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Takeshi Torimoto

Director

Japanese producer who served as production manager for Dragon Ball Z during its run and on several theatrical films, overseeing scheduling, budget, and logistics for both episodic content and feature productions.

Role: producer
Sub Role: Production manager for Dragon Ball Z anime and films
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Production Role

Torimoto worked as production manager for Dragon Ball Z across episodes 59 through 109, managing the logistical and scheduling demands of one of anime's most ambitious projects. He extended his role to the theatrical sphere, serving as production manager for Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug and the Bardock special, ensuring smooth coordination across both television and film productions within the Dragon Ball franchise.

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Production Management

As production manager, Torimoto handled the critical behind-the-scenes work that enabled the Dragon Ball Z production to maintain its schedule and quality across hundreds of episodes and multiple theatrical releases. This role required coordinating with animation teams, directors, and studios to balance creative vision with production realities.

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