A Titan of Anime Has Fallen: Honoring Tatsuya Nagamine, the Visionary Director of 'One Piece: Wano' and 'Dragon Ball Super: Broly'
Posted by Noon Anime Team on November 13, 2025
It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we at Noon Anime share the somber news of the passing of a true legend, Tatsuya Nagamine. A director whose vision and talent shaped some of the most iconic moments in modern anime history, Nagamine was a titan in the industry, and his loss is being felt by fans all across the globe. His work defined entire eras for two of the biggest franchises in the world: One Piece and Dragon Ball.
Many fans were first blown away by Nagamine's incredible cinematic eye in his feature film work. He was the brilliant director behind One Piece Film Z, a movie still revered for its stunning action and deep emotional core. He then went on to absolutely shatter expectations with Dragon Ball Super: Broly, a masterpiece of animation and fight choreography that became a global phenomenon and set a new standard for what an anime film could be.
Beyond the big screen, Nagamine's recent work on the One Piece television series has been nothing short of revolutionary. As a series director, he was a key architect of the breathtaking Wano Kuni arc, elevating the weekly anime to a cinematic level rarely seen before. His masterful direction continued into the current, fan-favorite Egghead Island arc. Tatsuya Nagamine’s legacy is one of pure energy, epic scale, and profound artistry. His vision will live on forever in the unforgettable worlds he helped bring to life, and he will be deeply, deeply missed.
