Doraemon's Taiwan Tour Final Stop: 8/3 at Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, reported by Chen Guanxin

 

Doraemon, which caused a sensation in Taipei and Taichung, is heading to Kaohsiung!? From August 3 to November 10, the final stop of Doraemon’s Taiwan tour will be held at Buildings B3 and B4 of the Penglai Warehouse in Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Center, with advance ticket sales starting now. Tickets are priced at NT$150 each and can be purchased at convenience stores nationwide and at the Books.com.tw online bookstore.

The upcoming exhibition in Kaohsiung will feature 100 life-sized Doraemon models (1:1 scale), each holding various gadgets, three classic scenes, precious manuscripts from the creator Fujiko F. Fujio, and even the chance to explore the homes of Nobita, Gian, and Shizuka. Additionally, unlike the Taipei and Taichung stops, the Pier-2 exhibition will showcase the southern, sunny, beachside vibe of Kaohsiung.

The Japanese manga "Doraemon," created by Fujiko F. Fujio, has been published for over 40 years since its first issue in 1970. The Doraemon TV anime began airing in 1973, and animated films were released starting in 1980. It has been officially published in China, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, and the French version was launched in 2006.

After Fujiko F. Fujio passed away in 1996, his dying wish was “to unify the name in Asia to the Japanese pronunciation.” As a result, the Chinese version of the manga published in Taiwan since 1997 has officially changed from the well-known “Xiaodingdang” to “Doraemon.”

 

 

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