is one of the longest-running anime franchises in history, with over 3,000 episodes and 45 feature films spanning three distinct series . While the

: Hidden in Nobita's desk, it allows for time travel across centuries .

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Scene 3 — The Choice: The Compass then points to a dark alley where a frightened kitten is stuck. Nobita is scared but, remembering how he helped before, rescues the kitten. The small act earns him no applause—only the kitten’s purring and a warm feeling in his chest.