**Doraemon** is a male robotic earless cat that travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a preteen boy named Nobita. Doraemon was created by Fujiko F. Fujio, the pen name of writing team Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko. Doraemon is the protagonist of a popular manga and anime series that has been running since 1969. Doraemon has a pocket on his belly that contains various futuristic gadgets that he uses to help Nobita and his friends¹.

A possible conjecture for why Doraemon is not a global phenomenon is:

- **Cultural barriers**. Doraemon is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and references, which may not be easily understood or appreciated by foreign audiences. Some of the gadgets and concepts in Doraemon may also be unfamiliar or confusing to non-Japanese viewers.
- **Lack of exposure**. Doraemon has not been widely distributed or marketed outside of Asia, especially in North America and Europe. The English dubbing and localization of Doraemon has been limited and inconsistent, and the series has faced censorship and controversy in some countries.
- **Competition**. Doraemon faces strong competition from other popular anime and cartoon franchises that have more global appeal and recognition, such as Pokemon, Naruto, SpongeBob SquarePants, etc. Doraemon may also be seen as outdated or childish by some audiences who prefer more modern or mature animation styles.