Akiko Matsumoto

Matsumoto handled in-between animation for 19 episodes spanning the original Dragon Ball's Emperor Pilaf Saga, Tournament Saga, Red Ribbon Army Saga, and King Piccolo Saga. Episodes including episode 5 (early Pilaf confrontations), episode 25 (tournament eliminations), and episode 70 (Tien entrance) received Matsumoto's in-between work. The animator also contributed in-between animation to theatrical releases including Curse of the Blood Rubies, Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Mystical Adventure, and Dead Zone, maintaining consistent movement quality across the franchise's film expansions.

Matsumoto's work extended across multiple animation studios and genres. Production manager credits on Grenadier and The World of Narue demonstrated transition into organizational roles. In-between animation contributions to Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer and finishing work on Guyver: Out of Control showcase diverse technical skills applied across action-heavy productions from the 1980s and 1990s.