Masanori Ōe

Ōe worked as an in-betweener on the original Dragon Ball series, specifically contributing to episodes 100 and 107. In-betweening, often an unglamorous role, is crucial to animation production; these artists fill in the frames between key poses, creating the illusion of smooth motion. While Ōe's other notable work included in-between animation for the Mobile Suit SD Gundam OVA and the film ESPer Mami: Hoshizora no Dancing Doll, his Dragon Ball work represents an important part of the series' foundational visual pipeline.

In-betweeners are essential to the production workflow, working from the key frames created by lead animators to ensure consistent, flowing movement. Ōe's contributions to Dragon Ball's visual fluidity, though often uncredited in broader discussions, helped establish the smooth action sequences that became a hallmark of the series.