The 'Doraemon Long Tales' series is a textbook on 'risk management' and 'organizational theory' in extreme situations.
The movie versions of Doraemon have an 'atmosphere' that is clearly different from the daily broadcast.
It is the tension of being thrown into an 'extraordinary' situation where, if you make one wrong move, you might not be able to return. How do Nobita and his friends behave in that extreme state? It is packed with the 'correct answers' for when we hit major walls in reality.
From the perspective of someone with a collection of 20,000 books, and while chasing the stories behind the data every day, I will unravel the 'practical philosophy' taught by the Long Tales.
1. Your true worth is tested when your 'options are limited'
The biggest feature of the Long Tales is that there is always a phase where 'the usual convenient gadgets cannot be used.' Losing the four-dimensional pocket, or having backup gadgets malfunction...
In my previous article, I wrote that 'relying entirely on gadgets leads to failure,' and the Long Tales are the ultimate form of that. When perfect preparation collapses and the system goes down, how do you fight with the few remaining resources?
What is tested there is not the performance of the gadgets, but the fundamental strength to instantly judge 'what can be done with what I have now.' It is when one is cornered that the true 'potential' of an individual, and an organization, emerges. This is the very essence of modern crisis management.
2. Organizational flexibility to accept 'changes in roles'
In the movie versions, Gian becomes a leader more reliable than anyone else, and Suneo, while trembling with fear, summons his courage as the technical lead.
That is not just a 'nice story.' It means they are 'redefining their roles to achieve a common goal.'
Discarding daily hierarchies and pride, they focus on 'what I must do now' for the team to win. The flexibility to update oneself according to changes in the situation. That reliability of Gian is the form of 'ideal unity' that an organization facing a common crisis should possess.
3. What determines victory or defeat in the end is the 'purity of purpose'
The enemies in the Long Tales all possess overwhelming power. Their technical and military capabilities are often far superior to Nobita and his friends. However, why do Nobita and his friends ultimately win?
It is because their principle of action is concentrated on the single, pure point of 'for the sake of someone else.'
Those who act out of self-interest or a desire for control are fragile when unexpected situations occur. However, those who fight for what they must protect show incredible responsiveness and resilience at the last minute. This 'mental stability' is what finally attracts miracles.
Conclusion: Even if preparation collapses, as long as you do not lose sight of your purpose, a path will open
'Doraemon Long Tales' teaches an extremely practical philosophy: 'No matter how much the environment changes drastically, as long as you do not lose sight of your purpose, a path will always open.'
From the 'practice' of daily life to the 'actual performance' of the movies.
How do they transcend their limits? Just by observing that process, the 'mindset' we need when facing difficulties should become clear.
If you reread them as a set with the daily versions, the depth of that 'resolve' they show in the Long Tales should resonate even more deeply in your heart.
If you lost all your 'gadgets' tomorrow, could you take a step forward for the sake of someone you want to protect?
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Finally: My commitment after walking with 20,000 manga books
'Why am I posting links to both paper and Kindle?' Finally, let me talk a little about my own stance. For me, who has walked with over 20,000 manga books filling the bookshelves of my parents' house, 'paper' and 'Kindle' are not objects of comparison to see which is superior, but 'both are indispensable, two wheels for enjoying manga.'
When buying in tankobon (paper): When you want to 'own' the story and savor the overwhelming detail of the artist's work. The time spent looking at the spines lined up on the bookshelf is a luxury that cannot be replaced by anything else. Works like the ones introduced this time, which have beautiful binding, are especially a joy to own in paper.
When buying on Kindle (digital): When you want to carry a vast archive with you anytime, anywhere, and refer to it immediately when needed. In terms of analyzing data with Python like I did this time, or creating your own database, the convenience of digital is revolutionary.
'A book you want to welcome to your bookshelf as a lifelong treasure,' or 'a book you want to keep by your side as data at all times.' Please choose according to your own lifestyle. If this '180%' score I derived with Python becomes a trigger for you to encounter a 'magical book' that colors your life, there is nothing that would make me happier.
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One last apology. I will be taking a break from Python data analysis tomorrow as well.
However, in talking about this Long Tale, there is one more work that must be discussed as the 'ultimate form of "rules and ordinary people" in Fujiko F. Fujio's works.' It is a book from my 20,000-book shelf that I really want to introduce to everyone right now. See you in tomorrow's special edition.