Katsumi Aoshima
AnimatorJapanese animator and screenwriter who served as animation director, storyboard artist, and key animator across Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and multiple theatrical films.
Dragon Ball Series Work
Aoshima contributed extensively to the original Dragon Ball series as storyboard artist, animation director, and key animator across 15 episodes and over 16 additional episodes of key animation. He worked on multiple sagas including the Tournament, Red Ribbon Army, and Tien Shinhan arcs, handling episodes such as episode 100, "The Spirit Cannon" where he supervised animation. For Dragon Ball Z, he provided storyboard work, animation direction, and key animation across five episodes, supporting critical moments in the Vegeta Saga. He also contributed key animation to six Dragon Ball Z films including Cooler's Revenge, Lord Slug, and The Tree of Might, bringing dynamic action to theatrical sequences.
Prolific Animation Career
Aoshima is a versatile animator who has worked across countless anime series and films since the 1980s, handling roles from key animation to animation direction across action, comedy, and drama genres. His work spans productions including Fist of the North Star, Fairy Tail, and multiple martial arts anime, establishing him as a reliable specialist in action animation. His prolific filmography and multiple roles on each project speak to his technical expertise and value within the animation industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katsumi Aoshima known for in Dragon Ball?
Japanese animator and screenwriter who served as animation director, storyboard artist, and key animator across Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and multiple theatrical films.
What does Katsumi Aoshima do in Dragon Ball?
Storyboard artist and animation director on Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z
Where is Katsumi Aoshima from and what is their background?
Katsumi Aoshima is a Japanese animation supervisor. Aoshima is a versatile animator who has worked across countless anime series and films since the 1980s, handling roles from key animation to animation direction across action, comedy, and drama genres. His work spans productions including Fist of the North Star, Fairy Tail, and multiple martial arts anime, establishing him as a reliable specialist in action animation. His prolific filmography and multiple roles on each project speak to his technical expertise and value within the animation industry.
What makes Katsumi Aoshima's work on Dragon Ball notable?
Aoshima is a versatile animator who has worked across countless anime series and films since the 1980s, handling roles from key animation to animation direction across action, comedy, and drama genres. His work spans productions including Fist of the North Star, Fairy Tail, and multiple martial arts anime, establishing him as a reliable specialist in action animation. His prolific filmography and multiple roles on each project speak to his technical expertise and value within the animation industry.
What is Katsumi Aoshima's Dragon Ball credit?
Katsumi Aoshima's Dragon Ball credit is Storyboard artist and animation director on Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. Japanese animator and screenwriter who served as animation director, storyboard artist, and key animator across Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and multiple theatrical films.
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- Created byAkira Toriyama
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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