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Takeshi Mochida

Animator

Japanese animator and painter who worked in color design, in-between animation, and paint checking roles. He contributed in-between animation to Dragon Ball Z and provided color work across dozens of other anime productions.

Role: staff
Sub Role: Color designer and in-between animator for Dragon Ball Z
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Contributions

Mochida worked as an in-between animator on Dragon Ball Z, assisting in the fluid movement sequences that defined the series. His roles in color design, color coordination, color setting, and paint checking across multiple anime demonstrate his versatility in the animation production pipeline. He worked extensively with DEEN Digital and Toei Animation throughout his career.

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Animation Production Career

Mochida has an extensive career across color design and finishing work in animation. He provided color coordination and design for series including Vampire Knight, Hetalia, and dozens of others, earning credits for finish checks and paint inspection work. His roles in color specification and quality control helped ensure visual consistency across long-running projects.

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