Ryūta Kawahara

Ryūta Kawahara directed episodes 7 and 16 of Dragon Ball Daima, creating storyboards and providing episode direction for both installments. These episodes, titled "Collar" and "Degesu," represent his contribution to the franchise's latest television continuation. His work as both storyboard artist and episode director gave him significant creative control over visual narrative, pacing, and character staging within the Daima episodes he helmed.

Kawahara has directed episodes across major anime including Attack on Titan, The Promised Neverland, and The Ancient Magus' Bride, establishing himself as a skilled episode director capable of handling action, drama, and character-focused storytelling. He has worked extensively on Precure films and episodes, demonstrating sustained collaboration with Toei Animation. His storyboard and unit director credits extend across numerous productions, reflecting an experienced hand in anime direction.