‘Dragon Ball Z’ composer Nathan Johnson elected Texas attorney general
Texas Democrat Nathan Johnson, a former Dragon Ball Z composer, wins Texas attorney general race, becoming the first Democrat since 1994.
The former anime composer has made an unexpected transition from scoring Goku’s adventures to becoming Texas’ top lawyer, after winning the state’s attorney general election
Published - November 05, 2026 12:24 pm IST
‘Dragon Ball Z’ composer Nathan Johnson elected Texas attorney general | Photo Credit: X/ @NathanForTexas, Toei
Democrat Nathan Johnson, a Texas state senator and former composer for the English-language version of Dragon Ball Z, has been elected the state’s next attorney general. Johnson defeated Republican Mayes Middleton in the November 3 U.S. midterm elections, becoming the first Democrat to win the office since 1994. He is expected to take over from outgoing attorney general Ken Paxton on January 1, 2027.
Before entering politics, Johnson worked on the music for 67 episodes of Dragon Ball Z and five of its films. His credits include ‘The World’s Strongest’, ‘The Tree of Might’, ‘Broly: Second Coming’, ‘Fusion Reborn’ and ‘Wrath of the Dragon’. The work came about through an unexpected connection with Robert Cocanaugher, a co-founder of FUNimation, while Johnson was looking for office space for his law practice.
In a video shared during his campaign, Johnson recalled how his young son would sit on his knee while he worked on the series, reacting to scenes featuring Goku. He described the experience as both a creative outlet and a cultural connection that few people had the opportunity to share. Johnson has also spoken about how the anime eventually grew on him, particularly through Gohan and the character’s relationship with his father.
Johnson has served in the Texas Senate since 2019, representing a district in Dallas County, and has a background in physics and law. His election marks a political change for the state’s attorney general’s office, which has been held by Republicans since 1999
Published - November 05, 2026 12:24 pm IST
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