At 89 years old, Masako Nozawa surprised everyone by playing a heroine in a McDonald's in Japan. Known for voicing Goku in Dragon Ball , the actress takes on an unusual role in her career.
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Baki universe Chicken Tatsuta campaign appears as a charismatic and strong student, presented as a typical "bishoujo," something she had never done in decades of work.
So Masako Nozawa did an official collab with Baki & McDonald's for a love story wtf is happening??? 😭💀 pic.twitter.com/322zvBxRbh
— SLO (@SLOplays) April 17, 2026
Titled “Baki de Koi Suru Tatsuta na Nozawa Prologue”, the commercial shows the character with a delicate appearance and soft voice. Even so, her presence draws the attention of the Baki fighters, who react as if they were facing a new challenge.

The concept plays with contrast. While the aesthetic is reminiscent of protagonists in high school romance novels, the character's strength follows the exaggerated pattern of the original work. This creates a light tone while remaining full of references for those already familiar with the series.
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Source: X (@McDonaldsJapan)
