Animation supervisor on Dragon Ball Super known for cleaner, younger-looking character designs compared to the series' main style. Brought experience from Saint Seiya Omega and Rurouni Kenshin to the franchise.
Osamu Ishikawa became a regular fixture on Dragon Ball Super, supervising episodes across all major sagas from the Beerus era through the Tournament of Power. His approach to character design favored cleaner lines and softer proportions, making characters appear younger and more approachable compared to the series' default aesthetic. This distinct style earned him recognition among viewers.
Across his 16 supervised episodes, Ishikawa maintained exceptional model consistency, establishing himself as one of the most reliable supervisors on a show famous for dramatic quality fluctuations.
Ishikawa brought serious animation pedigree to Dragon Ball Super, having cut his teeth on the legendary Rurouni Kenshin series. He spent time developing his craft through work on action-heavy shows like Saint Seiya Omega and Digimon Xros Wars before joining the Dragon Ball project, positioning him among the series' most technically proficient supervisors.
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