Barbara Goodson
Voice ActorBarbara Goodson is an American voice actress with decades of cartoon and dub work behind her, best known as the voice of Rita Repulsa in the Power Rangers franchise. In the English dub of Dandadan she lends her voice to Junko Kito and the Turbo Granny.
Dandadan Role
In the Dandadan English dub, Goodson voices two very different figures: Junko Kito, part of the Kito family at the center of the story's supernatural chaos, and the Turbo Granny, one of the show's eerie yokai antagonists. Her long resume of villains and offbeat characters made her a fitting pick for roles that swing between grounded family drama and outright horror-comedy.
Career and Notable Roles
Goodson has worked in English-language voice-over since the late 1970s, building a career largely on cartoons and anime dubs. She is most widely recognized for playing the villainess Rita Repulsa across multiple entries in the Power Rangers series, a role that made her one of the more recognizable voices in American children's television of the 1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Goodson best known for?
Barbara Goodson is best known for playing the villainess Rita Repulsa across multiple entries in the Power Rangers series. That role made her one of the more recognizable voices in American children's television of the 1990s.
Who is Junko Kito, the character Barbara Goodson voices in Dandadan?
In Dandadan's English dub, Barbara Goodson voices Junko Kito, part of the Kito family at the center of the story's supernatural chaos. The role sits within the show's more grounded, family-driven side of the plot.
What character does Barbara Goodson play as the Turbo Granny in Dandadan?
Barbara Goodson also voices the Turbo Granny in Dandadan's English dub, one of the show's eerie yokai antagonists. The part draws on her experience playing villains across decades of cartoon and anime dubbing.
How long has Barbara Goodson been working in voice acting?
Barbara Goodson has worked in English-language voice-over since the late 1970s, building a career largely on cartoons and anime dubs. She is an American voice actress with one of the longest-running careers in the industry.
What kind of characters is Barbara Goodson known for playing?
Barbara Goodson has built her career largely around villains and offbeat characters, from Rita Repulsa in Power Rangers to the Turbo Granny in Dandadan. Her range swings between grounded family drama and outright horror-comedy roles.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Dandadan anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Yukinobu Tatsu.
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