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Tetsuro Sano

Animator

Japanese animator who contributed extensive in-between and key animation work to the original Dragon Ball series. Sano animated 46 episodes of in-between sequences plus key frames on critical moments, providing foundational movement work across multiple sagas from the Emperor Pilaf arc through the Piccolo Jr. tournament.

Role: animation_supervisor
Sub Role: In-between and key animator on original Dragon Ball
Nationality: Japanese
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Original Dragon Ball Animation

Tetsuro Sano provided in-between animation for 46 episodes of the original Dragon Ball, foundational work that bridges key frames and creates smooth motion. He also animated key frames for three critical episodes including episode 91 during the Tien Shinhan Saga and episode 127 in the Piccolo Jr. arc. His work covered the series from its earliest tournament sequences through Goku's rise as a martial artist, contributing movement fluidity to fights against formidable opponents like Krillin and King Piccolo's minions.

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Film Work and Career Breadth

Sano's Dragon Ball contributions extended to theatrical films, where he provided in-between animation for Curse of the Blood Rubies, Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, and Mystical Adventure. His broader animation work has spanned numerous series and films across decades, from Doraemon movies to modern productions like Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, establishing him as a dependable animator throughout anime history.

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