
A prolific director who helmed multiple episodes across Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super. His directorial output extends across dozens of major anime franchises spanning three decades.
Kakudō served as episode director for Dragon Ball GT episodes 5 and 10, contributing to the controversial series' directorial foundation. His involvement continued into Dragon Ball Super, where he storyboarded eight episodes, bringing his experience to the franchise's modern continuation. These assignments placed him among directors managing the franchise's extended universe content.
Kakudō established himself as one of anime's most prolific directors through his work on Digimon Adventure, where he served as series director across the original and Adventure 02 entries. He directed theatrical features including Digital Monster X-Evolution and the Slam Dunk film, and undertook directorial duties on Super Robot Wars OG: Divine Wars. His storyboarding contributions span prestigious properties including Berserk, Hellsing, Rurouni Kenshin, and multiple Precure entries, establishing him as a cornerstone figure in action anime direction.
A prolific director who helmed multiple episodes across Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super. His directorial output extends across dozens of major anime franchises spanning three decades.
Kakudō served as episode director for Dragon Ball GT episodes 5 and 10, contributing to the controversial series' directorial foundation. His involvement continued into Dragon Ball Super, where he storyboarded eight episodes, bringing his experience to the franchise's modern continuation. These assignments placed him among directors managing the franchise's extended universe content.
Hiroyuki Kakudō is a Japanese director who has worked on the Dragon Ball franchise. Specifically, Hiroyuki Kakudō is credited as Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super director.
Kakudō established himself as one of anime's most prolific directors through his work on Digimon Adventure, where he served as series director across the original and Adventure 02 entries. He directed theatrical features including Digital Monster X-Evolution and the Slam Dunk film, and undertook directorial duties on Super Robot Wars OG: Divine Wars. His storyboarding contributions span prestigious properties including Berserk, Hellsing, Rurouni Kenshin, and multiple Precure entries, establishing him as a cornerstone figure in action anime direction.
Hiroyuki Kakudō is a Japanese director. A prolific director who helmed multiple episodes across Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super.

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