Nobita And The Steel Troops 2 May 2026

After finally giving this "reimagining" a fair shot, I’m here to say:

However, Winged Angels adds a layer of intimacy. The bond between Nobita and Pippo feels more tactile. The new animation (by Shin-Ei Animation) is stunning—fluid, bright, and expressive. When Pippo smiles, you feel it. When he cries (and yes, he cries), it’s devastating. In the 1986 film, the antagonist was a machine logic: "To save humanity, we must enslave it." Cold, efficient, terrifying. nobita and the steel troops 2

If you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s, the name "Pippo" (or "Riruru" depending on your dub) probably triggers a specific kind of childhood melancholy. The original Nobita and the Steel Troops (1986) is often hailed as a masterpiece of the Doraemon franchise—a dark, philosophical war drama disguised as a kids' cartoon. After finally giving this "reimagining" a fair shot,

It’s a rare remake that justifies its existence. It doesn't replace the original; it sits right next to it on the shelf, offering a different flavor of heartbreak. When Pippo smiles, you feel it

Here is why Winged Angels isn't just a copy-paste job, but a worthy companion piece that might even improve on the original. Let’s get the confusion out of the way. Nobita and the Steel Troops 2 is technically a reboot of the 1986 film. However, the "2" in the title is misleading. It’s not a sequel; it’s a retelling .

In Winged Angels , the antagonist is a robot named "Riruru" (a scout robot who looks like a winged angel). Here is the kicker: The film spends almost as much time with Riruru learning about human kindness as it does with Nobita. The climax isn’t about blowing up a fortress; it’s about an existential crisis of conscience. It asks the question: Can a machine programmed for war choose peace? 4. The "Goodbye" Scene Will Destroy You You know the scene. The one where the robots have to leave. The original had the famous line: "Even though we are apart, our friendship will never be erased."