If you thought the first Stand by Me Doraemon left you reaching for tissues, prepare for a full-on ugly cry. The 2020 CGI film Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (directed by Ryuichi Yagi and Takashi Yamazaki) doesn’t just retell a classic story—it rewires the emotional core of the franchise.
Stand by Me Doraemon 2 Review: A Heart-Wrenching Time Travel to Grandma & the Wedding doraemon new movie stand by me 2
This is where the movie becomes a brilliant farce. Young Noby has to become his adult self using the Anywhere Cloak and a "Body Swap" device to stand in at the wedding while trying to find the missing groom. The CGI is a massive upgrade from the 2014 film. Backgrounds look like detailed physical dioramas—soft, warm, and textured. Character models are smoother, especially Doraemon, whose robotic eyelids and fur texture feel tangible. If you thought the first Stand by Me
Fast forward to Noby’s adult wedding day to Shizuka. There’s just one problem: Adult Noby (voiced with perfect anxiety by Satoshi Tsumabuki) has cold feet. He suffers a massive panic attack and runs away from his own ceremony. Young Noby has to become his adult self
For the first time, we see Shizuka not as a prize, but as a woman deeply hurt by Noby’s disappearance. Her quiet tears at the altar are devastating. The movie asks: Is love enough to forgive someone who runs away? The Verdict: Should You Watch It? Score: 9/10