Masahiro Hamamori

Masahiro Hamamori contributed in-between animation to both the original Dragon Ball series and Dragon Ball Z, providing the transitional movement frames essential to fluid animation. His work on Dragon Ball spanned multiple episodes across the classic era, contributing to the smooth, dynamic combat sequences that became the series' hallmark. This foundational animation work helped establish the series' distinctive visual style.

Hamamori built a steady career as an animator working across various productions as both in-between artist and key animator. His credits include Case Closed, Fairy Tail, Kuroko's Basketball, and numerous theatrical anime films, demonstrating consistent work across both comedy and action genres throughout his career.