Anime director Tatsuya Nagamine passes away at the age of 53. Tatsuya Nagamine was known for his One-Piece Film: Z, Dragon Ball Super: Brolly and The Wano Arc and many more projects of his. Anime fans are mourning the loss of Tatsuya Nagamine, leaving his influential legacy behind.
Tatsuya Nagamine was known for his famous works like One Piece Film: Z, Dragon Ball Super: Broly, and the visually striking Wano arc of the One Piece anime. The Japanese anime director passed away on 20 August at the age of 53 after battling an undisclosed illness, his family released a statement confirming his death.
According to the message shared from his official X account, his family wrote, “Thank you always for your support. We are Nagamine Tatsuya’s family. He had been undergoing medical treatment since last year, but he passed away on August 20 at the age of 53.” They also added that a funeral was hosted in silence with only close relatives being present.
A private memorial service was held at the Toei Animation on 13 November. His family expressed, writing, “Yesterday, on November 13, Toei Animation hosted a private memorial gathering. We thank everyone who attended. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone at Toei Animation for arranging such an event with great care.”
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A legacy left behind
Tatsuya Nagamine was regarded as one of the best directors in the field of work, calling him the most dependable force of anime. His One Piece Wano Arc and several iconic projects were praised for shaping the anime cinema. His contributions extended to major titles such as Yes! Precure 5, ONE PIECE FILM Z, and Dragon Ball Super: Brolly.
For those who admired the Japanese director’s work, the confirmation of his death brought a wave of sadness to the entire industry as he was seen as Toei Animation’s most dependable and imaginative talent.
His family also chose to share the celebrated work of his career behind his professional success. They shared, “To us, he was a gentle, warm, and incredibly supportive husband and father. He continued fighting his illness with determination, doing everything he possibly could.”
They concluded to a final note saying, “To everyone who supported him, we extend our deepest thanks. We would be grateful if you would continue to enjoy and cherish the works he contributed to. The sky over Nerima, home to the Oizumi Studio where he spent more than half of his life, is clear today.”
Tatsuya Nagamine leaves behind a powerful legacy remembering him not only for his work but for his kindness and dedication towards his craft. His work continues to be celebrated by fans worldwide, ensuring his influence lives on through the stories he helped create.
Written by: Atin Kevin