Yoshifumi Yuki

Yoshifumi Yuki contributed scripts for the Dragon Ball anime series produced by Toei Animation, bringing narrative shape to the episodic structure. His film work encompassed three Dragon Ball theatrical releases: he wrote screenplays for Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies and Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, and served as screenwriter for Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure. He also contributed original concepts to Dr. Slump and Arale-chan films, demonstrating versatility across Toriyama's anime adaptations.

Yuki maintained an uncommon dual career, balancing screenwriting with academia and religion. He earned a doctorate in Indian philosophy from the University of Tokyo and taught at Keio University as a lecturer in religious studies. He served as chief priest of Ryuzo Temple and was appointed to the Saitama Prefecture Public Safety Commission from 2004 to 2008, chairman from 2006 to 2008. His unique background bridging entertainment, scholarship, and religious life made him an unusual contributor to the Dragon Ball legacy.