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Texas Just Elected a Dragon Ball Z Composer as Attorney General: Nathan M. Johnson Scored 67 Episodes
Nathan M. Johnson, the new Texas attorney general-elect, wrote music for the Funimation dub of Dragon Ball Z, and anime fans have noticed.
A Dragon Ball composer wins statewide office
Nathan M. Johnson, who composed the musical score for 67 episodes of Dragon Ball Z, was elected Attorney General of Texas. [1] If you grew up watching the Funimation dub of the anime, you may have heard his work. [1]
Johnson is a Democrat and a Texas state senator. [2] He defeated Republican Mayes Middleton in the November 3 U.S. midterm elections. [2]
What the win changes in Texas
Johnson is the first Democrat to win the Texas attorney general office since 1994. [2] Republicans have held the office since 1999. [2]
He is expected to take over from outgoing attorney general Ken Paxton on January 1, 2027. [2]
The music behind the scenes
Before politics, Johnson owned a music-production company. [1] That company produced music for many episodes of the Funimation dub of Dragon Ball Z. [1]
Johnson composed the music for five Dragon Ball Z movies: The World's Strongest, The Tree of Might, Broly - Second Coming, Fusion Reborn, and Wrath of the Dragon. [1] He wrote on Facebook that he composed the musical scores for 67 episodes and five movies. [3]
The work came about through an unexpected connection with Robert Cocanaugher, a FUNimation co-founder. [2] Johnson was looking for office space for his law practice at the time. [2]
How Johnson talks about the series
Johnson said his Dragon Ball work gave him a creative outlet and a cultural connection. [1] He also said the job earned him some street cred with his children. [3]
In a video shared during his campaign, Johnson recalled his young son sitting on his knee while he worked on the series, reacting to scenes featuring Goku. [2] Johnson has said the anime grew on him, particularly through Gohan and Gohan's relationship with his father. [2]
He also posted a video with Taylor Rehmet reflecting on his Dragon Ball Z music work. [3] Anime fans reacted widely on social media to the revelation. [3]
Why the Funimation dub matters
The Funimation dub was the second English dub produced for Dragon Ball Z. [1] The first, made by Ocean Group, was panned for excessive cuts and edits imposed by Saban Entertainment. [1]
Funimation later parted ways with Saban and began producing the dub in-house. [1] The popularity of Dragon Ball Z on Cartoon Network's Toonami block helped open the floodgates for anime in the West. [1]
From composing to the courtroom
After leaving music composition, Johnson shifted to commercial litigation as a litigator at several major law firms in Dallas. [3] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. [3]
Johnson ran for the Texas State Senate in District 16 in 2018. [3]
What this means for you
If you live in Texas, the attorney general office is expected to change hands from Ken Paxton to Johnson on January 1, 2027. [2] The office has been held by Republicans since 1999, and Johnson is the first Democrat to win it since 1994. [2]
If you are a Dragon Ball Z fan, you can hear Johnson's scores in 67 episodes and in five movies. [1]
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