Sakamoto eventually married the film's unit production manager, Tamara Noland with whom they had one daughter, Matilda, prior to their separating.

Sakamoto had also formed Alpha Stunts Production and was enlisted as 2nd Unit Director for the "battle grid" scenes from Saban Entertainment syndicated live-action children's series VR Troopers.

Disney stopped producing new seasons following Power Rangers RPM, eventually selling the franchise to Saban Brands in 2010.

In 2006, Sakamoto served as action unit director and choreographer in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior[2] He trained The Jonas Brothers for a week and a half in preparation for filming J.O.N.A.S.

Sakamoto is known for adding elements of Hong Kong-style martial arts and stunts into traditional tokusatsu weapons battles and effects.