Doraemon Cartoon: 35-year journey ends! Children's favorite cartoon stops, fans become emotional

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The blue-colored robot cat of many generations' childhood in Indonesia now halts Sunday mornings. The Japanese anime 'Doraemon', which has been airing on RCTI for more than three decades, has suddenly taken a break. Since the end of 2025, this popular show has disappeared from the channel's schedule, causing a wave of disappointment among fans.

The adventures of the robotic cat Doraemon, who helps the boy Nobita from the 22nd century in his daily life, had reached every household. However, RCTI has not provided any official explanation regarding the show's cancellation. After the Sunday broadcast on January 4, 2026, fans expressed their anger on social media platforms. In thousands of comments, viewers are reminiscing old memories and demanding the show to be restarted.

On Instagram, a fan wrote, "Please re-air Doraemon on RCTI!" Another said, "RCTI hasn't been exciting since Doraemon stopped." A third expressed their feelings, saying, "I only watch RCTI for Doraemon. Please bring it back!" These reactions have started an online trend, and clarity is being sought about the show's future.

Doraemon was not just entertainment for Indonesian audiences, but an integral part of childhood memories. This decision by RCTI has shocked the emotions of fans, and everyone is waiting for the channel to provide an explanation.