Mitsuo Hashimoto is a Japanese storyboard artist and director of television, OVA, and film anime. While he was under contract with Toei Animation, he also did work for other companies under the name Genjuro Tachibana. Hashimoto is known for his work on series such as the Dr. Slump & Arale TV and film series, all three Dragon Ball TV series, as well as several of the Dragon Ball OVAs and films. In recent years, he has worked as a director on mostly independent or hobby anime works. And also is known for worked as a director on the Initial D Final Stage and Fifth Stage.