Who is the person Nobita most wanted to marry in his life? Did he succeed in the end?
Who did Nobita most want to marry in his life? Did he succeed in the end?
Haha, this question is arguably one of the core driving forces of the entire Doraemon story!
Nobita's "Dream Girl" — Shizuka Minamoto
Without a doubt, the only girl Nobita ever wanted to marry, from childhood onwards, was Shizuka Minamoto (often called "Jingyi" or "Yijing" in some Chinese dubs).
Shizuka is kind, cute, clean, and a good student – essentially the perfect girl in Nobita's eyes. Throughout the series, much of Nobita's effort (though it often backfired) was driven by his desire to impress Shizuka and win her favor. She was Nobita's "dream girl," his ultimate goal and motivation.
So, did he succeed in the end?
The answer is: Yes!
This is one of the most heartwarming conclusions in Doraemon. While most of the story focuses on their childhood, the author explicitly confirms this outcome in several "future" episodes.
- Doraemon's Original Purpose: Doraemon's fundamental reason for traveling back from the future was to change Nobita's tragic destiny. In the original timeline, Nobita was destined to marry Gian's sister – Jaiko (also known as Dekisugi's sister in some contexts) – and lead an unsuccessful life. Doraemon's mission was to help Nobita marry Shizuka, thereby securing a happy future.
- Proof from the Future: In numerous episodes, Nobita and Doraemon travel to the future via the time machine. A classic example is the episode "Nobita's Wedding Eve," which vividly depicts the grown-up friends preparing for Nobita and Shizuka's wedding. It's incredibly touching. The words Shizuka's father says to her before the wedding moved many to tears: "You made the right choice in Nobita. He is someone who can rejoice in others' happiness and grieve in their sorrow."
- Movie Confirmation: The 3D movie Stand by Me Doraemon prominently features "Nobita and Shizuka's marriage" as a central storyline, and they do indeed get married in the end.
So, in summary, while Nobita might seem clumsy and lazy, with Doraemon's help and his own inherent kindness and perseverance, especially in crucial moments, he ultimately wins the heart of his beloved Shizuka and marries her. It's a truly perfect fairy-tale ending!