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Akiko Yajima Steps Down From Crayon Shin-chan's Title Role After 26 Years
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
The official website for the Akiko Yajima will step down from her role as the show's protagonist Shinnosuke Nohara, after voicing the character since the show's premiere in 1992. The last episode featuring Yajima's voice acting will premiere on June 29, with the show's staff still deciding on the character's new voice cast member. The new cast member will debut in the show in July.
Yajima said that it has become more difficult for her to produce the character's voice naturally. She came to the decision to step down from the role after consulting with the anime's staff.
After the June 29 episode, Yajima will have voiced the character for 26 years and three months.
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Sources: Crayon Shin-chan's official website, Comic Natalie
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