Nobuhiro Komatsu

Komatsu directed sound for all three main Dragon Ball series, handling the crucial role of audio mixing, effect design, and dialogue recording that brought the franchise to life. He also oversaw sound for theatrical releases Curse of the Blood Rubies, Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, and Mystical Adventure, as well as the TV specials Bardock: The Father of Goku and The History of Trunks. His work was foundational to the Dragon Ball franchise's audio identity across Japanese broadcast and theatrical platforms.

Komatsu was a prolific sound director across anime, with credits spanning from the 1970s onward. His work included Dr. Slump & Arale-chan, Space Warrior Baldios, the Transformers anime adaptations, and numerous other series and films, establishing him as a key figure in Japanese anime sound production across multiple decades.