Ikuya Sawaki

Ikuya Sawaki contributed to the original Dragon Ball series as Cha, one of the Murasaki Brothers, alongside voicing numerous background characters and minor roles. His work included soldiers, villagers, and various supporting parts that populated the martial arts tournaments and everyday scenes of early Dragon Ball. Sawaki's flexible voice work allowed him to fill multiple roles across episodes, bringing life to the diverse cast of minor characters that surrounded Goku and his rivals.

Born in Chiba Prefecture, Sawaki has maintained a lengthy career in Japanese anime voice acting. Beyond Dragon Ball, his extensive filmography spans numerous series including Fist of the North Star, Berserk, One Piece, and Saint Seiya, establishing him as a reliable presence in the industry. His ability to portray both authoritative figures and everyday townspeople made him a valuable asset to countless anime productions.