#Japanese anime

Nobuyo Oyama, the legendary voice actress behind Doraemon, one of anime's most beloved characters, has passed away at the age of 90. She voiced the character in a staggering 2,338 episodes over more than 25 years, helping Doraemon become one of the most recognizable faces of modern anime. Oyama's work as Doraemon was instrumental in making the character as legendary as Astro Boy, another foundational figure in Japanese pop culture. However, her influence on the series and the anime industry remained strong. Beyond Doraemon, she was also well known for voicing Jin Kappei in the 1970s mecha anime Zambot 3. Her portrayal of Monokuma added a memorable layer to the character, helping the series gain widespread recognition in the gaming and anime communities. The news of her death led to Arkanoid trending on Japanese social media, as fans fondly remembered her gaming passion. Social media was flooded with old photos and clips of Oyama’s work, along with messages of gratitude for her years of contribution to anime. Read more in our articles including "Iconic Doraemon Voice Actress Nobuyo Oyama Passes Away at 90" and "Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23 on PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch 2".