In a tragic turn of events, Japanese animation director Tatsuya Nagamine has passed away at the age of 53. According to @pewpiece on X, Nagamine passed away this summer, and his memorial service took place on November 13, 2025, at Toei Animation Studios in Oizumi. The main reason behind his death has not been revealed yet.
Many anime fans might not know this, but Nagamine was one of the biggest names within the industry, especially for One Piece and Dragon Ball. Many considered him to be the one who single-handedly boosted One Piece’s popularity with the Wano arc.
Tatsuya Nagamine’s Direction Made Wano One of One Piece’s Greatest Arcs
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