Biography and filmography

Masako Nozawa

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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Movies (120)

Stage Play 「Spooky Kitaro」

Stage Play 「Spooky Kitaro」

2025

Me & Roboco: The Movie

Me & Roboco: The Movie

2025 · Showa Gag Manga Roboco (voice)

Dragon Ball DAIMA

Dragon Ball DAIMA

2024 · Self

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Dragon Ball Z Kai

2024 · Son Goku / Son Gohan (voice) (archive footage)

The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe

The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe

2023 · Medama-Oyaji (voice)

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

2022 · Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gotenks (voice)

Weathering with You

Weathering with You

2019 · Fortuneteller (voice)

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

2018 · Son Goku / Son Goten / Bardock (voice)

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

2018 · Hisui (voice)

Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: The Return of the Oni King

Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: The Return of the Oni King

2017 · Kitaro (voice)

I Want to Deliver Your Voice

I Want to Deliver Your Voice

2017 · Nagisa's grandmother (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai

Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai

2017 · Goku / Gohan / God Fusion Goku (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Future Trunks Special Edition

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ - Future Trunks Special Edition

2016 · Goku

Like the Wind

Like the Wind

2016 · Sanpei (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D

Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D

2016 · Goku (voice)

Air Bound

Air Bound

2015 · Tsuburi (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'

2015 · Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Tomcat's Big Adventure

Tomcat's Big Adventure

2014 · Mark (voice)

Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends

Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends

2014 · Akumuju (voice)

Zorori the Naughty Hero: Defend the Dinosaur Egg!

Zorori the Naughty Hero: Defend the Dinosaur Egg!

2013 · Dino Mama (voice)

Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!

Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!

2013 · Goku / Gohan / Goten (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

2013 · Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Hal's Flute

Hal's Flute

2012 · Haru (voice)

Asura

Asura

2012 · Asura (voice)

Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure

Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure

2012 · Nobisuke (voice), Dakke (voice)

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock

2011 · Bardock (voice)

Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid

Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid

2011 · Masae Todo (voice)

The Voice Makes a Miracle

The Voice Makes a Miracle

2011

Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans

Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans

2010 · Son Goku (voice)

Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song

Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song

2010 · Black Nose (voice)

One Piece: Strong World Episode 0

One Piece: Strong World Episode 0

2010 · Kureha (voice)

Galaxy Express 999: Beyond the Diamond Ring

Galaxy Express 999: Beyond the Diamond Ring

2009

Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

2008 · Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Kiku and the Wolf

Kiku and the Wolf

2008 · Wolf (voice)

Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War

Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War

2008 · Kitarō (voice)

One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom

One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom

2008 · Dr. Kureha (voice)

Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald

Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald

2007 · Nora

Japan Hero Awards: Who Is the Strongest Hero?

Japan Hero Awards: Who Is the Strongest Hero?

2007 · Son Goku (voice)

Love and Berry Dress Up and Dance! Magic of Happiness

Love and Berry Dress Up and Dance! Magic of Happiness

2007

The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet

The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet

2006 · Tetsurō Hoshino (voice)

Zorori the Naughty Hero: Quest For The Mysterious Treasure

Zorori the Naughty Hero: Quest For The Mysterious Treasure

2006 · Ishishi (voice)

Futari wa Precure Max Heart Movie 2: Friend of Yukizora

Futari wa Precure Max Heart Movie 2: Friend of Yukizora

2005 · Sanae Yukishiro / Muta

Futari wa Precure Max Heart: The Movie

Futari wa Precure Max Heart: The Movie

2005 · Round / Sanae Yukishiro (voice)

Digimon X-Evolution

Digimon X-Evolution

2005 · Dukemon (voice)

Doraemon: Nobita and the Robot Kingdom

Doraemon: Nobita and the Robot Kingdom

2002 · Kururinpa (voice)

Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon

Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon

2002 · Guilmon (voice)

Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers

Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers

2001 · Guilmon (voice)

Galaxy Express 999: The Rainbow Sign

Galaxy Express 999: The Rainbow Sign

2001

Prince Mackaroo the Movie: The Promised Summer - Ojaru and Semira

Prince Mackaroo the Movie: The Promised Summer - Ojaru and Semira

2000 · せみら

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

1999 · Elekid (voice)

Children's Scary Story '99

Children's Scary Story '99

1999

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe

Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe

1999 · Log (voice)

Children's Scary Story "Hell Phone"

Children's Scary Story "Hell Phone"

1998

Children's Scary Story "Kotatsu Black Hole"

Children's Scary Story "Kotatsu Black Hole"

1998

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy

1998 · Tetsurou Hoshino (voice)

My Father's Dragon

My Father's Dragon

1997 · Nearsighted Rat (voice)

Children's Scary Story "Mysterious Refrigerator"

Children's Scary Story "Mysterious Refrigerator"

1997

Children's Scary Story "The Fear of a Three Sided Mirror"

Children's Scary Story "The Fear of a Three Sided Mirror"

1997

Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy

Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy

1997 · Son Gokû Jr. / Son Gokû

Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

Dragon Ball: The Path to Power

1996 · Son Goku (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon

1995 · Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gotenks (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

1995 · Son Gokû / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gogeta / Veku / Gotenks (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

1994 · Son Goten / Son Gokû (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

1994 · Son Gokû / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!

Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show!

1993

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

1993 · Son Goku / Son Gohan / Turles (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

1993 · Son Goku / Son Gohan (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan

Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan

1993 · Son Goku / Son Gohan (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

1993 · Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Gather Together! Goku's World

Dragon Ball Z: Gather Together! Goku's World

1992 · Son Goku / Son Gohan

Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special

Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special

1992 · Son Goku / Son Gohan (Voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!

1992 · Son Goku / Son Gohan (voice)

Zôressha ga Yatte Kita

Zôressha ga Yatte Kita

1992

Genji

Genji

1992 · Taira no Tokuko (voice), Zakuro (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler

1992 · Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)

The Adventure of Gamba and the Otter

The Adventure of Gamba and the Otter

1991 · Ganba

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge

1991 · Son Gokû / Son Gohan / Bardock (voice)

Hotaru Kagayaku

Hotaru Kagayaku

1991

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug

1991 · Son Goku / Son Gohan (voice)

Kayoko's Diary

Kayoko's Diary

1991 · Kisaburo Nakane (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

1990 · Bardock / Son Gokû (Kakarotto) (voice)

Kim's Cross

Kim's Cross

1990 · (voice)

君の十字架

君の十字架

1990

Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might

1990 · Son Goku / Turles / Son Gohan (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest

1990 · Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

1989 · Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)

Little Wansa

Little Wansa

1989 · Kouta (voice)

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure

1988 · Son Goku (voice)

Dragon Ball: Goku & Traffic Safety

Dragon Ball: Goku & Traffic Safety

1988 · Son Goku (voice)

Goku's Fire Brigade

Goku's Fire Brigade

1988 · Son Goku (voice)

Ultra B: Black Hole kara no Dokusaisha BB!!

Ultra B: Black Hole kara no Dokusaisha BB!!

1988 · ママ

The Story of Fifteen Boys

The Story of Fifteen Boys

1987 · Costar (voice)

Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle

1987 · Son Goku (voice)

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

1986 · Son Goku (voice)

Saint Elmo - Apostle of Light

Saint Elmo - Apostle of Light

1986 · Mī-kun (voice) / Gugi (voice)

Cool Cool Bye

Cool Cool Bye

1986 · Lek (voice)

Ultraman Story

Ultraman Story

1984 · Taro

The Adventurers Gamba and His Seven Friends

The Adventurers Gamba and His Seven Friends

1984 · Ganba

The Green Cat

The Green Cat

1983 · Green (voice)

The Gutsy Frog: The Movie

The Gutsy Frog: The Movie

1982

A Zoo Without an Elephant

A Zoo Without an Elephant

1982 · Hide (voice)

The Monster Kid and The Demon's Sword

The Monster Kid and The Demon's Sword

1982 · Kaibutsu-kun

Adieu Galaxy Express 999

Adieu Galaxy Express 999

1981 · Tetsuro Hoshino (voice)

Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?!!

Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?!!

1980 · Tetsuro Hoshino (voice)

Gegege no Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

Gegege no Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

1980

Botchan

Botchan

1980 · Chibi (voice)

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas

1980 · Tetsurou Hoshino (voice)

Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass

Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass

1980 · Tetsurou Hoshino (voice)

Back to the Forest

Back to the Forest

1980 · ペーター

Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!

Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!

1979 · Tetsuro Hoshino (voice)

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

Galaxy Express 999: The Movie

1979 · Tetsurô Hoshino (voice)

Adventures of the Polar Cubs

Adventures of the Polar Cubs

1979

The Legend of Manxmouse

The Legend of Manxmouse

1979 · Harrison G. Tondemonezumi

Thumbelina

Thumbelina

1978 · Chumi (voice)

Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn

1976 · Huckleberry Finn (Voice)

The Panda's Great Adventure

The Panda's Great Adventure

1973 · Jumbo (voice)

GO GET THEM 0011!!

GO GET THEM 0011!!

1972 · Ace (voice)

30,000 Miles Under the Sea

30,000 Miles Under the Sea

1970 · Isamu (voice)

Flying Phantom Ship

Flying Phantom Ship

1969 · Hayato (voice)

Spooky Kitaro

Spooky Kitaro

1968 · Gegege no Kitaro (voice)

TV shows (92)

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus

2026 · Son Goku / Son Goten (voice)

SANDA

SANDA

2025 · Toyo Tetsudome (voice)

Dragon Ball DAIMA

Dragon Ball DAIMA

2024 · Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten / Gotenks (voice), Son Goku (mini) / Son Goten (mini) (voice), Son Goku (voice), Son Goku / Son Goku (mini) (voice), Son Goku (mini) (voice)

Mysterious Disappearances

Mysterious Disappearances

2024 · Attendant of Kisaragi Station (voice)

Go! Go! Loser Ranger!

Go! Go! Loser Ranger!

2024 · Draggie-kun (voice)

The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil

The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil

2024 · Joe (voice)

500 Million Year Button

500 Million Year Button

2022 · Tonio (voice)

Star Wars: Visions

Star Wars: Visions

2021 · T0-B1 (voice)

Digimon Adventure:

Digimon Adventure:

2020 · Narrator (voice)

Super Dragon Ball Heroes

Super Dragon Ball Heroes

2018 · Son Goku / Xeno Goku (voice)

GeGeGe no Kitaro

GeGeGe no Kitaro

2018 · Medama-Oyaji (voice)

Dragon Ball Super

Dragon Ball Super

2015 · Son Goku / Goku Black / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Ping Pong the Animation

Ping Pong the Animation

2014 · Obaba Tamura (voice)

Driland

Driland

2012 · Bonny (Voice)

Nichijou: My Ordinary Life

Nichijou: My Ordinary Life

2011 · Narrator (voice)

Dragon Ball Z Kai

Dragon Ball Z Kai

2009 · Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Cross Game

Cross Game

2009 · Nomo (voice)

Marie & Gali

Marie & Gali

2009

Graveyard Kitaro

Graveyard Kitaro

2008 · Kitarō (voice)

Lovege Chu ~Miracle Seiyuu Hakusho~

Lovege Chu ~Miracle Seiyuu Hakusho~

2006

The Marshmallow Times

The Marshmallow Times

2004

Pretty Cure

Pretty Cure

2004 · Sanae Yukishiro (voice)

Requiem from the Darkness

Requiem from the Darkness

2003 · White Hermit (voice)

Jing: King of Bandits

Jing: King of Bandits

2002 · Mama Stout (voice)

PaRappa the Rapper

PaRappa the Rapper

2001 · Sister Gon (voice)

Digimon Tamers

Digimon Tamers

2001 · Guilmon / Narrator (voice)

Hamtaro

Hamtaro

2000 · Yume Haruna (voice)

Love Hina

Love Hina

2000 · Hina Urashima (voice)

One Piece

One Piece

1999 · Dr. Kureha (voice)

Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure

Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure

1999 · Reika Nanjoin

Round Vernian Vifam 13

Round Vernian Vifam 13

1998 · Kentsu Norton

Dr. Slump

Dr. Slump

1997 · Son Goku (voice)

Dragon Ball GT

Dragon Ball GT

1996 · Son Gohan / Son Goku / Son Goten (voice)

Iczer Girl: Iczelion

Iczer Girl: Iczelion

1995 · Iczel

Montana Jones

Montana Jones

1994 · Nicole / Oletta (voice)

The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors

The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors

1990 · Kamezasa (voice)

Musashi, the Samurai Lord

Musashi, the Samurai Lord

1990 · Musashi (voice)

Dash! Yonkuro

Dash! Yonkuro

1989

Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z

1989 · Son Goku / Son Gohan / Son Goten (voice)

Blue Blink

Blue Blink

1989 · Blink / Kakeru (voice)

Kamen no Ninja Akakage

Kamen no Ninja Akakage

1987 · Aokage (voice)

Ultra B

Ultra B

1987 · Kazuyo Suzuki (voice)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

1986 · Tip (voice) / Princess Ozma (voice)

Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball

1986 · Son Goku (voice)

The Story of Pollyanna

The Story of Pollyanna

1986 · Polly Harrington Chilton (voice)

Hey! Bumboo

Hey! Bumboo

1985 · Bumboo (voice)

Round Vernian Vifam

Round Vernian Vifam

1983 · Kentsu Norton (voice)

Ika no Kabamaru

Ika no Kabamaru

1983

Ninja Boy

Ninja Boy

1983

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

1983 · Benny Bunny (voice)

The Mysterious Cities of Gold

The Mysterious Cities of Gold

1982 · Esteban (voice)

Miss Machiko

Miss Machiko

1981 · Kenta Ikegami (voice)

Beast King GoLion

Beast King GoLion

1981 · Hiroshi Suzuishi / Honerva (voice)

Kaibutsu-kun

Kaibutsu-kun

1980 · Tarou Kaibutsu (voice)

Fisherman Sanpei

Fisherman Sanpei

1980 · Sanpei Mihira (voice)

Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey

Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey

1980 · Spirit of the Milk (voice)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

1980 · Tom Sawyer (voice)

Animated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures

Animated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures

1979

Galaxy Express 999

Galaxy Express 999

1978 · Tetsuro Hoshino (voice)

Fighting General Daimos

Fighting General Daimos

1978 · Genta

Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka

Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka

1977 · Aise Hangoro (voice)

Ore wa Teppei

Ore wa Teppei

1977 · Teppei Uesugi (voice)

Rascal the Raccoon

Rascal the Raccoon

1977 · Rascal (voice)

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

1976 · Pinocchio (voice)

Combattler V

Combattler V

1976

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

1976 · Luigi (voice)

Huckleberry no Bōken

Huckleberry no Bōken

1976 · Huckleberry Finn (voice)

Adventure of Gamba

Adventure of Gamba

1975 · ガンバ

The Star of the Seine

The Star of the Seine

1975 · Danton

Maya the Bee

Maya the Bee

1975 · Willy (voice)

Calimero

Calimero

1974 · Buta / Calimero's Mother (voice)

Tentou Mushi no Uta

Tentou Mushi no Uta

1974

Little Meg the Witch Girl

Little Meg the Witch Girl

1974 · Saturn (voice)

Heidi: Girl of the Alps

Heidi: Girl of the Alps

1974 · The Boy With the Barrel Organ (voice)

The Little Judge from Hell

The Little Judge from Hell

1973 · Enma-kun (voice)

Miracle Girl Limit-chan

Miracle Girl Limit-chan

1973 · Tomi-san (voice)

Microid S

Microid S

1973 · 学

Little Wansa

Little Wansa

1973 · コウタ

Doraemon

Doraemon

1973 · Doraemon (2nd) (voice)

The Gutsy Frog

The Gutsy Frog

1972 · Hiroshi (voice)

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman

1972 · Seiji Nakanishi (voice)

Little Witch Chappy

Little Witch Chappy

1972 · Ipei (voice)

Pinocchio: The Series

Pinocchio: The Series

1972 · Franko

Cackling Kitarou

Cackling Kitarou

1971 · 鬼太郎(配音)

General Inakappe

General Inakappe

1970 · 風大左ヱ門

Tomorrow's Joe

Tomorrow's Joe

1970 · Yuri

The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader

The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader

1969 · Rappa

もーれつア太郎

もーれつア太郎

1969 · Deko-chan

Cackling Kitarou

Cackling Kitarou

1968 · Kitarou (voice)

冒険ガボテン島

冒険ガボテン島

1967 · カボ

Q-Taro the Ghost

Q-Taro the Ghost

1965 · Ouhara Shinichi

Space Patrol Hopper

Space Patrol Hopper

1965 · プー