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Noriko Ohara, the original voice actress for “Nobita” in the famous Japanese anime “Doraemon,” has passed away at the age of 88. She provided the voice for Nobita in the TV version of “Doraemon” from 1979 until 2005. Her notable works also include voicing Conan in “Future Boy Conan,” Doronjo in “Yatterman,” Oyuki in “Urusei Yatsura,” and Peter in “The Adventures of Peter Pan.” These characters were beloved by audiences.
Noriko Ohara had been undergoing treatment for an illness, but the medication was ineffective, and she passed away on July 12. Her agency released a statement on the 23rd, stating that her funeral would be held privately according to her family’s wishes. The agency also expressed gratitude and condolences to all who supported her.
Noriko Ohara, whose real name was Noriko Tobe, was a voice actress for many popular anime series. She was a close friend of fellow “Doraemon” voice actress Nobuyo Oyama, who is currently in a nursing home due to dementia. Many anime fans have taken to social media to share the characters Noriko Ohara voiced, expressing their sorrow and remembrance for her.