Masato Mitsuka
DirectorJapanese director who directed five pivotal episodes of Dragon Ball Super's Universe Survival Saga and contributed storyboards to the film Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
Dragon Ball Super and Films
Mitsuka directed five episodes of Dragon Ball Super's Universe Survival Saga: episodes 94, 102, 110, 118, and 129. These episodes rank among the saga's most critically acclaimed, spanning moments from Jiren's introduction through Goku's mastery of Ultra Instinct. Mitsuka handled both storyboarding and directing duties on these episodes, giving him complete creative control over visual pacing and composition. He also contributed storyboards to Dragon Ball Super: Broly, influencing the film's visual storytelling and action choreography. His direction elevated the technical execution of Universe Survival's complex multi-fighter battles, balancing clarity with dynamism across some of the tournament's most intense clashes.
Directorial Vision
Mitsuka's broader career spans work on major action anime and was the series director for Digimon Adventure: and Maho Girls Precure!, demonstrating versatility across different genres. His Dragon Ball Super work showcases his ability to stage large-scale battles with multiple combatants while maintaining narrative focus and character arcs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Masato Mitsuka in Dragon Ball?
Masato Mitsuka is a Japanese director known as the Director and storyboarder for Dragon Ball Super and film. Japanese director who directed five pivotal episodes of Dragon Ball Super's Universe Survival Saga and contributed storyboards to the film Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
What has Masato Mitsuka directed in Dragon Ball?
Mitsuka directed five episodes of Dragon Ball Super's Universe Survival Saga: episodes 94, 102, 110, 118, and 129. These episodes rank among the saga's most critically acclaimed, spanning moments from Jiren's introduction through Goku's mastery of Ultra Instinct. Mitsuka handled both storyboarding and directing duties on these episodes, giving him complete creative control over visual pacing and composition.
What nationality is Masato Mitsuka?
Masato Mitsuka is Japanese, working as a director on Dragon Ball.
What else has Masato Mitsuka done in Dragon Ball?
Mitsuka's broader career spans work on major action anime and was the series director for Digimon Adventure: and Maho Girls Precure!, demonstrating versatility across different genres. His Dragon Ball Super work showcases his ability to stage large-scale battles with multiple combatants while maintaining narrative focus and character arcs.
What else is Masato Mitsuka known for?
Mitsuka's broader career spans work on major action anime and was the series director for Digimon Adventure: and Maho Girls Precure!, demonstrating versatility across different genres. His Dragon Ball Super work showcases his ability to stage large-scale battles with multiple combatants while maintaining narrative focus and character arcs.
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