Voice actress Kumiko Watanabe will replace Keiko Yamamoto as the voice of Hanako Hanazawa in the Sazae-san television anime. Additionally, Shigeru Ushiyama will replace Kōtarō Nakamura as Isasaka-sensei.
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The anime, the world’s longest-running animated series, premiered on October 5, 1969, and Yamamoto has played Hanazawa since 1972. The last time Yamamoto played the role was in this Sunday’s episode, and Watanabe will take on the role on November 5.
Nakamura has played Isasaka-sensei since 2009. Ushiyama will take over the role on November 12.
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Source: Comic Natalie