Chinese media accuse Japanese manga star Doraemon of subverting youth

Robotic cat, which is the subject of an exhibition touring China, is portrayed as Japanese propaganda tool by some newspapers

Since his debut 45 years ago Doraemon has become one of Asias best-loved animated characters but in the eyes of some Chinese media the chubby, earless cat with the gaping smile is now on a mission to corrupt the nations youth.

The robotic cat from the future has attracted legions of fans at home in Japan and other countries including China with his teleportation powers, addiction to sweet bean pancakes and array of ingenious gadgets he uses to help his hapless schoolboy friend, Nobita.

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