Masako Nozawa, the legendary voice actor known the world over for the role of Goku in Dragon Ball, has become a Nendroid!
The Nendroid costs 8,500 yen and comes with 3 swappable face parts:
In addition to the different facial expressions, it will also come with a standing mic and script book.
Plus, it even comes with a new voice recording:
Thanks, Good Smile Shop.
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Toshio Furukawa created a birthday illustration for Masako Nozawa, who is celebrating her 87th birthday today, on October 25th.
Masako Nozawa is renowned for her iconic role as Goku in the beloved anime series, Dragon Ball. Toshio Furukawa, who portrays Piccolo in the same series, shared this special artwork on his social media.
Furukawa expressed his well wishes with the following message:
“Happy birthday to the legendary voice actress, Masako Nozawa!”
In a past interview with ORICON NEWS, Furukawa had said, “This is a vegetable grown by Super Saiyans! Goya! She often brought them to the studio. Dear Mako-san.. Stay healthy forever! Piccolo should also be eating this!”
He also posted an illustration of Nozawa with many goya.
Thanks, ORICON NEWS.
Voice actor Masako Nozawa has been honored with the 71st Hiroshi Kikuchi Award. Aoni Productions expressed their heartfelt appreciation for her remarkable contributions to literature, movies, theater, newspapers, broadcasting, publishing, and various cultural endeavors, as well as to the support of her fans.
Masako Nozawa, a distinguished voice actor and actress, is renowned for her iconic roles as Goku in Dragon Ball and Kitaro in GeGeGe no Kitaro. She stands out as a fresh and highly creative talent in literature, movies, theater, newspapers, broadcasting, publishing, and the broader cultural landscape. Her exceptional achievements have earned her the 71st Hiroshi Kikuchi Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments.
Nozawa has brought to life various notable characters throughout her illustrious career, including Kitaro in GeGeGe no Kitaro, Hiroshi in Dogutsu Gaeru, Doraemon in the Nippon TV rendition of Doraemon, and Gamba in The Adventures of Gamba, spanning the entire history of Japanese animation to the present day. Her contributions as a national legend in the world of voice acting extend to a multitude of works, with characters such as Rascal in “Rascal the Raccoon” and Tetsuro Hoshino in Galaxy Express 999. In recent years, she has also been actively involved in a variety of television shows.
The Hiroshi Kikuchi Award bestowed upon Nozawa serves as a tribute to the remarkable achievements of the Bungeishunju founder, Hiroshi Kikuchi, across various facets of Japanese culture. The Japan Public Interest Incorporated Foundation recognizes individuals or organizations that have demonstrated the utmost creativity and innovation in fields such as literature, film/theatre, journalism, broadcasting, publishing, and cultural activities in general, throughout the period from September to August of the preceding year. This prestigious award is presented by the Literature Promotion Association.
On October 11, 2023, the official Twitter account for Aoni Productions announced Nozawa as the recipient of the 71st Hiroshi Kikuchi Award:
In response to the news, Aoni Productions stated, “Masako Nozawa has been honored with the 71st Hiroshi Kikuchi Award. We extend our deepest appreciation for the wonderful works and characters she has contributed to, as well as for the support of all those involved, and to her dedicated fans.” Enthusiastic fans also expressed their congratulations, with messages such as “Congratulations on your well-deserved award!” and “This remarkable individual truly deserves the Hiroshi Kikuchi award.”
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