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Masako Nozawa
Masako Nozawa
89 years (Oct 25, 1936)
Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan
81 Movies
79 TV Shows

Masako Nozawa

Known for
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy
Son Gokû Jr. / Son Gokû
Round Vernian Vifam 13
Kentsu Norton
Cackling Kitarou
鬼太郎（配音）
Tomorrow's Joe
Yuri
A towering figure of Japanese voice acting, Masako Nozawa is celebrated above all as the voice of Goku throughout the 'Dragon Ball' franchise, a role she has performed for decades across films including 'Dragon Ball Super: Broly' (2018) and 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero' (2022). Remarkably, she voices Goku alongside his sons Gohan and Goten. Active since the 1950s, she also voiced Tetsuro in 'Galaxy Express 999'. Nozawa is a beloved Japanese institution whose longevity and versatility have made her one of anime's most recognizable voices.
A towering figure of Japanese voice acting, Masako Nozawa is celebrated above all as the voice of Goku throughout the 'Dragon Ball' franchise, a role she has performed for decades across films including 'Dragon Ball Super: Broly' (2018) and 'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero' (2022). Remarkably, she voices Goku alongside his sons Gohan and Goten. Active since the 1950s, she also voiced Tetsuro in 'Galaxy Express 999'. Nozawa is a beloved Japanese institution whose longevity and versatility have made her one of anime's most recognizable voices.
Known for
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy
Son Gokû Jr. / Son Gokû
Round Vernian Vifam 13
Kentsu Norton
Cackling Kitarou
鬼太郎（配音）
Tomorrow's Joe
Yuri
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Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
Draggie-kun (voice) · 5 episodes
★ 7.0
2024–2025
TV
SANDA
Toyo Tetsudome (voice) · 12 episodes
★ 7.5
2025–
TV
Me & Roboco: The Movie
Showa Gag Manga Roboco (voice)
★ 8.7
2025
Film
Dragon Ball DAIMA
Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gotenks (voice) · 1 episode
★ 8.2
2024
TV
The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil
Joe (voice) · 5 episodes
★ 6.6
2024
TV
Mysterious Disappearances
Attendant of Kisaragi Station (voice) · 12 episodes
★ 6.9
2024–
TV
The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe
Medama-Oyaji (voice)
★ 7.4
2023
Film
500 Million Year Button
Tonio (voice) · 14 episodes
2022–
TV
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gotenks (voice)
★ 7.9
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Masako Nozawa and where are they from?
Masako Nozawa is 89 years old, born on October 25, 1936 in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Masako Nozawa?
Masako Nozawa is best known for roles in Dragon Ball Super: Broly, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Weathering with You.
How many movies has Masako Nozawa been in?
Over a 58-year career (since 1968), Masako Nozawa has appeared in 81 movies and 77 TV shows.
What was Masako Nozawa's first movie?
The career of Masako Nozawa began with Spooky Kitaro (1968).
What is Masako Nozawa's most recent movie or series?
Masako Nozawa's most recent release is SANDA, which premiered on October 4, 2025.
What TV shows has Masako Nozawa appeared in?
On television, Masako Nozawa has appeared in One Piece, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball.
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Masako Nozawa
Masako Nozawa
1936-10-25 · Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan

Masako Nozawa is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo. Throughout her life, she has been affiliated with Production Baobab, 81 Produce and self-owned Office Nozawa; she is currently affiliated with Aoni Production. Her late husband, Masaaki Tsukada, was also a voice actor.

As a voice actress, she is best known for the role of Son Goku in the popular anime franchise Dragon Ball, as well as all of Goku's male family relatives (except Raditz) and the villainous Goku Black. She has also voiced Tetsurō Hoshino (Galaxy Express 999) and Kitarō (GeGeGe no Kitarō, first and second series). In addition, she has also voiced two separate characters named "Hiroshi"; a character in Dokonjō Gaeru, and the characters known in the U.S. as "Pidge" and "Haggar" in Hyakujūō Golion. She also voiced Doraemon in the 1973 anime, replacing male actor Kōsei Tomita, who voiced the character in the first 26 episodes. In the 1979 anime, she was replaced by Nobuyo Ōyama, however Masako voiced Doraemon again in a 1988 special entitled Early English with Doraemon for unknown reasons.

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