Shiro Shibata

Shibata worked as an inbetweener on one episode of the original Dragon Ball (episode 117), a focused contribution to the series' vast production. His work in this specialized role involved creating the smooth intermediate frames that translate key animation poses into fluid motion, a task requiring technical precision and sensitivity to character movement and emotion.

Shibata developed a prolific career as a key animator and animation director across numerous major anime series, including Black Clover, Food Wars, Attack on Titan, and Kakegurui. His progression from inbetweening into key animation and directorial roles showcases the typical career trajectory of skilled animators, advancing from foundational animation work to more creative leadership positions as experience accumulates.