Tomomi Shimazaki

Shimazaki worked as an in-betweener on Dragon Ball Z, contributing to the foundational animation work that kept the series moving fluidly. Inbetweeners fill the gaps between key poses with hundreds of small frames, requiring steady hands and precise understanding of movement. Her DBZ work represents just a portion of an enormous output; Shimazaki's key animation credits span decades and appear across major anime franchises including Naruto, Attack on Titan, and Hunter X Hunter.

Shimazaki has logged key animation work on dozens of anime films and series, making her one of the industry's most prolific animators. She frequently serves as animation director and chief animation director, indicating her senior position within production hierarchies and her influence on overall animation quality.