Masako Nozawa pitched down

[Attitudefan]

After seeing a video where someone edited Nozawa's voice for Bardock, but pitched it down slightly, had me wondering if it could have worked for the entire series. I am not a person who dislikes Nozawa for Goku, or even Bardock, but I do wonder if it sounds natural enough that it could have been plausible, if not for Goku, at least Bardock. I would make a case for Bardock, considering he is a much tougher, rugged character. The reason Nozawa works for Goku is because of his childlike nature and easygoing attitude. Nozawa naturally deepens the voice for Goku in his adult years when compared to his childhood years.

Pitched down Bardock: https://youtu.be/w-Uim22jdTc

I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this. I would think it is only feasible if the down-pitching doesn't sound like it is down-pitched; the effect only works if it sounds natural.

[Bruma rabu]

Wow that sounds pretty good. I think it fits pretty well, I wonder what it might sound like if they did that for goku.

[WittyUsername]

When I saw Masako Nozawa’s name in the title of this thread, I immediately was worried that something happened to her.

Anyway, it’s an interesting idea that I think could work with better technology, but it’s not difficult to see why they didn’t bother with it. It would’ve made Nozawa’s voice difficult to recognize.

[DHM211]

Wow that sounds pretty good. I think it fits pretty well, I wonder what it might sound like if they did that for goku.

Someone did actually.
Edit: better quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZq46qY ... e=youtu.be

[Bruma rabu]

Wow that sounds pretty good. I think it fits pretty well, I wonder what it might sound like if they did that for goku.

Someone did actually.
Edit: better quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZq46qY ... e=youtu.be

Holy crap that's sounds pretty damn good. You can sorta tell they brought the pitch down but if you bring the pitch back a little bit I think it'd be perfect. Although I can see some people finding these alteration blasphemous.

[8000 Saiyan]

I've seen that video before. I prefer her Bardock voice as it was, sounds more natural than the pitched down voice.

[Attitudefan]

Wow that sounds pretty good. I think it fits pretty well, I wonder what it might sound like if they did that for goku.

Someone did actually.
Edit: better quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZq46qY ... e=youtu.be

Holy crap that's sounds pretty damn good. You can sorta tell they brought the pitch down but if you bring the pitch back a little bit I think it'd be perfect. Although I can see some people finding these alteration blasphemous.

Yeah, just bring it up half a step and it should be perfect.

I think it is a fun "what if" but yes, there are purists that would HATE this idea.

[Kuwabara]

These pitched down takes sound too much like an otherwise effeminate man trying to sound masculine to me, personally. Nozawa's very distinct voice is part of what makes her performances stand out. With these videos, I'm reminded of Kurama or Zoisite. Still, it might have been interesting to try something like this with Bardock or Tullece.

[MainJPW]

I think with Bardock or Tullece it's fine, not every Goku look-a-like needs to be voiced by Nozawa imo.

[Cure Dragon 255]

When I saw Masako Nozawa’s name in the title of this thread, I immediately was worried that something happened to her.

Anyway, it’s an interesting idea that I think could work with better technology, but it’s not difficult to see why they didn’t bother with it. It would’ve made Nozawa’s voice difficult to recognize.

I KNOW! It happened with Hiromi Tsuru too but that time I was sadly right. I really hope its a long time before we lose Nozawa.

[Vijay]

Its not Nozawa pitched down

More like Toshio Furukawa (Piccolo) X Tohru Furuya dialled down several notches

I really dont "connect" with the character. It only gave edgyness, which may be suitable for dat particular scene but Bardock's character especially in later part of the film had more depth

[SuperCyan2]

Someone did actually.
Edit: better quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZq46qY ... e=youtu.be

That voice coming out of Goku.. God, no. Please no.

Just wait for Masako's replacement which should be sometime in the near future.

[WittyUsername]

Someone did actually.
Edit: better quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZq46qY ... e=youtu.be

That voice coming out of Goku.. God, no. Please no.

Just wait for Masako's replacement which should be sometime in the near future.

I know she’s old and all, but that seems a little morbid.

[Dbzfan94]

I like it.

[SuperCyan2]

I know she’s old and all, but that seems a little morbid.

I can see why but I was thinking more along the lines of finally retiring and enjoying her life away from Dragon Ball. Everyone eventually retires from their professional career although some love it so much they do it till the end.

[WittyUsername]

I know she’s old and all, but that seems a little morbid.

I can see why but I was thinking more along the lines of finally retiring and enjoying her life away from Dragon Ball. Everyone eventually retires from their professional career although some love it so much they do it till the end.

True. If she plans on retiring soon, she’s certainly earned it. Still, I don’t think I could really imagine anyone other than her as the Japanese voice for Goku.

[Grimlock]

Dude, that Bardock voice though!

[The Monkey King]

Yup, that voice suits Bardock way better.

My biggest problem with Bardock JPN voice being the same as Goku's was that the explanation given for Goku keeping his childhood voice was that it reflected his pure nature even as an adult.

This doesn't apply to a blood thirsty space pirate like Bardock. He should definitely have a deeper, more masculine voice.

[Logania]

It sounds a lot better. Like A LOT better! If only they decided to do this option for him at the start, instead of it being...well serious Goku.

[dragondyle]

So, my goal here is to artificially make Goku's (in this case Bardock's) voice sound like a man by pitching it down three notes.

Why can't a man have a voice that sounds like Nozawa?