Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters (2003): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2003, Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters is a fantasy and animation film directed by Tsutomu Shibayama, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. One day, Nobita runs into a creature-like ball of wind, which came from a faraway land, but blew into their neighbourhood following the recent typhoon that went through the area. Nobita names it Fuuko. Eventually, he, Doraemon and their friends take it to a vast countryside through the Anywhere Door. There, they learn about the Wind and Storm Villages, and Fuuko’s real identity. Soon, Nobita and his friends have to protect Fuuko from the Storm Village and a now-possessed Nobuo, who is being controlled by the spirit of the Storm Village’s former leader.

Who’s in it. Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters stars Michiko Nomura as Shizuka Minamoto (voice), Nobuyo Oyama as Doraemon (voice), Noriko Ohara as Nobita Nobi (voice) and Kaneta Kimotsuki as Suneo (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.