Go to Nyaa.si and use the search filters:
Look for uploaders like DBD-Raws or Moozzi2 (if they've touched it). You will find batches, but they are rarely complete. Expect to find episodes 1-100, then a gap, then episodes 1000-1050.
Several users have uploaded VHS-rips of 1979 episodes in raw .mpg format. Search for "Doraemon 1979 VHS". The quality is terrible (blurry, washed-out colors), but they are raw in the truest sense—no processing at all.
When searching for "Doraemon 1979 Raw," you are typically looking for recordings from Japanese television broadcasts or VHS/LaserDisc rips.
Depending on whether you are sharing rare episodes, looking for help identifying one, or just celebrating the nostalgia of the original 1979 run (the "Ōyama Edition"), here are a few post ideas: doraemon 1979 raw
Option 1: The "Nostalgia Trip" (For Instagram/TikTok/Twitter)
Caption: Nothing beats the vibes of the 1979 raw clips. 🐱💙 The art style, the grainy VHS quality, and the original voice of Nobuyo Ōyama just hit differently. Who else grew up watching these classic episodes?Hashtags: #Doraemon #Doraemon1979 #ClassicAnime #RetroAnime #AnimeRaw #Nobita #Nostalgia
Option 2: The "Help Me Find This" (For Reddit/Facebook Groups)
Caption: Does anyone recognize this episode from the 1979 series? 🔍 I found a raw clip labeled Vol. 109 but can't find the name of the gadget or the full story. It’s the one where Nobita and Shizuka... [insert specific detail]. If you have a lead or a link to the archive, please let me know!Hashtags: #Doraemon #LostMedia #AnimeArchive #Doraemon1979 #OldAnime Go to Nyaa
Option 3: The "Collector's Showcase" (For Anime Enthusiasts)
Caption: Finally managed to dig up some raw 1979 Doraemon episodes! 📀 It’s amazing to see how the animation evolved from these early years compared to the 2005 reboot. The character expressions in the 80s were so much more chaotic and fun.Hashtags: #AnimeHistory #FujikoFFujio #DoraemonOriginal #VintageAnime #Doraemon1979
Pro-Tip: If you are posting a video clip, using the original 1979 opening theme "Doraemon no Uta" by Kumiko Ōsugi will significantly boost engagement with long-time fans.
If you want to hunt these down, forget Netflix, Crunchyroll, or public torrents like Pirate Bay. You won't find them. Look for uploaders like DBD-Raws or Moozzi2 (if
Here is the 2024-2025 strategy for the dedicated collector:
First, a quick primer for the uninitiated. There are three main Doraemon anime:
The 1979 series is the sweet spot—iconic, cel-animated charm—but it is a nightmare to collect in its original, unsubbed "raw" form.
Following a short-lived 1973 adaptation by Nippon TV, Shin-Ei Animation picked up the rights in 1979. This series began with a much brighter color palette and more faithful character designs compared to the 1973 version.
The 1979 series utilized a synthesizer-heavy soundtrack composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi. This "retro-futuristic" sound is distinct from the orchestral scores of the 2005 reboot. Hearing the original sound effects (the fwoom of the Anywhere Door or the ding of the Time Machine) is a major draw for purists.