Chiaki Hirao

Chiaki Hirao served as special effects artist on Dragon Ball GT, providing visual effects across 19 episodes of the series. Hirao also worked on the special effects for Dragon Ball Z films including Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan, Broly: Second Coming, Bojack Unbound, Fusion Reborn, and Wrath of the Dragon, among others. His contributions extended to the original Dragon Ball films as well, including Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle and The Path to Power, placing him among the most consistent visual effects contributors across the entire Dragon Ball theatrical catalog.

Beyond Dragon Ball, Hirao's career as a special effects artist spans decades of anime production. His work includes special effects for Galaxy Express 999, the original Gegege no Kitarō, and various Sailor Moon theatrical films. His consistency across such a broad range of anime properties demonstrates mastery of the visual effects techniques required to enhance action sequences, mystical moments, and transformative scenes that define the anime medium. His work on Dragon Ball alone showcases the technical precision necessary to support the franchise's escalating power levels and increasingly complex visual spectacles.