A television animation supervisor who brought energy to the Universe Survival Saga of Dragon Ball Super. Ono's contribution to the franchise came during its most action-packed arc.
Tsutomu Ono supervised eight episodes across Dragon Ball Super's critical arcs. In the Universe 6 Saga, he directed episode 39, introducing Goku's new Time Skip counterstrike technique. His work expanded into the Future Trunks Saga, handling episodes 56, 63, 69, and 75, which featured pivotal battles including Goku's rematch with Goku Black and Vegeta's battle against Goku Black as a Super Saiyan Rosé. Ono's supervision extended into the Universe Survival Saga, overseeing episodes 80, 87, 93, 101, 109, 119, and 126. These episodes showcased some of the tournament's most memorable confrontations, from Gohan's crucial fight to the final clash between Vegeta and Top.
Beyond his work on Super, Ono has served as animation supervisor on numerous television productions including Kiznaiver, Akikan!, Toradora!, and One Piece: Heart of Gold. He brings consistent professional standards to both shonen action series and softer dramatic works, making him a flexible resource for diverse animation projects across the medium.
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