Yoshihiro Ueda

Ueda served as episode director for numerous episodes across the original Dragon Ball run and continued directing for Dragon Ball Z throughout its entire broadcast. His directorial vision extended to Dragon Ball GT, where he shaped pivotal episodes. Beyond television, he directed four Dragon Ball Z films: Bojack Unbound and Bio-Broly stand as major entries in his Dragon Ball filmography, alongside smaller film projects like Episode of Bardock and Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans.

Ueda's work at Toei Animation included directing episodes for other major properties including One Piece, Pretty Cure, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX, and Kinnikuman Nisei. His experience directing across multiple long-running series established him as a reliable hand with action-heavy content and comedic timing.