On September 3, 2112 the beloved, earless cat robot of the future Doraemon was (it's weird using was here) manufactured at the Matsushiba Robot Factory bearing the code MS-903. Today, the world unites and celebrates his negative birthday, even though he was never really born--because Doraemon is a machine sent back in time to help a needy schoolboy; and also not real.

In the context of art creation, Doraemon was brought into existence in 1969 by Hiroshi Fujimoto (AKA Fujiko Fujio), and is one of the most beloved series and characters of all time. Countless other works have referenced as well as built upon the structure established by Doraemon. Doraemon is so cherished by his homeland that Time Asia named him a national hero. Google Japan has even modified their homepage logo to honor his birthday in the past.

Where would we be without Doraemon? I cannot say for sure, but I might liken it to Hell.

 

 

 This is a Doraemon guitar. Do want.

 

 Speaking of guitars, watch this Korean dude shred the theme song.

It's not a lie.