Naoaki Hōjō

Hōjō contributed to Dragon Ball Z with three key animation credits spanning distinct portions of the series. Episodes 245, 252, and 261 represent his documented frame-by-frame animation work, primarily concentrated in Z's later sagas when animation demands intensified. He also served as animation director on episodes 252, 261, and 267, assuming supervisory responsibility for visual continuity during crucial late-series moments. Additionally, he contributed in-between animation to episode 102 of the Frieza Saga, demonstrating entry-level involvement early in his career at Toei Animation.

Hōjō built a remarkably prolific career across decades of anime production, with documented work on over 150 individual anime projects. His early experience came from Toei Animation and Kino Production, where he worked on classic series including Digimon Adventure and Cyborg 009. His animation direction and key animation credits span diverse franchises from Solo Leveling to Sword Art Online, Attack on Titan, and Samurai Champloo. His versatility across comedy, action, and drama demonstrates mastery of animation principles across multiple genres and production contexts, establishing him as one of anime's most consistently employed artists.