Sad News, Noriko Ohara the Voice Actress of Nobita in DORAEMON Anime Passed Away

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news came from the world of Japanese anime. Noriko Ohara, the seiyuu who voiced the character Nobi Nobita in the anime series DORAEMON passed away on July 12, 2024. Noriko Ohara passed away at the age of 88 due to an illness.

Quoting from NHK and Anime News Network, Noriko Ohara's funeral procession was held privately and attended only by family members.

1. Condolences

This sad news was also conveyed directly by TV Asahi. The television station that broadcasts the DORAEMON anime also expressed their condolences for the departure of the voice actress.

"We are shocked and saddened by the sudden news of her passing. Noriko Ohara has been involved in the TV anime Doraemon for 26 years, from 1997 to 2005. She was the voice actress of the character Nobita Nobi. We sincerely pray for the peace of Noriko Ohara, who brought dreams and hopes to many children," TV Asahi wrote.

2. Career Journey

Noriko Ohara was born in Tokyo on October 2, 1935. She began her career as a voice actress in the 1950s and became one of the famous seiyuu in Japan. In addition to voicing Nobita in the Doraemon series, Ohara also voiced the character of Nobita's mother, Tamako, in the original 1973 version on Nippon Television.

She later became the voice of Nobita in the 1979 TV Asahi version and continued to voice this character for 26 years. In addition to Doraemon, Noriko Ohara has also been involved in many other television series and films.

Throughout her career as a voice actress, Noriko Ohara has received numerous awards and recognition for her work.

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