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Noboru Koizumi

Animator

Japanese animator credited with animation direction across Dragon Ball GT and character design work on One Piece films. A prolific studio professional with credits spanning multiple generations of anime.

Role: animation_supervisor
Sub Role: Dragon Ball GT animation director
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Contributions

Koizumi served as animation director on several Dragon Ball GT episodes, including work during both the Baby Saga and Super 17 Saga arcs. His involvement brought consistency to the series' visual presentation during its transition period. He also contributed key animation to earlier Dragon Ball films, grounding his franchise experience in the original movies.

His character design work stands out, having served as character designer for multiple One Piece films including The Movie and Django's Dance Carnival, establishing him as a dependable designer for major anime productions.

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Long Career in Animation

Koizumi's resume reflects decades of studio work, beginning with classic properties like Nadia and extending through contemporary series including Saint Seiya Omega and World Trigger. He has balanced key animation roles with directorial responsibilities, demonstrating flexibility across various production styles and visual requirements.

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