Mitsuko Horie

Mitsuko Horie voiced Upa, the young girl who befriends Goku in Dragon Ball's Red Ribbon Army saga. Upa is a significant character in the series, and Horie's performance helped establish the emotional bonds that grounded the adventure with humanity and warmth. Though Upa did not appear in the anime adaptation as extensively as in the manga, Horie's voice work became iconic among fans of the original series.

Beyond Dragon Ball, Horie has been a prominent voice in Akira Toriyama adaptations, voicing Obotchaman in Dr. Slump. Her work as a singer has also complemented her voice acting career, making her a multifaceted entertainer within the anime industry. Her presence in Toriyama's early anime projects helped define the sound of his adaptations.