The animation hits different here, sharp and Western-inflected in a way that makes the 22nd Century feel like an actual place worth stealing from. The mystery unfolds with real craft, planting clues you'll catch on a second watch and red herrings that fool you fair. Watching Nobita actually think his way through a heist, with Doraemon's gadgets doing what they're supposed to do instead of creating chaos, reminds you why this character has lasted sixty years.

On an ordinary afternoon, Doraemon has his bell taken by Kaito Deluxe, a thief who comes from the 22nd century. Nobita and his friends refuse to let it go and set out after the culprit. The stolen bell turns out to be hidden inside the Secret Gadget Museum of the 22nd century, so the group heads there to recover it. This feature-length Doraemon film is a comedy adventure.