Mitsuo Hashimoto is a Japanese storyboard artist and director who specializes in creating animations for television shows, OVA's, and movies. Prior to his current name, he was known under the same pronunciation as 橋本光夫 (Hashibon Koufu). While working with Toei Animation, he also collaborated with other companies using the name Tachibana Genjuurou. Hashimoto is well-known for his work on popular anime series such as Dr. Slump & Arale-chan TV and film series, all three Dragon Ball TV shows, several Dragon Ball OVAs and films, and many independent (hobby) anime works in recent years.