An ink and paint specialist who colored over 50 episodes across Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Her extensive work helped establish the franchise's distinctive visual character throughout multiple sagas.
Saitō's ink and paint work represents one of the most prolific contributions to Dragon Ball's visual development. She colored episodes spanning from the Emperor Pilaf Saga through the Piccolo Jr. Saga, with her work appearing in 70 through the 150s. Her involvement across dozens of episodes provided essential visual continuity, and she extended this work into Dragon Ball Z's production, demonstrating long-term studio commitment.
Beyond series work, Saitō served as painter on multiple Dragon Ball films, including Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle and Mystical Adventure. These assignments positioned her among the studio's most trusted color specialists for high-profile theatrical releases, allowing her to apply her color knowledge to feature productions.
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