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Masami Obari

Bio: Masami Obari is a noted Japanese anime director, animation director and mecha and character designer.
Born: Mon, Jan 24 1966
Birthplace: Hiroshima, Japan
Masami Obari is 58 years old
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Poster of KOF XV - Special Animated Short
KOF XV - Special Animated Short
Masami Obari was
56 in KOF XV - Special Animated Short
as 'Director, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist'.
Wed, Feb 09 2022
Poster of Hakuouki: Warrior Spirit of the Blue Sky
Hakuouki: Warrior Spirit of the Blue Sky
Masami Obari was
48 in Hakuouki: Warrior Spirit of the Blue Sky
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of Prism Magical: Prism Generations!
Prism Magical: Prism Generations!
Masami Obari was
44 in Prism Magical: Prism Generations!
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 27 2010
Poster of Garou Densetsu 15th Anniversary ~Memories of Stray Wolves~
Garou Densetsu 15th Anniversary ~Memories of Stray Wolves~
Masami Obari was
40 in Garou Densetsu 15th Anniversary ~Memories of Stray Wolves~
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 15 2006
Poster of Voogie's Angel: Forever and Ever
Voogie's Angel: Forever and Ever
Masami Obari was
33 in Voogie's Angel: Forever and Ever
as 'Character Designer'.
Mon, Jan 25 1999
Poster of Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
Masami Obari was
31 in Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer'.
Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Battle Arena Toshinden
Battle Arena Toshinden
Masami Obari was
30 in Battle Arena Toshinden
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 1996
Poster of Ranma ½: The Movie 3 — The Super Non-Discriminatory Showdown: Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix
Ranma ½: The Movie 3 — The Super Non-Discriminatory Showdown: Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix
Masami Obari was
28 in Ranma ½: The Movie 3 — The Super Non-Discriminatory Showdown: Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 20 1994
Poster of Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
Masami Obari was
28 in Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
as 'Director, Character Designer'.
Sat, Jul 16 1994
Poster of Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Masami Obari was
27 in Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
as 'Character Designer'.
Wed, Jun 30 1993
Poster of Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
Masami Obari was
26 in Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
as 'Character Designer'.
Wed, Dec 23 1992
Poster of Ranma ½: The Movie 2 — The Battle of Togenkyo: Rescue the Brides!
Ranma ½: The Movie 2 — The Battle of Togenkyo: Rescue the Brides!
Masami Obari was
26 in Ranma ½: The Movie 2 — The Battle of Togenkyo: Rescue the Brides!
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Aug 02 1992
Poster of Detonator Orgun
Detonator Orgun
Masami Obari was
25 in Detonator Orgun
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of The Humanoid
The Humanoid
Masami Obari was
20 in The Humanoid
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Mar 05 1986

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Brave Bang Bravern!
Brave Bang Bravern!
Masami Obari was
57+ in Brave Bang Bravern!
as 'Series Director, Sound Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 2024
Poster of Gundam Build Metaverse
Gundam Build Metaverse
Masami Obari was
57+ in Gundam Build Metaverse
as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2023
Poster of AMAIM: Warrior at the Borderline UltraSteel Ogre-Gear
AMAIM: Warrior at the Borderline UltraSteel Ogre-Gear
Masami Obari was
57+ in AMAIM: Warrior at the Borderline UltraSteel Ogre-Gear
as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 10 2023
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
Masami Obari was
56+ in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2022
Poster of Gundam Breaker: Battlogue
Gundam Breaker: Battlogue
Masami Obari was
55+ in Gundam Breaker: Battlogue
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 2021
Poster of AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue
AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue
Masami Obari was
49+ in AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 2016
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Masami Obari was
49+ in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 2015
Poster of Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector
Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector
Masami Obari was
44+ in Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2010
Poster of Prism Ark
Prism Ark
Masami Obari was
41+ in Prism Ark
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 08 2007
Poster of Dancougar Nova - Super God Beast Armor
Dancougar Nova - Super God Beast Armor
Masami Obari was
41+ in Dancougar Nova - Super God Beast Armor
as 'Series Director, Mechanical Designer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Poster of Angel Blade Punish!
Angel Blade Punish!
Masami Obari was
38+ in Angel Blade Punish!
as 'Director, Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 29 2004
Poster of Viper GTS
Viper GTS
Masami Obari was
36+ in Viper GTS
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 24 2002
Poster of Gravion
Gravion
Masami Obari was
36+ in Gravion
as 'Mechanical Designer, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director, Series Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 08 2002
Poster of Marine A Go-Go
Marine A Go-Go
Masami Obari was
35+ in Marine A Go-Go
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of Angel Blade
Angel Blade
Masami Obari was
35+ in Angel Blade
as 'Director, Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of Platinumhugen Ordian
Platinumhugen Ordian
Masami Obari was
34+ in Platinumhugen Ordian
as 'Director, Series Director, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 2000
Poster of Voogie's Angel
Voogie's Angel
Masami Obari was
31+ in Voogie's Angel
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 24 1997
Poster of Virus Buster Serge
Virus Buster Serge
Masami Obari was
31+ in Virus Buster Serge
as 'Director, Character Designer, Key Animation, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1997
Poster of Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
Masami Obari was
30+ in Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
as 'Director, Character Designer, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Battle Arena Toshinden
Battle Arena Toshinden
Masami Obari was
30+ in Battle Arena Toshinden
as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 21 1996
Poster of Macross II: Lovers Again
Macross II: Lovers Again
Masami Obari was
26+ in Macross II: Lovers Again
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1992
Poster of Detonator Orgun
Detonator Orgun
Masami Obari was
25+ in Detonator Orgun
as 'Series Director, Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of Akai Hayate
Akai Hayate
Masami Obari was
25+ in Akai Hayate
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1991
Poster of A.D. Police Files
A.D. Police Files
Masami Obari was
24+ in A.D. Police Files
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Guardian of Darkness
Guardian of Darkness
Masami Obari was
24+ in Guardian of Darkness
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 23 1990
Poster of Guardian of Darkness - Takegami: War God
Guardian of Darkness - Takegami: War God
Masami Obari was
24+ in Guardian of Darkness - Takegami: War God
as 'Art Direction, Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 23 1990
Poster of Bubblegum Crisis
Bubblegum Crisis
Masami Obari was
21+ in Bubblegum Crisis
as 'Series Director, Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 25 1987
Poster of Fight!! Iczer-One
Fight!! Iczer-One
Masami Obari was
19+ in Fight!! Iczer-One
as 'Animation Director, Mechanical Designer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 1985