Akihiko Nomura

Nomura handled in-between animation on six episodes of the original Dragon Ball series, including episodes 100, 107, 117, 133, 141, and 148, spanning the Fortuneteller Baba Saga through the climactic Piccolo Jr. Saga. The animator's work also appeared throughout Dragon Ball Z television episodes, where smoother in-between sequences enabled faster-paced battle choreography. Additionally, Nomura provided in-between animation support for Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone, contributing to the film's visual polish during intense action sequences.

Beyond Dragon Ball, Nomura progressed into key animation roles on acclaimed productions including Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (appearing on three key episodes), Tenchi Universe, and Kiki's Delivery Service. The animator's work demonstrated range across comedy, science fiction, and action genres, with notable key animation contributions to adventure series like Jungle no Ouja Taa-chan.