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Yosuji Kudō

Animator

Japanese animator known as an in-betweener and key animator who worked on the original Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z series. Contributed to multiple theatrical Dragon Ball films.

Role: staff
Sub Role: In-betweener and key animator for Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Animation Work

Kudō provided in-between animation for 11 episodes of the original Dragon Ball series and continued supporting Dragon Ball Z with both in-between and key animation work. His contributions spanned both television broadcasts and theatrical releases, including the films Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle and Mystical Adventure. The combination of in-between and key animation work demonstrates technical versatility in character movement and action choreography.

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Extended Career

Kudō's animation career extended to numerous major productions including Cowboy Bebop, Fairy Tail, Love Live, Sailor Moon, and Gintama. His work with Studio Live and other animation houses shows consistent employment across diverse action and character-driven series. He contributed key animation to opening sequences and critical episodes across multiple franchises.

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