Maya Kasai
AnimatorJapanese background artist who contributed to Dragon Ball Daima and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. Kasai handled the visual environments and art direction across recent Dragon Ball productions.
Recent Dragon Ball Work
Maya Kasai served as art director and background artist for the first episode of Dragon Ball Daima, the latest anime continuation of the franchise. Her responsibilities included art design and background painting, establishing the visual palette for the new series. She also contributed background art to Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the 2022 theatrical release that explored the next generation of martial artists. Kasai's work ensures that each setting, from city streets to alien battlegrounds, feels cohesive with the Dragon Ball aesthetic.
Expanded Career
Beyond Dragon Ball, Kasai has worked on background art and design across various anime and film projects, including the Tropical-Rouge Precure film. Her expertise in art direction allows her to contribute to the overall visual language of the productions she joins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maya Kasai in Dragon Ball?
Maya Kasai is a Japanese animator known as the Background artist and art director for Dragon Ball Daima. Japanese background artist who contributed to Dragon Ball Daima and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. Kasai handled the visual environments and art direction across recent Dragon Ball productions.
What animation work has Maya Kasai done on Dragon Ball?
Maya Kasai served as art director and background artist for the first episode of Dragon Ball Daima, the latest anime continuation of the franchise. Her responsibilities included art design and background painting, establishing the visual palette for the new series. She also contributed background art to Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the 2022 theatrical release that explored the next generation of martial artists.
What nationality is Maya Kasai?
Maya Kasai is Japanese, working as an animator on Dragon Ball.
What else has Maya Kasai done in Dragon Ball?
Beyond Dragon Ball, Kasai has worked on background art and design across various anime and film projects, including the Tropical-Rouge Precure film. Her expertise in art direction allows her to contribute to the overall visual language of the productions she joins.
What else is Maya Kasai known for?
Beyond Dragon Ball, Kasai has worked on background art and design across various anime and film projects, including the Tropical-Rouge Precure film. Her expertise in art direction allows her to contribute to the overall visual language of the productions she joins.
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- Created byAkira Toriyama
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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