Goku Japanese voice actor Masako Nozawa has been selected as the first VA to receive the Person of Cultural Merit award
▪️ Will receive 3.5M yen ($23,300) a year for life
▪️ First voice actor to receive award
“I understand this honor is one I receive on behalf of the voice acting community. I feel immense pride that the spotlight of this award shines not only on myself, but also on my seniors, my peers, and the younger generation who will venture into the future of voice acting.
I also express my heartfelt gratitude to all the creators who have brought these works and characters to life, and to the fans who continue to support us unwaveringly. It is only through your existence that “culture” is nurtured, and that our journey as voice actors continues to be made possible.
My only real asset is my energy, so I intend to keep delivering my “voice” with all my might, hoping to contribute even a little to repaying my debt to culture.”
The award ceremony will be held on November 3