Japanese key animator who worked across multiple Dragon Ball series including Dragon Ball Z with 35 episodes of key animation and Dragon Ball GT with 11 episodes. Saeki animated critical saga moments from the Raditz Saga through the Kid Buu Saga, plus GT's dragon-hunting arc and transformations.
Tetsuya Saeki provided key animation for 35 Dragon Ball Z episodes, covering some of the series' most intense confrontations and transformations. His work spanned from the Raditz Saga's initial threat through the Kid Buu climax, animating pivotal moments including Nappa's assault, Frieza's transformations, and the final battles against Majin Buu. Saeki's consistent presence across DBZ's sagas contributed to the dynamic action that defined the series' peak era, from desperate defenses to god-tier power struggles.
Saeki's animation work extended to Dragon Ball GT with 11 episodes of key animation, contributing to the Black Star Dragon Ball Saga, Baby Saga, Super 17 Saga, and Shadow Dragon Saga. His GT work included episodes 5-6, 11, 17, 24, 28, 35, 46, 56, 60, and 64, animating everything from Goku's early search sequences to his iconic Super Saiyan 4 transformation. Beyond Dragon Ball, Saeki has animated hundreds of episodes across One Piece, Fairy Tail, and other major franchises.
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