Nobisuke Nobi is a main character in "Doraemon," best known as the father of Nobita Nobi and the husband of Tamako Nobi. He is a gentle, easygoing man who deeply cares for his family. While sometimes a bit clumsy and forgetful, Nobisuke supports Nobita, sometimes with advice and sometimes by joining in his hobbies. He works as a company worker and deals with the daily struggles of being a middle manager. Nobisuke's quirks, such as his love for smoking, painting, and camera collecting, make him a unique and memorable character. He struggles with quitting bad habits and often ends up involved in the quirky effects of Doraemon’s gadgets. Despite his flaws, Nobisuke teaches valuable lessons about facing challenges, being true to oneself, and showing kindness to family.
Nobisuke Nobi has a chubby build and a friendly face.
In his younger days, he looked just like his son, Nobita.
He usually wears traditional Japanese clothes at home, but over the years, he started wearing Western clothes more often.
His look stays pretty much the same over time, though his body type is round and soft.
In the future, when Nobita becomes a parent himself, he starts to resemble Nobisuke’s chubbier figure too.
Nobisuke is calm, patient, and kind.
He is usually easygoing and does not get angry quickly.
When he needs to scold Nobita, he talks to him gently rather than raising his voice.
He likes to enjoy his free time with hobbies such as golf, fishing, mahjong, painting, and collecting cameras.
He is not very good at sports, driving, or household repairs, but he tries hard and always puts his family first.
He is sometimes forgetful and struggles with bad habits, like smoking and overeating.
Nobisuke is the eldest son in a family of four brothers and one sister.
He grew up with a strict father and a gentle mother.
He had a strict but loving childhood, and sometimes struggled to meet his father’s high expectations.
During his childhood, he evacuated to the countryside during wartime, and he remembers getting chocolate from a beautiful girl, which he says was his first love.
He is now a working father who manages a department at his company.
At work, he has to deal with tough bosses and being teased for being an "unlucky" rain-bringer.
Nobisuke is not great at sports or DIY tasks, and he is even worse at driving.
He is also forgetful with simple chores.
But he was once a student baseball pitcher and his family says he was pretty sporty when he was young.
He has a hidden talent for painting and almost became a professional painter.
He is good at arts and crafts, and sometimes builds or fixes things at home, like making a kite that looks just like Doraemon.
He also enjoys music and collecting antiques, though he often gets tricked into buying fake items.
Nobisuke is married to Tamako Nobi, and they have a good, if sometimes comical, relationship.
He is the father of Nobita Nobi, and shares a lot of his son’s personality traits, like being laid-back, clumsy, and kind.
He is more patient and less strict than Tamako, which makes Nobita listen to him more.
He cares about his family, and tries to be a good role model, even if he is not perfect.
He also welcomes Doraemon as a member of the family early on and appreciates everything Doraemon does for Nobita.
Nobisuke is a heavy smoker and finds it hard to quit.
He loves strong cigarettes and even walks to vending machines at night if he runs out.
He also drinks alcohol and comes home drunk sometimes.
He enjoys baseball and is a big fan of the Yomiuri Giants team.
He has bought several cameras because he wants the latest model, but is always careful with money.
He once chose not to marry into a wealthy family that promised an art career, preferring to follow his own dreams.
He is based on the real-life traits of the creator Fujiko F. Fujio.
He is short, according to American standards, but in Japan, where the average height for men is 172 cm, he is a little short.
"You always run away from things that are hard. That’s no good.
Like water flowing to a low place, you’ll end up at the bottom if you’re not careful."
"You have to face hard things head on!"
Family Life and Work
Nobisuke works as a company manager, and his daily life mixes work, hobbies, and family.
He is often away during the day, but on weekends he might be out golfing, fishing, or playing mahjong.
Sometimes, he relies on Doraemon’s gadgets for fun or to help with his hobbies, which causes some funny trouble.
He faces stress at work from his bosses, and sometimes vents about it when he visits his late mother using a time machine.
Childhood and Early Dreams
As a child, Nobisuke looked a lot like Nobita and often got into trouble.
He had a strict but loving home life and was the oldest brother.
His first love was a girl who gave him chocolate during the war, but little is known about this girl.
He also dreamed of being a painter and almost married a wealthy woman who could have made him successful, but chose not to.
Lessons for Nobita
He sometimes scolds Nobita, but always does so kindly and thoughtfully.
His advice often moves Nobita, and he tries to teach his son to face difficulties bravely.
He sometimes brings home the wrong presents or doesn’t listen to what Nobita wants, but in the end, he cares deeply.
He forgives mistakes, even when his favorite items get broken.
Trouble with Gadgets
Nobisuke often ends up as a test subject for Doraemon’s gadgets.
Sometimes this leads to funny or chaotic situations, like becoming hypnotized by accident, or having his wife turn into a rabbit.
He is sometimes the one who fixes messy problems caused by others, and sometimes he ends up being the victim in unexpectedly humorous ways.
Nobisuke’s strong anti-smoking stories and scenes of drinking have been toned down in newer episodes.
His day-to-day work life is mostly offscreen, but when shown, it highlights his struggles as a regular working dad.
He sometimes acts as a surprise “hero” who saves the day in stories when things get out of hand for the rest of the family.
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