Yasushi Hirano

Yasushi Hirano wrote scripts for 13 episodes of the original Dragon Ball television series, contributing directly to the adaptation of Toriyama's manga for animated audiences. His screenwriting work helped establish the tone and pacing of the anime during its early sagas, translating manga narrative into compelling episodic television format. Hirano's scripts spanned the Emperor Pilaf Saga and subsequent early story arcs that established the series' foundation.

Hirano is an accomplished anime screenwriter with extensive credits across numerous series. His portfolio includes scripts for City Hunter franchise entries, Hunter x Hunter 2011, Dr. Slump, Dragon Drive, and the GaoGaiGar series. He also worked on series composition for multiple anime productions, demonstrating his expertise in narrative structure and episode-level storytelling across diverse genres and styles.