Goichi Katanosaka

Katanosaka served as background artist on Dragon Ball Z television episodes, establishing environments and scenery for the series' most action-heavy arc. His work extended to Dragon Ball GT, where he provided background art for 23 episodes, helping construct the visual landscapes across multiple major sagas including the Black Star Dragon Ball, Baby, Super 17, and Shadow Dragon arcs. Beyond the television series, Katanosaka contributed background artwork to several Dragon Ball Z theatrical films, including Lord Slug, Bio-Broly, Broly: Second Coming, Fusion Reborn, and Wrath of the Dragon, ensuring visual consistency between the episodic and film productions.

Katanosaka built an extensive career as a background artist across Studio WHO and related studios, with credits spanning dozens of anime from the 1990s through the 2020s. His work includes art direction roles on Girls und Panzer and The Big O, and background contributions to series ranging from comedies like Gugure! Kokkuri-san to action shows like Fairy Tail and Drifters, reflecting versatility across multiple genres and visual styles.