Doraemon 0

Doraemon Volume 0 was released in 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the beloved manga series created by the duo Fujiko F. Fujio. Rather than a standard continuation, this volume serves as a unique retrospective, compiling the six different opening chapters that were simultaneously published in various Shogakukan magazines in 1970. It provides a rare glimpse into the early conceptualization phase where the mangaka experimented with different tones and introduction methods before settling on the definitive version of the story.

The volume captures the creative intent of Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko, who illustrated the series under their shared pen name. By gathering these original pilot chapters, the book illustrates the evolution of Doraemon’s design and the shifting dynamics between him and Nobita. The release was met with widespread enthusiasm from long-term fans and collectors, functioning as both a historical artifact of manga publishing and a celebratory tribute to one of Japan's most recognizable cultural icons.