Yoko Tanida

Yoko Tanida's animation contributions to Dragon Ball span both the original series and its theatrical extensions. Her inbetween animation on four episodes of the original series bridged key frames during action sequences across multiple sagas. Her involvement with Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure's inbetweening extended this work into theatrical scale, polishing the film's action choreography. Beyond Dragon Ball, Tanida's participation in Dragon Ball Z's television production and her technical contribution to its animation pipeline places her among the countless technicians whose frame-by-frame work built the franchise's visual foundation.

Tanida's animation career gained prestige through studio work on beloved animated features. Her ink and paint contributions to multiple Studio Ghibli masterpieces, including Kiki's Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, and Whisper of the Heart, demonstrate technical mastery at Japan's premier animation studio. This cross-pollination between commercial animation and prestigious film work was typical of the era's best animators.