Katsumi Endō

Endō provided storyboard work for Dragon Ball episode 7, one of the series' opening episodes from the Emperor Pilaf Saga. Storyboarding is the foundational visual planning stage that translates scripts into visual sequences, establishing shot composition, timing, and character movement before animation begins. His contribution established visual direction for this early episode.

Endō worked as a storyboard artist and episode director across numerous anime and OVA productions from the 1980s through the 2000s, handling storyboard duties on diverse projects and occasionally directing episodes. His work spans children's anime, action series, and dramatic productions, demonstrating range across genres. He served as episode director on several projects, positioning him as someone who progressed from planning stages to full directorial control of episodes.