Japanese animator who contributed as both key animator and in-betweener to the original Dragon Ball series, Dragon Ball Z, and multiple Dragon Ball theatrical films including Curse of the Blood Rubies and Dead Zone.
Kiyomi Masuda worked on the original Dragon Ball series as an in-betweener across fourteen episodes, providing smooth transitional animation essential to the series' visual flow. Her work on Dragon Ball Z continued this support role, while her theatrical contributions spanned multiple films: Curse of the Blood Rubies, Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Mystical Adventure, and The World's Strongest. She also provided in-between animation for Dead Zone, demonstrating consistent involvement across Dragon Ball productions during their original theatrical runs.
Masuda built one of anime's most extensive animation resumes, with documented key animation and in-between work on over 150 productions spanning multiple decades. Her credits range from early action series like Bleach and Gurren Lagann to contemporary hits like Tokyo Revengers and Spy x Family. Her remarkable longevity and consistent work across varied genres and studios established her as one of anime's most prolific animators.
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