You can count on the Japanese to design a character that appeals
to all demographics. If Hello Kitty and the Sanrio gang are deemed
to girly, and the Ultraman/Power Rangers/Masked Rider et al deemed
to manly, then Doraemon is just the perfect creation to appeal to
boys and girls. A futuristic cat with more than a bagful of
fantastic gadgets springing out from his pouch, my first brush with
the character was through the animated television series, and later
through translated comics. I still remember vividly the Doraemon
gigantic soft toy (comes without the cotton wool/sponge insert, and
you have to DIY) was the #1 toy that NS boys bring back from
overseas during my time.
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