Teruhisa Ryū

Teruhisa Ryū served as a key animator on 22 episodes of the original Dragon Ball, working across numerous sagas including the Emperor Pilaf, Tournament, and King Piccolo arcs. He animated critical character moments such as Yamcha's first encounter with Goku and the dramatic battles of the Tournament Saga. Ryū's work on the series reflected the dynamic action style that became Dragon Ball's signature, capturing the fluidity of martial arts sequences and comedic timing.

Beyond the television series, Ryū animated key sequences across multiple Dragon Ball films, including The World's Strongest, Lord Slug, and Super Android 13!, as well as the special Bardock: The Father of Goku. His work also extended to Dragon Ball Z's television adaptation with 24 episodes of key animation. His contributions spanned the franchise's golden age from the 1980s into the 1990s.