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David Iris

Musician

English composer who crafted background music and arranged theme songs for Ocean Group's English dub of Dragon Ball Z. His work provided the soundtrack for Western audiences during the franchise's international growth.

Role: composer
Sub Role: Ocean Group Dragon Ball Z dub composer and arranger
Nationality: British
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Dragon Ball Z Dub Composer

Iris composed background music for Ocean Group's Dragon Ball Z dub, handling theme song arrangements and original compositions across multiple seasons. His contributions covered the full arc of the Ocean adaptation, establishing the audio landscape for countless English-speaking fans who first encountered the series through this localization.

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Additional Work

Beyond Dragon Ball Z, Iris has worked extensively in anime localization and composition for a range of properties including Hamtaro, Magic Knight Rayearth, Monster Rancher, and MegaMan NT Warrior. His experience in anime music arrangement helped shape the sound of multiple dubs throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

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