Abel Góngora
DirectorSpanish-born animator and director Abel Góngora has spent his career in Japan, working since the earliest days of Science SARU, the studio behind Dandadan.
Dandadan Role
Góngora contributed as a director on Dandadan, drawing on his long tenure at Science SARU and his specialization in Adobe Animate based digital animation. As head of the studio's digital animation department, he represents the kind of in-house talent that gives Science SARU's shows their distinct, fluid look. His work situates him among the crew guiding individual episodes of the adaptation.
Career and Notable Roles
Originally from Spain, Góngora relocated to Japan and became one of Science SARU's earliest hires, eventually rising to lead its digital animation department. Beyond his in-house role, he directed episodes for the American cartoon OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, plus T0-B1, his own segment within the Star Wars: Visions anthology on Disney+.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abel Góngora, the director of Dandadan?
Abel Góngora is a Spanish-born animator and director who has worked in Japan for Science SARU, the studio behind Dandadan, since its earliest days. He contributed as a director on Dandadan, drawing on his long tenure at the studio and his specialization in Adobe Animate based digital animation.
What is Abel Góngora's role at Science SARU?
As head of Science SARU's digital animation department, Abel Góngora leads the team behind the studio's distinct, fluid animation style. That position placed him among the in-house talent guiding individual episodes of Dandadan.
What other anime and shows has Abel Góngora directed besides Dandadan?
Outside of Dandadan, Abel Góngora directed episodes of the American cartoon OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes. He also directed T0-B1, his own segment within the Star Wars: Visions anthology on Disney+.
Where is Abel Góngora from and when did he start his career?
Born in Spain in 1983, Abel Góngora relocated to Japan and has been active in animation since 2006. He became one of Science SARU's earliest hires and has remained with the studio ever since.
What animation technique is Abel Góngora known for?
Abel Góngora specializes in Adobe Animate based digital animation, a technique tied to his position heading Science SARU's digital animation department. That specialty is part of what gives Science SARU shows, including Dandadan, their distinct, fluid look.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Dandadan anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical key visuals, credited to Science SARU and the production committee.
- Game pages: official promotional artwork, credited to the licensed publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Yukinobu Tatsu.
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