Hiroyuki Kakudō

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.