Tatsuya Nagamine Tribute: A Legend Behind One Piece & Dragon Ball Super Honoring the visionary anime director who helped shape two global giants
- Nov 14, 2025
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Updated: Nov 14, 2025
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The anime world is mourning the loss of Tatsuya Nagamine, a gifted director whose work touched two of the medium’s most iconic franchises: One Piece and Dragon Ball Super. At just 53 years of age, his departure leaves a creative void—and a legacy worth celebrating.
Nagamine was not just another director. His fingerprints are all over unforgettable moments—from the bold visuals of One Piece Film Z to the visceral intensity of Dragon Ball Super: Broly. Fans worldwide recognise his craft in the way characters moved, battles escalated, and emotion landed.
His career spanned years of evolution in anime. He directed the series episodes, guided feature films, and pushed technical boundaries. Yet beyond the reels and storyboards, he inspired a generation of artists who saw that energy in action. His passing during the summer of 2025 was announced publicly in November, triggering tributes across the global fan-community.
