Ep. 51: Doraemon provides Nobita with a painful headband to force him to complete his homework.
Aired on May 30, 1979

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Nobita struggles with laziness when completing his school assignments without external pressure. To address this issue, Doraemon introduces a special headband designed to cause pain whenever the word "close" is spoken. Doraemon utilizes this device to compel Nobita to perform the tasks he is supposed to do. The gadget serves as a mechanism to overcome Nobita's reluctance and ensure he fulfills his responsibilities. This setup highlights the dynamic between the two characters as they navigate the challenges of discipline and motivation in Nobita's daily routine.
Episodes
- Ep. 47 · Nobita uses a magic mirror to duplicate borrowed toys but accidentally creates a mischievous copy of himself
- Ep. 48 · Doraemon creates a paper copy of Nobita who escapes and has adventures
- Ep. 49 · Doraemon Uses a Mini Submarine to Travel to the Ocean
- Ep. 50 · Suneo uses a friendship capsule to trick Doraemon into becoming his friend.
- Ep. 51 · Doraemon provides Nobita with a painful headband to force him to complete his homework.
- Ep. 52 · Nobita receives a tree from Doraemon to grow underground rooms for the group to inhabit.
- Ep. 53 · Real Shooting
- Ep. 54 · Nobita uses a time machine to prove his innocence after being blamed for breaking a school window.
- Ep. 55 · Nobita uses Doraemon's finger ointment to fire powerful air jets in a sharpshooting contest