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Yasuhiro Namatame

Animator

An animation supervisor with extensive Pretty Cure experience who brought expertise to Dragon Ball Super's climactic Tournament of Power. Namatame's four-episode arc capped the franchise's most ambitious tournament story.

Role: animation_supervisor
Sub Role: Dragon Ball Super Universe Survival final arc supervisor
Nationality: Japanese
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Dragon Ball Super

Yasuhiro Namatame oversaw four critical episodes in Dragon Ball Super's Universe Survival Saga, specifically focusing on the Tournament of Power's intensifying final stages. Episode 103 showcased Gohan's brutal showdown against Universe 10's toughest warrior. Episodes 111 and 119 delivered the series' most technically demanding battles, featuring the clash between Hit and Jiren that pushed both universes to their limits. His final supervised episode, 126, brought resolution to Vegeta's sacrifice strike, marking a significant turning point in the tournament's trajectory. Namatame's contribution came during the arc's most action-intensive period, requiring expert handling of complex fight choreography and effects.

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Animation Work

Namatame has become known in the industry for his expertise with magical girl franchises, supervising episodes across multiple Pretty Cure series including Futari wa Precure, Max Heart, and Suite Precure. He has also lent his talents to other action-oriented projects including Saint Seiya Omega and World Trigger, establishing himself as a capable director of dynamic fight sequences and character-driven moments within ensemble casts.

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