What is the core value that Fujiko F. Fujio most wanted to convey through this work?

Hello, I'm really happy to chat about this topic! Doraemon is truly a work that has accompanied generations as we grew up. If we're talking about the core value that Fujiko F. Fujio most wanted to convey, I don't think it can be fully captured by a single simple word like "friendship" or "dreams."

If I had to distill it down to one core idea, I believe it's this: Maintaining hope, kindness, and imagination in an imperfect world.

That might sound a bit grand. Don't worry, let me break it down and explain it in plain language so it makes sense.

1. First and foremost, it's a story dedicated to all "imperfect" ordinary people

Think about what kind of person the protagonist Nobita is:

Lazy, doesn't want to do homework
Cowardly, gets bullied by Takeshi Goda (Gian)
Poor grades, always getting zeroes
Loves to brag, but gets caught out immediately

He embodies almost all the flaws we had as kids (or even now). He's not a hero; you could even call him a "loser."

This precisely highlights Fujiko-sensei's first core point: acceptance and compassion for ordinary people, for "imperfection."

He didn't create a perfect, superman-like character. Instead, he made the protagonist "Nobita," someone incredibly common around us, even a reflection of ourselves. He tells us: "Even with all these flaws, it's okay. You are still the protagonist of your story. You still deserve love and the best friend." This gentle affirmation is the foundation of the entire story.

2. Doraemon = The Embodiment of Hope and Imagination

Faced with such an imperfect Nobita and an often disappointing life (exams, bullying, parental scolding), what's the solution? Fujiko-sensei's answer isn't preaching; it's Doraemon.

Doraemon and his magical fourth-dimensional pocket represent "hope" and "imagination".

Hope: No matter how big the trouble Nobita gets into, when he cries out "Doraemon—!", a blue figure always appears. This gives Nobita (and the reader) a belief: even if the sky falls, there's always a way. It's an incredibly positive and optimistic worldview.
Imagination: The Anywhere Door, Take-copter, What-If Phone Booth... these gadgets themselves are the crystallization of imagination. They open up a new world, making children believe "anything is possible if you dare to imagine." This profoundly protects and stimulates children's creativity and aspirations for the future.

Therefore, Doraemon's very existence conveys a value: using hope and imagination to combat life's frustrations.

3. The "Side Effects" of the Gadgets: True Growth Comes from Within

This is where I think Fujiko-sensei was most brilliant. If the story were simply "Nobita has a problem -> Doraemon pulls out a gadget -> problem solved -> everyone's happy," it would be far too shallow.

But the endings of most Doraemon stories are:

Nobita misuses a gadget, creates a huge mess, and reaps the consequences.
The gadgets are useful, but they can't solve the root problems (like making Nobita smarter or braver).

This conveys a deeper value: Technology and external help can only be aids. True growth and happiness ultimately depend on one's own effort, kindness, and courage.

Doraemon's mission isn't to solve Nobita's problems forever. It's to accompany him, guide him, so he can eventually grow into someone capable, someone who can make Shizuka happy. This is also why, in many touching movies and special episodes, the core revolves around Nobita saving the world through his own strength.

4. The Ever-Present "Kindness" and "Empathy"

Finally, and most warmly, is kindness.

Despite his many flaws, Nobita is fundamentally a very kind person. He will go all out for a stray cat or dog, a tree about to be cut down, or even a complete stranger.
In Nobita's Dinosaur, he raises Pippo like his own child, crying his heart out when they part.
In many stories, when he gets a useful gadget, his first thought is often to share it with Shizuka, and sometimes even to help Gian and Suneo.

This selfless, innate kindness and capacity for empathy are qualities Fujiko-sensei cherished most. Through Nobita, he tells us: A person's abilities, grades, or status don't matter. What's most precious is having a gentle heart that can feel others' pain and is willing to act for their sake.

To Summarize

So, the core value Fujiko F. Fujio most wanted to convey through Doraemon can be summarized as this picture:

An ordinary person as imperfect as you or me (Nobita), amidst the trials of growing up and life's frustrations, gains a partner representing hope and imagination (Doraemon). Through repeated attempts and failures, he ultimately learns that true strength comes from his own effort and kindness, and grows into a better person.

He wasn't creating a myth. He was giving every ordinary, even somewhat insecure child (and adult) a warm embrace.