Naoki Miyahara
AnimatorNaoki Miyahara was a dedicated animator and supervisor at Toei Animation who guided Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT through their runs, supervising critical episodes while ensuring visual consistency.
Dragon Ball Z and GT Stewardship
Miyahara joined the Dragon Ball Z staff in early 1990 and remained involved through the entire run of Dragon Ball GT. As a key animator first, he evolved into an animation supervisor, overseeing episodes 159, 199, 280, and 289 of Z, as well as episodes 6 and 64 of GT. His supervisory work typically brought together fellow Toei animators, maintaining a cohesive visual style across the franchise's later chapters. He was also assistant animation director for The Path to Power and CG director for Battle of Gods, adapting to new production methods as the franchise modernized.
Film and Broader Contributions
Miyahara provided key animation for eight DBZ theatrical films, including The World's Strongest, The Tree of Might, and the three Broly chapters, as well as Bojack Unbound, Bio-Broly, Fusion Reborn, and Wrath of the Dragon. His post-Dragon Ball work included Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, Digimon Adventure, and One Piece adaptations, demonstrating his range across the anime industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Naoki Miyahara director?
Miyahara joined the Dragon Ball Z staff in early 1990 and remained involved through the entire run of Dragon Ball GT. As a key animator first, he evolved into an animation supervisor, overseeing episodes 159, 199, 280, and 289 of Z, as well as episodes 6 and 64 of GT. His supervisory work typically brought together fellow Toei animators, maintaining a cohesive visual style across the franchise's later chapters.
Who is Naoki Miyahara in Dragon Ball?
Naoki Miyahara was a dedicated animator and supervisor at Toei Animation who guided Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT through their runs, supervising critical episodes while ensuring visual consistency. Miyahara joined the Dragon Ball Z staff in early 1990 and remained involved through the entire run of Dragon Ball GT.
What does Naoki Miyahara do in Dragon Ball?
Naoki Miyahara is a Japanese animator who has worked on the Dragon Ball franchise. Specifically, Naoki Miyahara is credited as Long-serving animation supervisor for DBZ and GT.
What other work has Naoki Miyahara done outside Dragon Ball?
Miyahara provided key animation for eight DBZ theatrical films, including The World's Strongest , The Tree of Might , and the three Broly chapters, as well as Bojack Unbound , Bio-Broly , Fusion Reborn , and Wrath of the Dragon . His post-Dragon Ball work included Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales , Digimon Adventure , and One Piece adaptations, demonstrating his range across the anime industry.
Where is Naoki Miyahara from?
Naoki Miyahara is a Japanese animator. Naoki Miyahara was a dedicated animator and supervisor at Toei Animation who guided Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT through their runs, supervising critical episodes while ensuring visual consistency.
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