Hiroki Shibata

Shibata brought to life seven critical episodes of Dragon Ball Z, including the transformative episodes 170, 176, 183, 189, 194, 199, and 240. His directorial work during this period helped establish visual continuity across the Saiyan and early Namek sagas. Beyond Dragon Ball, he served as series director for several anime properties and distinguished himself with significant directing work on the Digimon Adventure franchise, where he crafted storyboards and directed across multiple entries in the series.

Shibata's filmography demonstrates his versatility across action-driven and comedic properties. He directed the Sailor Moon S and SuperS theatrical films, showcasing his command of character-focused storytelling alongside action sequences. His work in directing Sailor Moon R stands alongside his Precure contributions, establishing him as a trusted craftsman within Toei Animation's stable of beloved franchises.