Takeo Ide

Takeo Ide represents a rare career spanning the entire Dragon Ball legacy, with key animation work on the original series extending through chief animation director responsibilities on Dragon Ball Super, where he supervised 66 episodes. His consistent presence across the franchise establishes him as one of Dragon Ball's most important visual architects, shaping character consistency and animation standards across generations.

His work on Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT ensured visual continuity across the saga transitions, while his Dragon Ball Super role maintained animation quality during the show's notoriously demanding broadcast schedule.

Ide's resume extends far beyond Dragon Ball, with chief animation director work on One Piece's most recent films and substantial contributions to the long-running series. His simultaneous work across multiple major action anime demonstrates his status as an industry specialist in large-scale production management.