Hiroko Ito

Ito handled ink and paint duties on seven episodes of the original Dragon Ball, providing color finalization across multiple story arcs. Her work specifically graced the Emperor Pilaf Saga, Tournament Saga, Red Ribbon Army Saga, General Blue Saga, and Commander Red Saga, bringing vibrant life to scenes involving the Dragon Ball hunt and early martial arts tournaments. The episodes she colored include memorable moments such as the Boss Rabbit encounter and Arale's clash with Commander Blue.

Beyond Dragon Ball, Ito's color work extended across early-to-mid 1980s anime standards. She served as color designer and finished animator on The Legend of the Galactic Heroes OVA series, demonstrating technical sophistication in large-scale production work. Her contributions to color coordination and design helped establish visual consistency across multiple productions during anime's foundational era.