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Doraemon: Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth

1993

Nobita and his friends find a portal to a mysterious resort filled with metal buildings. They soon discover that the person who opened the portal for them has an ulterior motive.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The story begins with a television advertisement for a fantastic resort and a reservation, but it does not appear to promote real products or brands.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The film deals with the threat of death and enslavement, though no primary characters perish permanently.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild name-calling typical of school-aged children.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Santa Claus appears as a minor character.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The mysterious hotel, talking door, robot army, abduction, captivity, attacks, separation, and collapsing labyrinth create sustained but fantastical suspense.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Repeated fantasy action includes attacks by planes and robots, crashes, pursuit, bombing, fighting, and attempts to disable machines, with limited realistic injury detail.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The children repeatedly face dangerous robots, captivity, attacks, separation, and an intimidating labyrinth to help friends and liberate others.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative resort, portals, gadgets, spacecraft, robot society, labyrinth, virus plan, and inventive rescue solutions strongly encourage imaginative thinking.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited representation beyond the main cast, typical of the series' 1990s Japanese origins.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story incidentally explores robotics, automation, problem-solving, and dependence on technology, but it is not intended as formal instruction.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Friends defend Nobita, reunite to rescue Doraemon, assist Burikin, free captives, and work cooperatively against the robot regime.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The film strongly emphasizes cooperation, helping others, resisting oppression, and avoiding excessive dependence on technology.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Nobita and friends show loyalty, persistence, ingenuity, and willingness to rescue Doraemon and imprisoned people despite serious danger.

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