Even though the beloved robot cat Doraemon won't be born until 100 years from today, he has been delighting audiences in Japan and around the world for more than four decades.
True fans of the Doraemon manga know that Sept. 3, 2112, is the day the futuristic cat is given birth at a robot factory.
Even a century ahead of his time, Doraemon, originally created by Fujiko F. Fujio, has achieved international popularity.