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Doraemon [Photo/Mtime] |
12. Doraemon
First appearance: Doraemon (December 15, 1969)
Age: 48
Species: cat-shaped robot
Personal qualities: inspiring, honest, loyal
Social influence: In March, 2008, Japan's Foreign Ministry appointed Doraemon as the nation's first "anime ambassador". A Ministry spokesman explained the novel decision as an attempt to help people in other countries understand Japanese anime better and to deepen their interest in Japanese culture.
