The film’s story will largely be based on the franchise’s 2000 film Doraemon: Obāchan no Omoide (Doraemon: A Grandmother’s Recollections), but will add original elements, including the love story of Shizuka and Nobita that was also present in the previous Stand By Me Doraemon film.
The first Stand By Me Doraemon film was the first 3D CG film in the franchise, and it eventually earned 8.38 billion yen (about US$77.16 million) in Japan and over 10 billion yen worldwide (about US$90 million).
The staff for the Stand By Me Doraemon 2 CG anime film announced new guest cast members for the film on Wednesday.
The film was originally slated to open in Japan on August 7 until it was delayed due to the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19).