A voice that millions of people grew up with and adored has left this planet. At the age of 90, Nobuyo Oyama, the voice actress of Doraemon, departed from this life. Oyama brought the renowned robotic cat from the future to life for more than 25 years, winning over fans of all ages in the process. Her kind, funny voice brought Doraemon to the public’s attention from 1979 to 2005, leaving both kids and adults with cherished on-screen memories.
She had an impact on more than just Doraemon. Oyama was a talented artist who demonstrated her variety and depth as a performer by lending her voice to characters in television shows like Danganronpa, where she portrayed the menacing Monokuma. Her influence on the anime community has molded the business and raised the bar for upcoming voice performers.
Despite Oyama’s retirement from voice acting in 2015 owing to health concerns, her influence lives on. Her interpretation of Doraemon never fails to uplift us, serving as a constant reminder of the potency of narrative and the enchantment of voice acting. The passing of a true icon, whose work will endure for future generations, is being mourned by the anime community and admirers worldwide.
