Kumiko Takahashi
AnimatorJapanese artist who handled ink and paint finishing work on Dragon Ball episodes, contributing to the visual polish of the classic series during its original broadcast run.
Dragon Ball Work
Takahashi provided critical color and ink finishing work on Dragon Ball, serving as part of the team that completed the line art and color separation for episodes 146 and 153. This foundational work in the finishing stage helped establish the vibrant, consistent visual style that defined the series' look across hundreds of episodes.
Production Background
Her work in ink and paint was part of a larger team effort that built the Dragon Ball aesthetic. She also contributed to finish animation on other classic anime productions, working within the detailed color coordination and paint-checking workflow essential to early 1980s anime production.
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