Naoki Mishiba

Mishiba contributed foundational animation to the original Dragon Ball across 47 episodes of in-between work and notably provided key animation for episode 91. His involvement extended through Dragon Ball Z, where he handled key animation and in-between sequences across multiple episodes, including pivotal moments in the Namek and Cell Games sagas. He also animated episodes from Dragon Ball Super, maintaining continuity across the franchise's evolution.

His technical work on theatrical releases included in-between animation for several early DBZ films: Curse of the Blood Rubies, Mystical Adventure, and Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle.

Mishiba maintained an extensive career as a key animator and in-between specialist, working on dozens of anime titles from the 1990s onward. His versatility and reliability earned him consistent work across Toei Animation projects and beyond, making him one of the workhorses of the anime animation pipeline.