Masako Arai

Masako Arai provided in-between animation across 10 episodes of the original Dragon Ball series, spanning multiple story arcs from the Emperor Pilaf saga through the Commander Red saga. Her work included pivotal moments such as episode 7 (The Ox King on Fire Mountain), episode 17 (Milk Delivery), and several episodes throughout the early adventures. These contributions formed the technical foundation that allowed key animators' designs to flow seamlessly across action sequences.

In-between animation work, while essential, remains one of the less credited roles in anime production. Arai's contributions were part of the collective effort that brought Akira Toriyama's original manga designs to animated life, helping establish the visual momentum that made Dragon Ball an engaging television experience for audiences worldwide.