In manga and anime, which occurs most frequently: Nobita being scolded by his mother, punished by his teacher, or beaten by Gian?

Hello! That's an excellent question, and it's one of the "three recurring struggles" that Doraemon fans love to discuss. As a long-time fan of the series, I can confidently share the conclusion most people agree on.

The Verdict: Getting scolded by his mom happens the most!

While there's no official, exact count (given the sheer volume of manga and various anime episodes), the ranking is very clear based on the story settings and frequency of occurrence.

Here's a detailed breakdown of why this order makes sense:

#1🥇: Mom's Scolding

This is practically Nobita's "daily routine," as essential as eating or drinking.

Broadest Coverage: Whenever Nobita is at home, a "mom's nagging/scolding" event can happen at any moment. Whether he's oversleeping, coming home from school, eating dinner, or playing in his room, her scolding is everywhere.
Too Many Triggers:
- Getting a Zero: The classic reason; hiding test papers is a recurring bit.
- Not Doing Homework: Mom urging Nobita to study is an every-episode occurrence.
- Being Lazy/Sluggish: Not wanting to go out, not cleaning his room.
- Causing Trouble with Gadgets: Breaking things at home or making a huge mess.
- Simply Talking Back...

Mom's scolding is the most constant and persistent "background noise" in Nobita's daily life. It represents the pressures of the real world (studies, growing up), so it has the highest appearance rate.

#2🥈: Gian's Fists

Gian's bullying is the primary "catalyst" that drives Nobita to seek Doraemon's help.

Plot Engine: Many stories start with: "Doraemon, sob sob... Gian beat me up/stole my stuff!" which then leads to using a gadget.
Bizarre Reasons:
- "What's yours is mine, and what's mine is mine!" – Stealing comics and toys.
- "I'm in a bad mood, so I'll beat you up to feel better." – Unprovoked violence.
- Blaming Nobita for losing a baseball game.
- Forcing Nobita to attend his "horrendous singing sessions."

While Gian's bullying is frequent and memorable, it usually occurs as a distinct "event," a key trigger for the plot. Compared to Mom's "anytime, anywhere" scolding, its frequency is slightly lower. After all, Nobita sometimes avoids the vacant lot or successfully dodges Gian.

#3🥉: Teacher's Detention

The teacher's punishment is exclusive to "school life."

Limited Setting: The teacher only appears in school scenes. Many Doraemon stories happen after school, on weekends, or during holidays.
Relatively Fixed Reasons:
- Being late for school.
- Not handing in homework.
- Falling asleep in class.

Due to the setting limitation, the teacher appears less often than Mom (seen daily) or Gian (often encountered in the neighborhood). So, getting detention naturally comes in last.

Quick Summary

Think of these three things in Nobita's life like this:

Mom's Scolding: The background of daily life, representing "real-world frustrations."
Gian's Fists: The starting point of adventures, representing "social conflict."
Teacher's Detention: An interlude in school life, representing "the constraints of rules."

Therefore, from a typical viewer's perspective and the story's setup, the ranking Mom's Scolding > Gian's Fists > Teacher's Detention makes perfect sense!

Hope this explanation helps!