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Kōji Usui

Animator

In-between and key animator who contributed to the original Dragon Ball's most important action moments and Dragon Ball Z theatrical releases, helping establish the franchise's visual foundation during its formative years.

Role: animation_supervisor
Sub Role: In-between and key animator for Dragon Ball and DBZ films
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Animation

Usui provided key animation for Dragon Ball episodes 88 ("Yamcha's Big Break"), 95 ("Goku vs. Krillin"), and 103 ("Tambourine Attacks!"), bringing dynamic movement to critical tournament moments and early saga climaxes. He contributed in-between animation to episodes 142 and 149 of the Piccolo Jr. Saga, ensuring smooth transitions during the final major tournament arc. His work on Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound and Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming extended his contributions to the franchise's theatrical releases during the 1990s.

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Career Scope

Usui worked primarily in in-between and key animation roles during the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on foundational animation work that supported episode directors and animation supervisors. His contributions to Dragon Ball and related anime helped establish visual standards for action-heavy shounen animation during a formative era.

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