Goku’s VA Masako Nozawa has launched a heartfelt tribute following the passing of Akira Toriyama, expressing her grief and likewise her dedication to preserving Goku’s legacy.
In her assertion, Nozawa expressed disbelief and a way of vacancy over the information of Toriyama’s loss of life, admitting that she is struggling to simply accept the truth of his departure.
Regardless of the ache of dropping Toriyama, Nozawa vowed to stay steadfastly by Goku’s aspect, because the writer had entrusted her with the character.
“I do not need to imagine it. My thoughts is clean as a result of I do not need to give it some thought.
Nonetheless, each time I see Goku, I keep in mind what Toriyama Sensei stated to me: “You’ll care for Goku, will not you?”
I cherish that second. It makes me suppose, “I will keep by Goku’s aspect till my energy is totally gone.”
Sensei, please watch over us from heaven.
We hope you permit in peace.”
Akira Toriyama died on March 1, 2024 on the age of 68 on account of an acute subdural hematoma.
Nozawa has a long-standing working relationship with Akira Toriyama, as he’s a constant presence within the anime adaptation of the Dragon Ball collection.
Along with Son Goku, Masako Nozawa additionally voiced Son Gohan and Son Goten within the Dragon Ball franchise. Furthermore, she will likely be reprising her function as Goku within the close to future Dragon Ball Daima animation.
All through her profession as a voice actress, she has performed many male roles, main Japanese followers to nickname her “The Everlasting Boy”.
A few of her different distinguished roles embrace Tetsuro Hoshino (Galaxy Categorical 999) and Kitaro (GeGeGe no Kitaro), in addition to Doraemon within the 1973 anime, changing Kōsei Tomita, who voiced the character within the first 26 episodes.
Supply: Oricon
