Hiroko Yokoyama
AnimatorA paint and color artist who contributed to Dragon Ball's visual polish during its critical middle sagas. Her color work graced the Tien Shinhan, King Piccolo, and Piccolo Jr. arcs.
Dragon Ball Color Work
Yokoyama handled ink and paint on seven episodes throughout Dragon Ball's run, delivering colored frames across multiple narrative peaks. Her work specifically encompasses pivotal moments in the Tien Shinhan Saga, the King Piccolo Saga confrontations, and the Piccolo Jr. Saga climax. The episodes she painted included Goku and Tien's final tournament match, King Piccolo's defeat, and the ultimate showdown with Piccolo Junior.
Production Legacy
Yokoyama's color work extended beyond Dragon Ball into prestige film projects. She served as finishing painter on theatrical features including Castle in the Sky, demonstrating her capability on large-budget projects. Her contributions to Barefoot Gen and The Dagger of Kamui showed her range across different animation styles and production scales during the 1980s anime era.
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