Katsunori Kobayashi

Kobayashi served as production advancement coordinator on Dragon Ball Super, supporting the production pipeline for 29 episodes and serving as production manager for episodes 109-131, covering the final sagas of the series. Production advancement staff handle the complex logistics of meeting animation deadlines and coordinating between departments. He also managed production for Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' and its Future Trunks Special Edition, ensuring theatrical releases met quality standards. Additionally, he served as production manager on Super Dragon Ball Heroes episodes 1-13, coordinating the online animated series.

Kobayashi has worked in production roles across numerous anime series including One Piece, Toriko, and Digimon Ghost Game, managing the intricate scheduling and resource allocation required in anime production. His experience across multiple franchises and project types has positioned him as someone familiar with the unique production challenges of both television series and theatrical releases.