Kumiko Horikoshi

Horikoshi worked on the Dragon Ball franchise during its theatrical film period, providing in-between animation quality control for multiple movies including The Path to Power and the Broly trilogy. She transitioned to Dragon Ball GT, where she handled key animation duties on early episodes, helping establish the visual continuity for the series' shift in tone and character designs.

Beyond Dragon Ball, Horikoshi became known for her versatility as an animation director and assistant director across numerous productions. Her resume includes major franchises like Naruto Shippuden, Bleach, and Juni Taisen, where she frequently served as chief assistant animation director. Her work demonstrates strong command of both traditional in-between layering and high-impact action sequences.