Anime voice actress Nobuyo Oyama, the voice of Doraemon, dies at 90

Nobuyo Ōyama, the legendary voice actress known for her role as Doraemon and the villainous mascot Monokuma in Danganronpa, has passed away at the age of 90. Her agency confirmed the sad news, noting that she had been living in a retirement home since 2016 and had suffered from dementia. Oyama lent her voice to the iconic character of Doraemon for an astounding 2,338 episodes over 25 years before passing the role to another actor. Her contributions to anime have left an indelible mark on the industry, especially in the hearts of fans who grew up with these beloved characters. Following her retirement, she continued to voice Monokuma, further cementing her legacy in the gaming world.

Nobuyo Ōyama is best known for her role as the titular character in the long-running anime series Doraemon, where she voiced the robotic cat for over 2,300 episodes. Additionally, she gained fame for voicing Monokuma, the sinister mascot of the Danganronpa series, which has amassed a dedicated fanbase.

Danganronpa is a popular visual novel game series developed by Spike Chunsoft. It involves a group of high school students who are forced into a deadly game of murder and deception, overseen by the sadistic bear Monokuma. The franchise has achieved cult status both in Japan and internationally, further elevating Oyama’s contributions to the gaming world.