Kunitoshi Ishii

Ishii contributed in-between animation to both the original Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z series, working through crucial sagas including the Tien Shinhan, King Piccolo, and Piccolo Jr. chapters. His role in the in-between animation process involved bridging key frames created by lead animators, a technically demanding task that requires precision to maintain fluid motion across combat scenes and character interactions.

Ishii's career reflects the depth of talent in 1980s and 1990s anime production. He worked extensively with Doga Kobo studio on series like Eureka Seven and Gurren Lagann, and contributed to legendary films including Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. His longevity and range demonstrate the foundational importance of skilled in-between animators to anime's visual storytelling.