Kazu

Parts of this page have to be rewritten Kazu is a 9 year old orphaned boy and the younger brother figure of Shizuka. He first debuted in the 2005 series of Doraemon. Currently he is considered a secondary main character for the series.

Personality
"You're a nice guy, but that's all you are. It isn't enough. You need to be stronger So I should stop being nice and start being strong? I didn't say that. You wouldn't be Kazu without the nice."

- Sweetie Belle to Kazu

Kazu is a free spirited and playful little soul with a soft spot for animals and plants. He often tries making friends with stray animals around the street, and sometimes succeeds. Kazu looks up no end to Shizuka and thinks the world of her, and Shizuka equally appreciates it.

Kazu is also one of the most naive and innocent characters of the franchise, and very gullible. He is often persisted and pushed by his friends who tell him to be stronger and not trust people so easily, but Kazu has difficulty altering himself.

Nature knowledge
Kazu is skilled in botany and anything plant-related, he has a great respect for flora and fauna and often enjoys being outdoors looking at green trees and plants. Kazu's come in useful as he is expertly able to tell poisonous plants from another, healthy or healing plants, and name just about any flower you can ask him about.

Relationship with Shizuka
"She protects you too much. You'll never be able to stand up on your feet if she's always there to RESCUE you!"

- Sunetsugu about Shizuka's overprotectiveness

Kazu looks up to Shizuka like an older sister, and has had great respect throughout the series. It was due to Shizuka that Kazu found a home, and was saved the fate of being sent to an orphanage. Shizuka is extremely, extremely overprotective of him and will not let anybody touch him no matter what their motive.

Physical appearance
Kazu has jet-black slightly messy hair but silky hair, bright eyes and pinkish baby skin. His cheeks have a rosy tinge in them. Kazu is rather short for a nine-year-old, and looks about eight.

Appearances and depiction
Kazu first came into existence from the third season onward of the 2005 series of Doraemon. He was an orphaned boy who was caught by the police for stealing from a department store. Shizuka persuaded them to let him go, forming a bond between the two. Kazu is considered a secondary main character from 2015 onwards.

Trivia

 * Kazu os easily the nicest, most gullible and the most genuinely sweet person in the franchise.
 * Kazu's older self is seen to be much more skilled in plants and wildlife.