Voice actress Noriko Obara passed away - she played many roles including Nobita Nobi in "Doraemon", Conan in "Future Boy Conan", and Doronjo in "Yatterman".

Voice actress Noriko Obara passed away on July 12, 2024, it was announced on the official website of her agency, 81 Produce.

The news of Noriko Obara's passing was revealed on the official website of her agency, 81 Produce. According to the information on the site, "Our actor Noriko Obara passed away on July 12, 2024 at the age of 88, while recovering from an illness, due to the ineffectiveness of medication. The funeral service was held on July 12, 2024.

The funeral service was held only with relatives in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family.

Mr. Obara played the role of Marin in "Undersea Boy Marine," Wansa in "Wansa-kun," Peter in "Heidi, Girl of the Alps," the first Nobita Nohi in "Doraemon (Teresa version)" from 1979 to 2005, and Doronjo in "Yatterman" and the leader of the "bad boy trio" in the "Time Bokan series. He played the leader of the "Trio" and a sexy female character in the "Time Bokan" series for many years.

We pray for his soul rest in peace.