Son Goku (Dragon ball) and Kitaro (GeGeGe no Kitaro) Voice Actor, Masako Nozawa(88), Becomes the first voice actor to be named “Person of Cultural Merit”. Livedoor News revealed on Saturday morning that Masako Nozawa has been selected as a recipients of this year’s Person of Cultural Merit.
Masako Nozawa ‘s full comment
Before I knew it, I’d spent a long time walking with my voice, and I’m truly thrilled to have received such a wonderful reward for having continued doing what I did in my own way.
I believe that this award has been entrusted to me on behalf of the voice acting world. I am very proud that it has highlighted my seniors, my current colleagues, and the younger generation who will soon be entering the world of voice acting.
We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the creators who have created and nurtured these works and characters, and to all the fans who continue to support us. It is thanks to all of you that this “culture” has been nurtured and that you have supported the progress of us voice actors .
My only good point is my energy, so I would like to continue to do my best to convey my voice and give back to culture in some small way.
Persons of Cultural Merit” refers to a Japanese national honor awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement and development of Japanese culture. Established in 1951, the award is intended to promote creative activities and provides a lifetime pension to recipients. This recognition is separate from and second only to the Order of Cultural Merit.
