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Fans celebrate Masako Nozawa’s 37-year run as Goku, but opinions clash over whether her iconic voice still fits the adult Saiyan. A tale of dedication—she's only ever been late once, due to a house fire—fuels admiration, while others dissect anime dubbing, Japanese work culture, and the tradition of female actors voicing male heroes.
Fans celebrate Masako Nozawa’s 37-year run as Goku, but opinions clash over whether her iconic voice still fits the adult Saiyan. A tale of dedication—she's only ever been late once, due to a house fire—fuels admiration, while others dissect anime dubbing, Japanese work culture, and the tradition of female actors voicing male heroes.