The iconic Japanese voice actress Masako Nozawafamous for being the voice of Son Goku in all editions of the franchise “dragon ball“, he revealed in a recent interview his love for his work and his intention to continue playing the role of the legendary Sakyajin hero until he reaches “the surprising age of 182”.
In the interview, Nozawa expressed his deep affection for playing Son Goku for more than two decades and He noted that he has no plans to retire in the near future.. His commitment to the character has been a fundamental pillar in the continued success of “Dragon Ball” in Japan and around the world.
In Japan, it is common for women to voice teenage or young adult male characters in the dubbing industry. This tradition contrasts markedly with the choice of the Latin American dubbing actor. Mario Castanedawho provided Son Goku in Latin Spanish with a more mature tone in “Dragon Ball.”
This contrast has generated mixed reactions among fans who grew up listening to the Latin dubbing. Those accustomed to Castañeda’s deep, mature voice may experience some rejection when listening to the original Japanese version, where Nozawa’s voice presents a higher, more youthful tone for the protagonist hero.
Masako Nozawa’s longevity as the voice of Son Goku has left an indelible mark on the history of Japanese animation and has contributed significantly to the global phenomenon that is “Dragon Ball.” Fans, both in Japan and around the world, look forward to continuing to enjoy his unparalleled performance in future installments of the beloved franchise:
- «I hope he lives a pretty long life!».
- «I’m sure the next installment will be a real disaster. Japan already has Son Goku’s voice fully recorded as an adult, so seeing him again as a child will be bad. From the point of view of foreigners, a female voice in Son Goku is not acceptable. In any case, it will be a thorny road for the franchise from now on.».
- «I hope I didn’t raise a death flag with that statement, it would be sad but quite absurd if something happened».
- «It is incredible that he is still working with a great voice at 87 years old. I would like many voice actresses to continue working even until they reach that age.».
- «I wish many other Dragon Ball voice actors had lived up to age. Sometimes I feel nostalgic when I watch old episodes».
- «I’m sorry, but I find it difficult to listen to Masako Nozawa, with her high age. Every time I see her name in the headlines I imagine the worst.».
- «It is incredible that he still maintains that volume of voice at such a high age. Maybe he has faded a little compared to how he was thirty years ago, but I wonder if he has done constant training».
- «I think he has the best voice in the world for boys, bad boys and wild boys. Not only the quality of his voice, but his tone and way of speaking are unmatched.».
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