Nobuyo Oyama, best known for voicing Doraemon, is no more. The voice actress passed away on September 29, 2024. She was 90.
Nobuyo Oyama passes away
Nobuyo Oyama died of old age on September 29. A funeral was held for the 90-year-old voice actress, with her close relatives in attendance. For the unversed, Oyama was the voice of Doraemon from 1979 to 2005. The animated series, that is still airing, revolves around the titular blue cat robot Doraemon, who travels back in time from the future to befriend lazy schoolboy Nobita.
Fans of the show took to social media to pay tribute to the starlet. "RIP to Nobuyo Oyama. Her acting in Doraemon was very nostalgic to not only me but to my family as well. Once again, may she rest in peace," one netizen wrote. Another X user tweeted, "This is truly heartbreaking. So many legends have passed away this year. One of the first animes I watched growing up was Doraemon. Nobuyo Oyama always brought the fun and the joy out of her character when I was a kid. Her works and her legacy will never be forgotten."
About Nobuyo Oyama
Born in Tokyo, Nobuyo Oyama became an actress after training at the Haiyuza company. She excelled in various roles including acting, voice acting, singing, screenwriting and more. However, it was her portrayal ofDoraemon that cemented her place in popular culture.
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Aside from voicing Doraemon, she was also the voice behind Kappei Jin in Invincible Super Man Zambot 3 and Monokuma in the Danganronpa video game series. In 2015, the voice actress’ husband had disclosed that she had been diagnosed with dementia, leading to her retirement from voice acting.