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Masako Nozawa

Actor

Masako Nozawa

  • Born: 9 October 1936, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
  • Estimated net worth: 5 million USD

Masako Nozawa is a renowned Japanese voice actress known for her work in anime and video games. She is most recognized for voicing iconic characters such as Goku in the Dragon Ball series and Kitaro in GeGeGe no Kitaro. With a career spanning over six…

About Masako Nozawa

Masako Nozawa is a renowned Japanese voice actress known for her work in anime and video games. She is most recognized for voicing iconic characters such as Goku in the Dragon Ball series and Kitaro in GeGeGe no Kitaro. With a career spanning over six decades, she has built a reputation for her distinctive voice and versatility in various genres.

Born
9 October 1936, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Height
5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Children
1 (Kumiko Nozawa)
Parents
Masako Nozawa (mother), Yoshio Nozawa (father)
Estimated net worth
5 million USD

Fun facts about Masako Nozawa

  • Masako Nozawa has been the voice of Goku since the original Dragon Ball series began airing in 1986.
  • In addition to her voice acting, she has also worked as a narrator and has appeared in live-action television shows.

Famous Masako Nozawa quotes

“I am the hope of the universe.”
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, 1990
“It's over 9000!”
Dragon Ball Z: The Ultimate Battle, 1993
“I will not let you destroy my world!”
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon, 1995

Masako Nozawa filmography

Cast (215)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Dragon Ball Super: Beerus TVSon Goku / Son Goten (voice)9.8
2025SANDA TVToyo Tetsudome (voice)7.5
2025Stage Play 「Spooky Kitaro」 MovieUnknown character
2025Me & Roboco: The Movie MovieShowa Gag Manga Roboco (voice)8.7
2024Dragon Ball DAIMA MovieSelf7.7
2024Dragon Ball DAIMA TVSon Goku (voice)8.2
2024Dragon Ball DAIMA TVSon Goku (mini) (voice)8.2
2024Dragon Ball DAIMA TVSon Goku / Son Goku (mini) (voice)8.2
2024Dragon Ball DAIMA TVSon Goku (mini) / Son Goten (mini) (voice)8.2
2024Dragon Ball DAIMA TVSon Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gotenks (voice)8.2
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2024Dragon Ball Z Kai MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan (voice) (archive footage)7.5
2024Mysterious Disappearances TVAttendant of Kisaragi Station (voice)6.9
2024Go! Go! Loser Ranger! TVDraggie-kun (voice)7.1
2024The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil TVJoe (voice)6.5
2023The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe MovieMedama-Oyaji (voice)7.4
2022500 Million Year Button TVTonio (voice)
2022Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gotenks (voice)7.9
2021Star Wars: Visions TVT0-B1 (voice)7.1
2020Digimon Adventure: TVNarrator (voice)7.6
2019Weathering with You MovieFortuneteller (voice)8.0
2018Dragon Ball Super: Broly MovieSon Goku / Son Goten / Bardock (voice)8.0
2018Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us MovieHisui (voice)7.2
2018Super Dragon Ball Heroes TVSon Goku / Xeno Goku (voice)7.6
2018GeGeGe no Kitaro TVMedama-Oyaji (voice)7.1
2017Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: The Return of the Oni King MovieKitaro (voice)6.9
2017I Want to Deliver Your Voice MovieNagisa's grandmother (voice)6.2
2017Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai MovieGoku / Gohan / God Fusion Goku (voice)7.0
2016Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Future Trunks Special Edition MovieGoku9.0
2016Like the Wind MovieSanpei (voice)1.0
2016Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D MovieGoku (voice)7.6
2015Air Bound MovieTsuburi (voice)5.6
2015Dragon Ball Super TVSon Goku / Goku Black / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)8.2
2015Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)6.9
2014Tomcat's Big Adventure MovieMark (voice)8.0
2014Ping Pong the Animation TVObaba Tamura (voice)8.2
2014Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends MovieAkumuju (voice)7.2
2013Zorori the Naughty Hero: Defend the Dinosaur Egg! MovieDino Mama (voice)9.3
2013Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! MovieGoku / Gohan / Goten (voice)7.3
2013Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)6.9
2012Hal's Flute MovieHaru (voice)
2012Asura MovieAsura7.2
2012Driland TVBonny (Voice)7.0
2012Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles - Animal Adventure MovieNobisuke (voice)6.8
2012Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles - Animal Adventure MovieDakke (voice)6.8
2011Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock MovieBardock (voice)7.1
2011Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid MovieMasae Todo (voice)6.2
2011The Voice Makes a Miracle MovieUnknown character8.0
2011Nichijou: My Ordinary Life TVNarrator (voice)8.4
2010Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans MovieSon Goku (voice)7.1
2010Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song MovieBlack Nose (voice)5.3
2010One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 MovieKureha (voice)7.3
2009Galaxy Express 999: Beyond the Diamond Ring MovieUnknown character
2009Dragon Ball Z Kai TVSon Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)7.5
2009Cross Game TVNomo (voice)8.7
2009Marie & Gali TVUnknown character8.0
2008Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)6.5
2008Kiku and the Wolf MovieWolf (voice)4.0
2008Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War MovieKitarō (voice)10.0
2008One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom MovieDr. Kureha (voice)7.0
2008Graveyard Kitaro TVKitarō (voice)8.5
2007Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald MovieNora4.7
2007Japan Hero Awards: Who Is the Strongest Hero? MovieSon Goku (voice)5.0
2007Love and Berry Dress Up and Dance! Magic of Happiness MovieUnknown character
2006The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet MovieTetsurō Hoshino (voice)
2006Lovege Chu ~Miracle Seiyuu Hakusho~ TVUnknown character
2006Zorori the Naughty Hero: Quest For The Mysterious Treasure MovieIshishi (voice)8.0
2005Futari wa Precure Max Heart Movie 2: Friend of Yukizora MovieSanae Yukishiro / Muta7.1
2005Futari wa Precure Max Heart: The Movie MovieRound / Sanae Yukishiro (voice)5.9
2005Digimon X-Evolution MovieDukemon (voice)6.2
2004The Marshmallow Times TVUnknown character6.0
2004Pretty Cure TVSanae Yukishiro (voice)7.8
2003Requiem from the Darkness TVWhite Hermit (voice)6.2
2002Jing: King of Bandits TVMama Stout (voice)5.6
2002Doraemon: Nobita and the Robot Kingdom MovieKururinpa (voice)6.5
2002Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon MovieGuilmon (voice)6.8
2001Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers MovieGuilmon (voice)7.0
2001Galaxy Express 999: The Rainbow Sign MovieUnknown character
2001PaRappa the Rapper TVSister Gon (voice)6.8
2001Digimon Tamers TVGuilmon / Narrator (voice)8.6
2000Prince Mackaroo the Movie: The Promised Summer - Ojaru and Semira Movieせみら
2000Hamtaro TVYume Haruna (voice)7.9
2000Love Hina TVHina Urashima (voice)6.8
1999One Piece TVDr. Kureha (voice)8.8
1999Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure MovieElekid (voice)6.3
1999Children's Scary Story '99 MovieUnknown character
1999Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure TVReika Nanjoin7.3
1998Children's Scary Story "Kotatsu Black Hole" MovieUnknown character
1998Children's Scary Story "Hell Phone" MovieUnknown character
1998Round Vernian Vifam 13 TVKentsu Norton10.0
1998Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy MovieTetsurou Hoshino (voice)6.5
1997Dr. Slump TVSon Goku (voice)7.8
1997My Father's Dragon MovieNearsighted Rat (voice)7.5
1997Children's Scary Story "Mysterious Refrigerator" MovieUnknown character
1997Children's Scary Story "The Fear of a Three Sided Mirror" MovieUnknown character
1997Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy MovieSon Gokû Jr. / Son Gokû6.8
1996Dragon Ball: The Path to Power MovieSon Goku (voice)7.4
1996Dragon Ball GT TVSon Gohan / Son Goku / Son Goten (voice)7.7
1995Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gotenks (voice)7.3
1995Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn MovieSon Gokû / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gogeta / Veku / Gotenks (voice)7.6
1995Iczer Girl: Iczelion TVIczel5.0
1994Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly MovieSon Goten / Son Gokû (voice)5.8
1994Montana Jones TVNicole / Oletta (voice)7.0
1994Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming MovieSon Gokû / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)6.8
1993Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show! MovieUnknown character7.0
1993Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan / Turles (voice)6.5
1993Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan (voice)7.2
1993Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan (voice)7.3
1993Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks MovieSon Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)7.6
1992Dragon Ball Z: Gather Together! Goku's World MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan6.9
1992Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan (Voice)6.3
1992Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan (voice)7.0
1992Zôressha ga Yatte Kita MovieUnknown character5.5
1992Genji MovieZakuro (voice)
1992Genji MovieTaira no Tokuko (voice)
1992Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler MovieSon Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)6.5
1991Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge MovieSon Gokû / Son Gohan / Bardock (voice)7.1
1991The Adventure of Gamba and the Otter MovieGanba1.0
1991Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug MovieSon Goku / Son Gohan (voice)6.5
1991Kayoko's Diary MovieKisaburo Nakane (voice)7.2
1990The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors TVKamezasa (voice)7.2
1990Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku MovieBardock / Son Gokû (Kakarotto) (voice)7.6
1990Musashi, the Samurai Lord TVMusashi (voice)6.0
1990Kim's Cross Movie(voice)4.0
1990君の十字架 MovieUnknown character
1990Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might MovieSon Goku / Turles / Son Gohan (voice)6.5
1990Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest MovieSon Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)6.6
1989Dash! Yonkuro TVUnknown character6.8
1989Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone MovieSon Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)6.9
1989Little Wansa MovieKouta (voice)
1989Dragon Ball Z TVSon Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)8.4
1989Blue Blink TVBlink / Kakeru (voice)8.0
1988Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure MovieSon Goku (voice)6.7
1988Dragon Ball: Goku & Traffic Safety MovieSon Goku (voice)5.4
1988Goku's Fire Brigade MovieSon Goku (voice)5.8
1988Ultra B: Black Hole kara no Dokusaisha BB!! Movieママ6.0
1987The Story of Fifteen Boys MovieCostar (voice)5.7
1987Kamen no Ninja Akakage TVAokage (voice)
1987Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle MovieSon Goku (voice)6.7
1987Ultra B TVKazuyo Suzuki (voice)10.0
1986Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies MovieSon Goku (voice)6.9
1986The Wonderful Wizard of Oz TVTip (voice) / Princess Ozma (voice)8.5
1986Saint Elmo - Apostle of Light MovieMī-kun (voice) / Gugi (voice)4.0
1986Dragon Ball TVSon Goku (voice)8.3
1986Cool Cool Bye MovieLek (voice)6.3
1986The Story of Pollyanna TVPolly Harrington Chilton (voice)6.6
1985Hey! Bumboo TVBumboo (voice)5.3
1984Ultraman Story MovieTaro6.4
1984The Adventurers Gamba and His Seven Friends MovieGanba
1983The Green Cat MovieGreen (voice)6.0
1983Round Vernian Vifam TVKentsu Norton (voice)5.5
1983Ika no Kabamaru TVUnknown character
1983Alice in Wonderland TVBenny Bunny (voice)6.4
1982The Mysterious Cities of Gold TVEsteban (voice)7.8
1982A Zoo Without an Elephant MovieHide (voice)
1982The Gutsy Frog: The Movie MovieUnknown character
1982The Monster Kid and The Demon's Sword MovieKaibutsu-kun7.0
1981Miss Machiko TVKenta Ikegami (voice)5.4
1981Adieu Galaxy Express 999 MovieTetsuro Hoshino (voice)7.0
1981Beast King GoLion TVHiroshi Suzuishi / Honerva (voice)7.8
1980Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?!! MovieTetsuro Hoshino (voice)7.3
1980Kaibutsu-kun TVTarou Kaibutsu (voice)7.7
1980Gegege no Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye MovieUnknown character7.0
1980Botchan MovieChibi (voice)5.5
1980Fisherman Sanpei TVSanpei Mihira (voice)7.8
1980Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas MovieTetsurou Hoshino (voice)7.5
1980Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass MovieTetsurou Hoshino (voice)6.8
1980Back to the Forest Movieペーター3.0
1980Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey TVSpirit of the Milk (voice)9.0
1980The Adventures of Tom Sawyer TVTom Sawyer (voice)7.9
1979Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!! MovieTetsuro Hoshino (voice)8.8
1979Galaxy Express 999: The Movie MovieTetsurô Hoshino (voice)6.9
1979Adventures of the Polar Cubs MovieUnknown character5.0
1979The Legend of Manxmouse MovieHarrison G. Tondemonezumi6.0
1979Animated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures TVUnknown character7.0
1978Galaxy Express 999 TVTetsuro Hoshino (voice)7.8
1978Fighting General Daimos TVGenta7.4
1978Thumbelina MovieChumi (voice)6.3
1977Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka TVAise Hangoro (voice)8.0
1977Ore wa Teppei TVTeppei Uesugi (voice)3.0
1977Rascal the Raccoon TVRascal (voice)6.8
1976The Adventures of Pinocchio TVPinocchio (voice)7.3
1976Combattler V TVUnknown character5.9
19763000 Leagues in Search of Mother TVLuigi (voice)7.7
1976Huckleberry no Bōken TVHuckleberry Finn (voice)6.2
1976Huckleberry Finn MovieHuckleberry Finn (Voice)6.3
1975Adventure of Gamba TVガンバ7.2
1975The Star of the Seine TVDanton6.6
1975Maya the Bee TVWilly (voice)6.4
1974Calimero TVButa / Calimero's Mother (voice)5.8
1974Tentou Mushi no Uta TVUnknown character
1974Little Meg the Witch Girl TVSaturn (voice)5.8
1974Heidi: Girl of the Alps TVThe Boy With the Barrel Organ (voice)7.4
1973The Little Judge from Hell TVEnma-kun (voice)5.2
1973Miracle Girl Limit-chan TVTomi-san (voice)6.0
1973The Panda's Great Adventure MovieJumbo (voice)6.0
1973Microid S TV学
1973Little Wansa TVコウタ1.0
1973Doraemon TVDoraemon (2nd) (voice)6.7
1972The Gutsy Frog TVHiroshi (voice)6.2
1972Science Ninja Team Gatchaman TVSeiji Nakanishi (voice)8.4
1972GO GET THEM 0011!! MovieAce (voice)4.8
1972Little Witch Chappy TVIpei (voice)8.0
1972Pinocchio: The Series TVFranko6.4
1971Cackling Kitarou TV鬼太郎(配音)9.0
1970General Inakappe TV風大左ヱ門3.5
197030,000 Miles Under the Sea MovieIsamu (voice)5.3
1970Tomorrow's Joe TVYuri8.2
1969The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader TVRappa6.0
1969Flying Phantom Ship MovieHayato (voice)6.2
1969もーれつア太郎 TVDeko-chan1.0
1968Spooky Kitaro MovieGegege no Kitaro (voice)6.4
1968Cackling Kitarou TVKitarou (voice)8.6
1967冒険ガボテン島 TVカボ
1965Q-Taro the Ghost TVOuhara Shinichi
1965Space Patrol Hopper TVプー

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Questions about Masako Nozawa

What are some of Masako Nozawa's most famous roles?

Masako Nozawa is best known for voicing Goku in the Dragon Ball series and Kitaro in GeGeGe no Kitaro. Her roles have made her a prominent figure in the anime industry.

Has Masako Nozawa won any awards?

Yes, Masako Nozawa has received several awards for her contributions to voice acting, including the Tokyo Anime Award and recognition at various anime festivals.

What was Masako Nozawa's first major role?

Her first major role was in the anime series Astro Boy, where she voiced various characters. This role marked the beginning of her long career in voice acting.

Which anime series has she been part of?

Masako Nozawa has been part of numerous anime series, including Dragon Ball, One Piece, and GeGeGe no Kitaro, showcasing her versatility as a voice actress.

What is her estimated net worth?

Masako Nozawa's estimated net worth is approximately 5 million USD, reflecting her successful career in the entertainment industry.

How many children does Masako Nozawa have?

Masako Nozawa has one child, a daughter named Kumiko Nozawa, who has also been involved in the arts.

What is a defining characteristic of her voice acting?

Masako Nozawa is known for her high-pitched, energetic voice, which has become iconic in the anime community, particularly in her portrayal of Goku.

What are some of her notable filmography milestones?

Some of Masako Nozawa's notable milestones include voicing Goku across multiple Dragon Ball series and films, as well as her role in the long-running series GeGeGe no Kitaro.