Naotoshi Shida

Shida contributed key animation to every theatrical Dragon Ball Z film, from The World's Strongest and The Tree of Might through the Broly trilogy, Bojack Unbound, Bio-Broly, Fusion Reborn, Wrath of the Dragon, and The Path to Power. His work on the original series established his foundation, and he maintained consistent involvement through both TV and theatrical formats, ensuring visual momentum across the franchise's most memorable action sequences.

Shida earned widespread acclaim from anime fans globally for his distinctive animation style, recognized for its fluidity and dynamic impact. Beyond Dragon Ball, he contributed to Death Note, Digimon Tamers, multiple Precure films, Sailor Moon R Movie, Saint Seiya Omega, One Piece, and Toriko, establishing himself as a cornerstone of Toei Animation's visual excellence.