Goda was born in Tokyo in 1967. After graduating from Japan Academy of Moving Images in 1987, Goda worked for Dentsu Tec Inc. until 1990. After 6 years of freelancing, he joined the Creative Department of TYO Productions Inc. in 1996.

He established dwarf in 2003, and became an animation creator. His creative activity ranges from creating animations such as Domo and Komaneko, and to illustrations and picture books.

Goda lahir di Tokyo tahun 1967. Setelah lulus dari Japan Academy of Moving Images pada tahun 1987, Goda bekerja di Dentsu Tec Inc. sampai tahun 1990. Setelah menjadi pekerja lepas selama enam tahun, ia bergabung di the Creative Department of TYO Productions Inc. pada 1996.

Ia mendirikan dwarf pada 2003, dan menjadi animator. Aktivitas kreatifnya terentang dari membuat animasi seperti Domo dan Komaneko, hingga ilustrasi dan buku bergambar.