Masato Mikami
DirectorJapanese director who helmed episodes of Dragon Ball Super during the God of Destruction Beerus and Golden Frieza Sagas, including the climactic clash between Goku and Beerus.
Dragon Ball Super Direction
Mikami served as episode director and assistant episode director on Dragon Ball Super, with a particular focus on the early, high-stakes battles of the series. He directed episodes 2, 7, and 12 of the God of Destruction Beerus Saga, overseeing some of the saga's most pivotal moments including the confrontation between Vegeta and Beerus, and the climactic "The Universe Will Shatter? Clash! Destroyer vs. Super Saiyan God" battle where Goku faces off against the God of Destruction himself. He also directed episode 16 of the Golden Frieza Saga, focusing on Vegeta's training under Whis. Additionally, Mikami assisted on episodes 2, 5, 7, and 12, contributing to the directorial vision across multiple key sequences.
Career in Anime Direction
Mikami's work extends across a variety of anime properties, including assistant directorial roles on major series like One Piece and Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers. His experience directing episode content demonstrates proficiency in pacing action sequences and managing the technical demands of contemporary anime production, skills essential to bringing Dragon Ball Super's intense battles to life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Masato Mikami in Dragon Ball?
Masato Mikami is a Japanese director known as the Episode director for Dragon Ball Super. Japanese director who helmed episodes of Dragon Ball Super during the God of Destruction Beerus and Golden Frieza Sagas, including the climactic clash between Goku and Beerus.
What has Masato Mikami directed in Dragon Ball?
Mikami served as episode director and assistant episode director on Dragon Ball Super, with a particular focus on the early, high-stakes battles of the series. He directed episodes 2, 7, and 12 of the God of Destruction Beerus Saga, overseeing some of the saga's most pivotal moments including the confrontation between Vegeta and Beerus, and the climactic "The Universe Will Shatter? Clash!
What nationality is Masato Mikami?
Masato Mikami is Japanese, working as a director on Dragon Ball.
What else has Masato Mikami done in Dragon Ball?
Mikami's work extends across a variety of anime properties, including assistant directorial roles on major series like One Piece and Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers. His experience directing episode content demonstrates proficiency in pacing action sequences and managing the technical demands of contemporary anime production, skills essential to bringing Dragon Ball Super's intense battles to life.
What else is Masato Mikami known for?
Mikami's work extends across a variety of anime properties, including assistant directorial roles on major series like One Piece and Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers. His experience directing episode content demonstrates proficiency in pacing action sequences and managing the technical demands of contemporary anime production, skills essential to bringing Dragon Ball Super's intense battles to life.
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