Miyoko Kobayashi

Miyoko Kobayashi handled ink-and-paint duties on the original Dragon Ball anime, applying color to the penciled frames of early Emperor Pilaf Saga episodes. Her work on episodes 2, 5, and 7 helped define the series' signature color scheme, from Goku's vibrant orange gi to the lush greens of the surrounding landscapes. Color artists like Kobayashi translate the monochrome drawings into the finished product viewers see, a task requiring both technical skill and artistic sensibility to maintain character and environment consistency across dozens of episodes.

Kobayashi's career spanned decades, with major work on color design and finishing for numerous anime including Pokemon series, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and mobile suit Gundam Unicorn. Her role in Dragon Ball's visual foundation made her part of the team that launched one of anime's most iconic franchises.