Professor Yokoyama uses Doraemon's Nobita to advise on work and study attitudes

Toyama University professor Taiyuki Yokoyama examines the Doraemon manga to draw lessons for adults about workplace evaluation and personal resilience. He notes that while Nobita is portrayed as a poor student and athlete, his reactions to evaluation and setbacks illustrate how people can avoid being swayed by others' judgments and keep moving forward.

Yokoyama cites two specific storylines: one in which Nobita sets a 0.93‑second sleep record and receives media praise, and another where a 45‑year‑future Nobita swaps places with his present self, encouraging the younger Nobita to persist despite difficulties. The professor argues that these episodes show the value of perseverance, self‑acceptance, and helping others, offering practical advice for employees and students alike.