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Keiji Terui

Writer

Japanese screenwriter who contributed scripts to Dragon Ball, DBZ, and Z Kai series. Terui also worked on Dragon Ball theatrical films and Dr. Slump adaptations.

Role: writer
Sub Role: Screenwriter for Dragon Ball anime and films
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Writing Work

Keiji Terui wrote screenplays for Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball Z Kai, contributing to the anime's narrative development. His film work included writing for Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle and Dr. Slump theatrical features, demonstrating his range across comedy and action storytelling within Toriyama's animated universes.

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Terui expanded his screenwriting career beyond anime, producing scripts for live-action and digital media. Notably, he provided narrative work for Nintendo during the company's early era, writing story elements for the original Legend of Zelda. His contributions to Osomatsu-kun and various other series showcase his adaptability across different animation styles and comedic sensibilities.

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