Kana Shinohara

Shinohara served as assistant episode director on Dragon Ball Super episode 104, "A Transcendent Light-Speed Battle Erupts; Goku and Hit's United Front," one of the tournament arc's most significant matchups. She also directed episode 4 of Super Dragon Ball Heroes, the online animated series featuring alternate timelines and powerful new warriors. These roles positioned her within Dragon Ball's modern animation output during the franchise's resurgence.

Shinohara has become increasingly active in the Precure franchise as a director and storyboard artist, helming multiple episodes and directing full episodes across several Precure series. Her work spans both the magical girl and action genres, giving her experience with the frenetic pacing and colorful animation style that characterizes modern anime. This background helps inform her approach to Dragon Ball's action sequences.