Sad News! Ika Zidane, the Voice of Ninja Hattori and Doraemon, Has Passed Away

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news comes from the Indonesian dubbing world. Ika Zidane, the voice actor behind the characters Ninja Hattori and Doraemon, is reported to have passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Her passing leaves sorrow for many anime fans in the country.

For nearly three decades, Ika has been a part of the childhood of the 90s and 2000s generation. Her voice has graced television screens through various iconic characters she brought to life. Now, Indonesia has lost one of the important figures in the voice acting world.

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1. The Passing of Legendary Indonesian Seiyu

Ika Swastika, widely known by the name Ika Zidane, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. The information was conveyed by fellow professional, Yulinda Syarifa. According to reports from Kaori Nusantara, the deceased has been buried in the afternoon in the Sawangan area of Depok.

The late Ika was known as one of the important figures behind the scenes of various popular anime aired on Indonesian television. Her departure leaves a deep sorrow for her fans and colleagues.

2. The Long Journey of Ika Zidane's Career

Doraemon, Ninja Hattori, and Digimon Adventure Poster (Credit: IMDb)

Starting her debut in 1996, Ika Zidane began her career by studying at Sanggar Prathivi, a legendary dubbing studio in Indonesia. Before transitioning to become a seiyu, the late Ika was more active in the field of translation. The decision to pursue a career as a voice actor came with the support of her sister, Anita Riyadi, who was the first dubber of Doraemon in Indonesia.

Years later, Ika Zidane followed in her sister's footsteps by voicing Doraemon in the film STAND BY ME DORAEMON. Throughout her career, Ika contributed to various famous series such as DIGIMON ADVENTURE (as Sora, Togemon, Hikari, and Renamon), SAILOR MOON (as Sailor Pluto), CODE LYOKO (as Jeremy), and NINJA HATTORI.

Not stopping there, Ika Zidane also served as a dialogue director for several dubbing projects, including the Japanese drama HANAKIMI. Now, her legacy is continued by her son, Zidane, who is also pursuing a career in voice acting. Ika Zidane's departure certainly leaves a profound impact on the Indonesian dubbing world and for fans who grew up with her voice.

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