Makoto Sonoda

Makoto Sonoda directed two significant episodes of Dragon Ball Super during the Universe Survival arc. Episode 101, 'Warriors of Justice Close In! The Pride Troopers!', introduced the formidable Pride Troopers team, while episode 116, 'Signs of a Turnabout! The Autonomous Ultra Instinct Erupts!', featured a major turning point in Goku's battle power development. Sonoda also handled storyboarding for episode 116, showcasing his dual expertise in both planning and execution.

Sonoda has built a portfolio across various anime properties, including One Piece, where he directed 17 episodes and storyboarded 12 more. His work on Saint Seiya Omega, Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers, and Digimon productions demonstrates his range in action-driven storytelling and his consistent presence in the anime industry as both director and storyboard artist.