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Nobuyo Ōyama, Voice of 'Doraemon' from 1979 to 2005, Dies at 90 on September 29, 2024

Oct 11, 2024, 07:40 AM

Nobuyo Ōyama, the renowned voice actress best known for her role as the titular character in the beloved Japanese anime 'Doraemon,' has passed away at the age of 90. Her agency confirmed her death, which occurred on September 29, 2024. Ōyama voiced Doraemon from 1979 until her retirement in 2005, following the onset of dementia in 2015. Notably, she was celebrated for her unique alto timbre and radiant laughter, which shaped the childhood experiences of millions in Japan and beyond. The character of Doraemon, a robotic cat, has been a staple of Japanese pop culture and remains one of the longest-running anime series, still airing across Asia and other regions. The creator of Doraemon, Fujiko F. Fujio, had previously acknowledged Ōyama as the quintessential voice of the character.