Kimiko Hoshino

Kimiko Hoshino contributed to the Dragon Ball franchise as an in-betweener on the original television series. She is credited with in-between animation on nine episodes of the series, providing the fluid transitional frames essential to anime production. Hoshino's work extended to theatrical releases as well; she handled in-between animation duties for Dragon Ball films Curse of the Blood Rubies and Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, both early theatrical entries in the franchise.

Beyond her Dragon Ball contributions, Hoshino's professional records are sparse. She is credited with animation work on Mister Ajikko, suggesting activity in animation during the same era as her Dragon Ball work. Her documented career represents the many background animators whose names rarely appear in credits but whose work proved essential to bringing beloved anime franchises to life.