After years of celebrating the legacy of one of Japan’s most beloved icons, the Fujiko F. Fujio Masterpiece Theater: Doraemon has officially come to a quiet end in Monthly CoroCoro Comic. The May 2026 issue, released today April 15, featured the final reprinted chapter, “A Loooooong Day with the Time Gate,” marking the conclusion of this special rerun series.
In a brief farewell message on the final page, the editorial staff thanked fans for their enduring support. Doraemon has been a staple of CoroCoro since its beginning, with the character featured on 200 pages of the inaugural issue in 1977. The preview for the upcoming issue notably lacked any mention of the franchise, signaling a quiet departure for the Masterpiece Theater segment.
Originally launched in 1969 across Shogakukan's elementary school magazine line, Doraemon has captured the hearts of generations with its tales of friendship and futuristic gadgets. While this specific serialization has ended, the impact of the 22nd-century robot cat remains a cornerstone of Japanese pop culture.
