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Tomoko Yoshida

Animator

Prolific Japanese background artist and art director who provided extensive background work across Dragon Ball Z (91 episodes), Dragon Ball GT (33 episodes), and four theatrical DBZ films.

Role: staff
Sub Role: Art director and background artist for DBZ anime and films
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Contributions

Yoshida's background art spans nearly the entire Dragon Ball Z anime, covering 91 episodes plus art direction on 33 more GT episodes, making her one of the franchise's most visible visual contributors. She served as art director on Lord Slug and contributed background art to Dead Zone and Resurrection 'F', shaping the visual consistency of both the TV series and theatrical installments. Her work across DBZ's most acclaimed arcs establishes the planetary settings, ki-blasted wastelands, and alien environments that define the series' scale.

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Career Scope

Yoshida worked extensively with Magic House studio and other departments, accumulating credits across dozens of anime including One Piece, Digimon, and Pretty Cure franchises. Her art direction and background skills made her a cornerstone of visual production for major anime properties across two decades.

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