Masato Mikami

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.

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.