Yutaka Satō
DirectorJapanese director who worked on Dragon Ball as an episode director and storyboarder, contributing to multiple episodes across the original series' runs.
Dragon Ball Direction Work
Satō served as episode director on Dragon Ball episodes 13 and 17, with additional roles as assistant episode director on six further episodes. He also created storyboards for episodes 17 and 124. His directorial work on Dragon Ball represented early television anime production, where directors oversaw both narrative pacing and visual composition to bring Akira Toriyama's manga to animated life. Satō's contributions spanned the early Tournament Saga period.
Direction and Animation Career
Beyond Dragon Ball, Satō directed episodes of numerous anime series including Dr. Slump, Sazae-san, and Lupin III: Part II. He took on directing roles for properties like Transformers: Energon and Trigun, demonstrating his versatility across different animation styles and genres. Later work included producing and directing Hello Kitty & Friends and serving as chief director on Gunparade Orchestra.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yutaka Satō in Dragon Ball?
Yutaka Satō is a Japanese director, known for Director and storyboarder for Dragon Ball episodes. Japanese director who worked on Dragon Ball as an episode director and storyboarder, contributing to multiple episodes across the original series' runs.
What has Yutaka Satō directed in Dragon Ball?
Satō served as episode director on Dragon Ball episodes 13 and 17, with additional roles as assistant episode director on six further episodes. He also created storyboards for episodes 17 and 124.
What nationality is Yutaka Satō?
Yutaka Satō is a Japanese director associated with English language Dragon Ball productions.
What else has Yutaka Satō done in Dragon Ball?
Beyond Dragon Ball, Satō directed episodes of numerous anime series including Dr. Slump, Sazae-san, and Lupin III: Part II.
What else has Yutaka Satō directed?
Beyond Dragon Ball, Satō directed episodes of numerous anime series including Dr. Slump, Sazae-san, and Lupin III: Part II.
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- Created byAkira Toriyama
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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