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Katsue Suketomo

Animator

Japanese artist who handled ink and paint finishing on Dragon Ball episode 4, contributing to the visual completion of the Emperor Pilaf Saga.

Role: staff
Sub Role: Ink and paint artist on Dragon Ball
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Color Work

Suketomo provided ink and paint work on Dragon Ball episode 4, "Oolong the Terrible" from the Emperor Pilaf Saga. This role involved the careful application of color to animated cels, a critical stage in the production pipeline that transformed line drawings into finished animation. Her work ensured that the episode met the visual standards expected of the broadcast release.

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Animation Finishing

Suketomo worked as a finishing supervisor and paint artist across anime and film productions throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Her work included finishing animation duties on various anime films and series, positioning her within the technical infrastructure that made anime production possible. Her involvement in Dragon Ball places her among the many skilled workers whose names rarely appeared in credits but whose work was visible in every frame.

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