The voice actor for Doraemon has passed away.

Nobuyo Oyama, the voice actress for the beloved Japanese animated series 'Doraemon', which has been enjoyed by generations of children across Asia, has passed away at the age of 90, her management company confirmed on October 11.

Oyama, the voice actress for the robot cat Doraemon, passed away on September 29 due to old age, according to her management company, Actors 7. The company apologized to the public for the delay in its announcement, adding, "We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the kindness you have shown to the deceased throughout her life."

The voice actress for the robot cat Doraemon is Nobuyo Oyama.

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A private funeral was held for Ms. Oyama, attended by close relatives. Oyama was best known for her voice acting as Doraemon in the television series of the same name, which aired from 1979 to 2005. The series became popular globally, especially in Asian markets.

Before her death, Mrs. Oyama lived in a nursing home. In 2015, her husband, Keisuke Sagawa, said that she had stopped working due to dementia.

The Doraemon franchise encompasses dozens of animated films, video games, music albums, and comic book series, following the adventures of Doraemon, a robotic cat from the 22nd century who travels back to the present to help a boy named Nobita, who is "terrible at everything." The friendly Doraemon, in his blue and white suit, often rescues Nobita.

According to Japanese broadcaster NHK , Oyama was born in Tokyo. Before voicing Doraemon, she had a role in NHK 's puppet show Boo Foo Woo , which aired from 1960 to 1967.

News of Oyama's passing has sparked a wave of remembrance on social media, as film fans view her as an icon of their childhood.

Doraemon the robot cat has left a deep impression on the childhood memories of many people.

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"Ms. Nobuyo Ōyama has been a supporter of mine since the very beginning of my career. Thank you so much for all your efforts over the years. I truly appreciate it," said actor Kazuhiko Inoue, who voices Kakashi (a fan-favorite character in the globally popular anime series Naruto).   tweeted.

"When I think of Doraemon, Nobuyo Oyama's voice rings in my mind," one user wrote on social media platform X. Another wrote: "Doraemon, I've loved you since I was a child, thank you Nobuyo Oyama."

The Doraemon manga series originated in Japan in 1969 and arrived in Vietnam in 1992. A television series adaptation began in 1973. Over 55 years, Doraemon has maintained its appeal, with 250 million copies sold, placing it among the top 10 best-selling manga of all time. The Doraemon films and anime adaptations have further solidified the image of the robotic cat. In 2012, Doraemon was recognized as a Japanese citizen.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dien-vien-long-tieng-cho-doraemon-qua-doi-18524101212510985.htm