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The first voice actor of Doraemon, Akira Oyama, has passed away at the age of 90
On October 11th, Japanese media reported that the first generation Doraemon voice actor for the classic long-running anime “Doraemon”, Akira Oyama, passed away on September 29th due to aging at the age of 90. Her agency has announced this news and stated that the funeral has been held.
Da Shan Xian Dai has been troubled by health problems in recent years and has developed Alzheimer’s disease.
The legendary voice acting career of Da Shan Xian Dai
Oyama Gendai was born in Tokyo in 1933, debuted through NHK dramas in 1956, and first participated in voice acting work in 1957. In 1979, she became the first voice actor for the eponymous protagonist in the anime Doraemon and played the role for 26 years until her retirement in 2005. Da Shan Xian Dai has deeply imprinted the character Doraemon in the memories of several generations of audiences with his warm and friendly voice.
In addition to “Doraemon”, she has also participated in multiple animated works such as “Miss Conch” and “Invincible Superman Treasure 3”. Dashan’s voice acting career not only earned her a wide reputation, but also brought joy and emotion to countless audiences.
Old age and health problems
Da Shan Xiandai’s health problems have gradually emerged since 2012, and he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In 2015, her husband, Keisuke Sagawa, revealed her condition on a radio program, and then Akira Oyama entered a nursing home to live. Despite suffering from illness and torment in her later years, her enormous contributions to the history of Japanese animation are still remembered by countless fans.
The successive deaths of the first generation Doraemon partners
In recent years, several of the first generation voice actors of Doraemon who collaborated with Akira Oyama have passed away one after another. The voice actor Yuriko Kohara, who voiced Doraemon, and the voice actor Yasuo Muramatsu, who voiced Doraemon’s uncle, passed away in July and April 2024, respectively; Ganfu Kanetsugu, who voiced Xiaofu, passed away in 2016. Nowadays, only Shizuka’s voice actor, Michiko Nomura, is still alive in the first generation voice over team.
Mourning and grief of netizens
After the news of Da Shan Xiandai’s death spread, netizens expressed their grief on social media platforms. Many people uploaded classic scenes from the Doraemon manga, especially the scene where Doraemon and Doraemon parted ways, expressing their deep nostalgia for her. A netizen exclaimed, “Just like how Doraemon and Doraemon parted ways, I feel a little heartache
The voice of Da Shan Xian Dai accompanied countless people’s childhoods. Her passing once again made everyone feel the passage of time and the ruthlessness of time. However, her classic voice acting works will forever remain in people’s memories, bringing endless nostalgia and emotion to future generations.