Doraemon fans wowed by drone show in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, but some complain duration too short
- While some spectators disappointed show includes advertisements, many are impressed with 3D drone formation of beloved Japanese cartoon character
- Saturday’s drone show prelude to largest exhibition yet of character set to run from July 13 to August 4
The world’s first drone show featuring the beloved Doraemon Japanese cartoon character wowed crowds lined along Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on Saturday evening, but some spectators felt let down that the 15-minute display included advertisements.
Although cloudy weather had left some wondering whether the show would go ahead, the drones lit up and flew into the sky at 7.25pm, accompanied by an announcement.
“It was all right, just as I had expected, but the 15 minutes included the beginning and the ending,” Franco Kum, 62, said. “By 7.40pm, I was already seeing the formation of sponsor logos.”
The retailer said he hoped the show could last a few minutes longer, adding the drone formations were simpler than those he had seen on mainland China.
“I don’t know what limited [the organiser]. I expected more 3D formations,” Kum said.
The show began with a two-dimensional Doraemon emerging from his gadget Anywhere Door, sparking cheers from the crowd. With an announcement of his return to Hong Kong, the character proceeded to summon his human companions with a new gadget, the “100% friend summoning bell”.