Espgaluda was produced by Kenichi Takano and directed by Tsuneki Ikeda, co-founders of Cave whose previous works include the DonPachi series. Ikeda also served as co-programmer alongside Takashi Ichimura.
Kenichi Takano produced Espgaluda, while Tsuneki Ikeda directed it, both being co-founders of Cave with a history in the DonPachi series. Ikeda also served as co-programmer alongside Takashi Ichimura.