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Shinichi Fukumitsu

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Japanese anime and film editor who shaped the final cut of Dragon Ball Z television episodes and theatrical releases. His editorial work ensured narrative pacing and visual coherence across the franchise's most ambitious projects.

Role: producer
Sub Role: Film and series editor for Dragon Ball
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Editorial Work

Fukumitsu worked as editor on the Dragon Ball Z television series, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Kai, handling the critical post-production task of assembling animated footage into finished episodes. His film experience was equally extensive: he edited Dragon Ball Z: Curse of the Blood Rubies, Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Mystical Adventure, The World's Strongest, Lord Slug, Cooler's Revenge, The Return of Cooler, Super Android 13, Bojack Unbound, Broly - Second Coming, Bio-Broly, Fusion Reborn, Wrath of the Dragon, and The Path to Power. He also edited the OVA Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans and the reunion special Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!

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Editing Career

Beyond Dragon Ball, Fukumitsu worked as editor on non-Dragon Ball anime and live-action films, including Buddha: The Great Departure, Kanon, and One Piece productions. His role as editor positioned him as a guardian of narrative structure and pacing, ensuring that raw animation and live-action footage achieved their intended emotional and kinetic impact on audiences.

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