Production Guide

Shueisha

AFFILIATION

The second of Toriyama's editors, he took over the position following the 23rd Tenkaichi Budoukai, around the time of Raditz's arrival on Earth, but left shortly after Cell reached his perfect form. He was undoubtedly involved with the series during its most popular times. He is said to be Toriyama's inspiration for the villainous Freeza.

Bird Studio

AFFILIATION

The author of the manga series and the man behind, well, everything else. After the success of his gag manga Dr. Slump, Toriyama moved on to create DragonBall which became massively popular, far beyond even his expectations. As a kung-fu fan and a nature loving person, he draws much of his inspiration from his own hobbies and interests, although he's never to old for a good 'ol poop joke.

Toei Animation

AFFILIATION

Maeda Minoru was the chief animator for all 153 episodes of DragonBall and the first 199 episodes of DragonBall Z. He also served as animation supervisor for several episodes of DragonBall and DragonBall Z, as well as some of the movies. He also provided the character designs for both DragonBall Z TV specials and DragonBall Z Movie 04.

Toei Animation

AFFILIATION

Nishio Daisuke was the Series Director for all 153 episodes of DragonBall and the first 199 episodes of DragonBall Z. In addition, he served as director for numerous episodes of DragonBall and DragonBall Z, as well as a handful of the movies. He was also a director for the Dr. Slump TV series.

Toei Animation

AFFILIATION

Shichijou Keizou was a series planner for all 153 episodes of DragonBall, as well as the series planner for all 3 DragonBall movies. It is really no surprise he became involved with the DragonBall anime, as he originally was a series planner for the Dr. Slump TV series.