Takao Kiriyama
DirectorJapanese episode director who contributed to both Dragon Ball Daima and Super Dragon Ball Heroes. Kiriyama helped bring energy to the latest Dragon Ball anime installments during recent production cycles.
Dragon Ball Directing
Kiriyama directed episode 3 of Dragon Ball Daima titled "Daima," introducing viewers to the Daima Saga's central conflict. He also served as assistant unit director on the first opening animation. In Super Dragon Ball Heroes, he directed seven episodes from the Universal Conflict Saga and assisted on additional episodes, handling intense matchups including Goku's revival, Goku versus Vegeta, and the Universe 11 climactic battle against Kamioren.
Directing Work
Beyond Dragon Ball projects, Kiriyama has worked as episode director and assistant episode director on Digimon series, including Ghost Game and Appli Monsters, establishing himself as a reliable director for action-oriented anime episodes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Takao Kiriyama in Dragon Ball?
Japanese episode director who contributed to both Dragon Ball Daima and Super Dragon Ball Heroes. Kiriyama helped bring energy to the latest Dragon Ball anime installments during recent production cycles.
What is Takao Kiriyama best known for in Dragon Ball?
Kiriyama directed episode 3 of Dragon Ball Daima titled "Daima," introducing viewers to the Daima Saga's central conflict. He also served as assistant unit director on the first opening animation. In Super Dragon Ball Heroes, he directed seven episodes from the Universal Conflict Saga and assisted on additional episodes, handling intense matchups including Goku's revival, Goku versus Vegeta, and the Universe 11 climactic battle against Kamioren.
What does Takao Kiriyama do in Dragon Ball?
Takao Kiriyama is a Japanese director who has worked on the Dragon Ball franchise. Specifically, Takao Kiriyama is credited as Episode director for Dragon Ball Daima and Super Dragon Ball Heroes.
What other work has Takao Kiriyama done outside Dragon Ball?
Beyond Dragon Ball projects, Kiriyama has worked as episode director and assistant episode director on Digimon series, including Ghost Game and Appli Monsters, establishing himself as a reliable director for action-oriented anime episodes.
Where is Takao Kiriyama from?
Takao Kiriyama is a Japanese director. Japanese episode director who contributed to both Dragon Ball Daima and Super Dragon Ball Heroes.
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