time to giveDead Dead Demonanother look.
Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction Part 1, released in 2024, explores the lives of high school girls Koyama Kadode and Nakagawa Ouran amidst an ongoing alien presence over Tokyo. While a war unfolds, the film delves into themes of human nature, dialogue, and adolescence, rather than focusing solely on the invasion.
