The Complete Works of Fujiko F. Fujio - Doraemon

The Complete Works of Fujiko F. Fujio, known in Japan as the Fujiko F. Fujio Daizenshu, was commissioned by Shogakukan to celebrate the expansive legacy of Hiroshi Fujimoto, the artist who wrote and illustrated under the Fujiko F. Fujio pen name. Launched in 2009, this comprehensive collection was designed to gather all of Fujimoto's published works into a singular, authoritative archive, aiming to preserve the original integrity of the manga strips as they first appeared in children's magazines and various serialized formats.

The editorial team sought to honor Fujimoto’s distinctive approach to science fiction and 'lifestyle' comedy, emphasizing the warmth and imaginative optimism that define his most famous creation, Doraemon. The set features high-quality printing and archival-standard paper, reflecting a scholarly intent to present the artist’s work not just as disposable comics, but as essential cultural artifacts. Upon its release, the series was received with immense critical appreciation from both long-time fans and scholars of Japanese pop culture for its meticulous restoration and exhaustive inclusion of rare, previously uncollected chapters.