Toshiki Inoue

Toshiki Inoue was recruited by producer Keizo Shichijo in 1985 and made his professional debut writing for Dr. Slump, starting with episode 29. He went on to write numerous scripts for the original Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball Z Kai, contributing to the anime's narrative structure during its peak years. His screenwriting helped shape key story beats that fans remember decades later, bridging Toriyama's manga with the expanded anime continuity.

Beyond Dragon Ball, Inoue has become one of Japan's most respected screenwriters. He is particularly praised for his dramatic work on tokusatsu series, especially the Kamen Rider franchise, where his scripts for Kamen Rider Agito, Kamen Rider Faiz, and Avataro Sentai Donbrothers earned critical acclaim. He has also written for anime adaptations of Death Note, Ranma 1/2, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, known for infusing dramatic tension into his work.