A time-traveling robot cat teaches kids about energy policy. Peak '90s Japan energy crisis propaganda.
Educational video produced by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) in 1994, it was later included on the 13th issue of Boku, Doraemon magazine released on August 20, 2004.
Production
Official government collab with Fujiko F. Fujio's legacy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Produced during Japan's post-oil-shock energy anxiety, this represents peak 'policy through pop culture' soft power.
The 2004 magazine rerelease coincided with the final performances of the original 1979 voice cast, making this a stealth historical document.
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