Keisuke Masunaga

Masunaga served as animation director for 18 episodes of Dragon Ball Z, spanning critical moments from the Cell Games Saga through the Peaceful World Saga. His directing credits include episodes centered on the Cell Juniors' assault, crucial story beats like the Fusion Dance, and later Buu saga episodes that pushed the animation toward the series' conclusion. As a key animator, he worked on 17 additional episodes, providing essential frame-by-frame animation that helped bring Goku, Vegeta, and the Z fighters to life during their most intense battles. His presence across multiple sagas reflects his reliability and skill in handling both action sequences and character development moments.

Beyond Dragon Ball, Masunaga has worked across numerous anime productions, from classic series like Sailor Moon and Mushi-Shi to modern hits including Attack on Titan. His film work includes key animation on Dragon Ball Z movies Fusion Reborn and Wrath of the Dragon, as well as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars. His extensive resume demonstrates a skilled animator comfortable with both character-driven drama and high-intensity action sequences across multiple genres.