It has been announced that the annual New Year's Eve one-hour special of the popular anime Doraemon(TV Asahi), "It's New Year's Eve! Doraemon One-Hour Special," will be broadcast from 9:00 AM on December 31st. In reference to the 2026 zodiac sign for the horse, a new creature from the future, "Umatake," will appear as the main character and cause mayhem in the main episode.
Umatake is a new creature born from 22nd century science, made by combining a horse and bamboo. He has a high pride and is difficult to control if he is angry, so it is hard to keep him happy, but if you ride him well, he can run at incredible speeds. Every time he has appeared so far, he has caused a big commotion for Nobita and Doraemon.
The New Year's Eve Special will feature a new original story, "Space Western: Umatake in the Wilderness."Doraemon and Nobita head to a certain planet in a special planetary exploration shuttle to have fun with the rowdy Umatake, but an unexpected encounter awaits them on the wilderness.
Information about the latest animated film, "Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the New Castle of Nobita's Undersea Rock," which will be released on February 27, 2026, will be introduced, and New Year's gift giveaways will also be held.
It was also announced that a series of programs titled "Oshigoto! Naruha Illustrated Guide" will be broadcast over three weeks from November 22nd to December 6th. The program will feature mini-corners showcasing people who shine in various jobs. On November 22nd, an original episode themed around flowers, "Hana Turban," will be broadcast, showcasing the work of a florist. On November 29th, the program will focus on the work of a product developer at Hotto Motto, a takeaway bento chain, and on December 6th, the program will focus on the work of a professional at Shogakukan who is involved in the production of Japan's largest Japanese dictionary.
