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Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Nobuyo Oyama's Passing, Part I

Nobuyo Ōyama, who voiced Doraemon in the anime series Doraemon for 26 years from 1979 to 2005, has passed away.

We pray for the soul of Oyama, who was close to the hearts of children as Doraemon, went on adventures with them, and brought smiles to their faces.

I am filled with surprise and sadness. Oyama-san served as the voice actor for Doraemon for 26 years, from 1979 to 2005. Oyama-san's gentle and enveloping voice touched the hearts of children all over the world and delivered dreams and hopes to them. I would like to express my gratitude to her for her great achievements and pray for her soul to rest in peace.

Oyama-san and I worked together on Doraemon for 26 years. We became really good friends, and I have a lot of fun memories, such as going on trips with Oyama-san, Ohara-san, and myself, just the three of us. For the past 18 years or so, I haven't been able to meet her due to her health, but I always had her in my heart. I wish I could have seen a recent photo of Oyama-san before she passed away. I pray for her soul to rest in peace.

"Doraemon no Ekakiuta" (The How-to-Draw-Doraemon Song)

This was filmed during my cinematography days.
At the time, digital photography was not available, so to simulate a sketch being drawn live, I had to crank the film reel in reverse while pressing the shutter, as I erased each line. It was an incredibly stressful job because I couldn't afford to make any mistakes☺️

I can't believe she passed away in September.

I remember being a guest for Doraemon, playing the roles of various gadgets, and she would often bring me fruit.
I also received praise for the roles I played, so it's a wonderful memory.
Thank you for all your hard work.
My heartfelt condolences.

Another era has ended.
For my generation, Doraemon was synonymous with Oyama-san.
It was a beautiful voice.
It gave me dreams.
It gave me energy.
I sincerely pray for Oyama-san's soul to rest in peace.

The news of her death came just as I was playing Doraemon: Dorayaki Shop Story.

No matter how many years pass, to me, the voice of Doraemon is Nobuyo Ōyama-san.

I sincerely pray for her soul to rest in peace

There has been so much sad news this year that I can't help but mutter, "Not again…"

Like Doraemon, I loved your Kappei Jin. His lament and muttering at the end of the last episode still resonates in my mind.

I offer my deepest condolences.

Ever since I was a child, I grew up wanting to meet Doraemon.
I will never forget the joy I felt when I grew up and my dreams came true.
I will continue to sing the song "YUME Biyori" with great care.
Nobuyo Ōyama-san.
Thank you very much.
Rest in peace.

Hitomi Shimatani

Nobuyo Ōyama-sama

Of course, my generation will never forget your role as Kappei Jin in Zambot 3.

May you rest in peace.

The second anime adaptation aired just when I was in elementary school, and I think Miyazaki [Prefecture] was a little late in airing it.
So, the first broadcast was a big deal. Everyone asked, "Have you seen Doraemon?" No child didn't know who Doraemon was after that.

I was a bit proud of myself for being a fan of the comic for so long.
That voice brought us all together.

Thank you very much.

I will never forget I had the opportunity to stand on stage with Oyama-san at a summer vacation children's talk show collaboration between Doraemon and Tsurupika Hagemaru-kun for TV Asahi. When I asked her how I could become a voice actor, she replied with a smile and said, "Just make the most of your studies." I was truly touched.
Rest in peace Nobuyo Ōyama-sama.

It's been a while since I last visited my old home, Fuji TV.
If the circumstances had been different, I would have felt nostalgic.
To Nobuyo Ōyama-san, I pray for your soul to rest in peace.
Another great senpai has passed away…

Nobuyo Ōyama-san. She was someone who has been helping me since my debut. Thank you so much for all your hard work over the years. Thank you so much.

Nobuyo Ōyama-sama,
I've always loved you.
I pray for your soul to rest in peace.

For those of us in our 60s, Nobuyo Ōyama-san was known for playing mischievous and naughty boys, such as Kunimatsu Ishida and Kappei Jin. She was more rebellious and stubborn than the boy played by Masako Nozawa-san. I was surprised when I heard Oyama-san would be playing Doraemon. I even thought that a role like Gian might suit her better. However, when Doraemon became a mega hit, the image of Oyama = Doraemon became established throughout Japan. I was impressed she reached a new level as a voice actor. All I can say now is I pray for her soul to rest in peace.