Japanese animator, director, and storyboarder who contributed assistant direction to Dragon Ball Z films and animation work to Dragon Ball Z Kai, alongside extensive work on modern anime productions.
Yasunori Gotō served as assistant director on two major Dragon Ball Z films: Battle of Gods and Resurrection F, both critical entries in the franchise's continuation beyond the original series. He also contributed animation work to Dragon Ball Z Kai's opening and ending sequences, assisting in the modernized remaster of the classic Z saga. Beyond these theatrical films, Gotō worked as assistant director on the Dragon Ball Episode of Bardock OVA and the Dragon Ball Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans OVA, demonstrating sustained involvement across multiple Dragon Ball project types.
Gotō is an accomplished animator, director, and storyboarder who has worked extensively on contemporary anime including Higurashi: When They Cry, Kakegurui, Zombie Land Saga, and Sakura Wars the Animation. His diverse portfolio spans episode direction, storyboarding, and unit direction roles, establishing him as a versatile animation professional in the modern industry.
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