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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 59 years old
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Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM
Masami Obari was 58 in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2024
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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 25 1999
Poster of Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer
Masami Obari was 31 in Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer as 'Director, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Battle Arena Toshinden
Battle Arena Toshinden
Masami Obari was 30 in Battle Arena Toshinden as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 1992
Poster of Detonator Orgun
Detonator Orgun
Masami Obari was 25 in Detonator Orgun as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of The Humanoid
The Humanoid
Masami Obari was 20 in The Humanoid as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1986

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 'Sound Director, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2010
Poster of Prism Ark
Prism Ark
Masami Obari was 41+ in Prism Ark as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: 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 'Mechanical Designer, Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Poster of Viper GTS
Viper GTS
Masami Obari was 36+ in Viper GTS as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of Angel Blade
Angel Blade
Masami Obari was 35+ in Angel Blade as 'Director, Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Battle Arena Toshinden
Battle Arena Toshinden
Masami Obari was 30+ in Battle Arena Toshinden as 'Storyboard Artist, Series Director, Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1992
Poster of Detonator Orgun
Detonator Orgun
Masami Obari was 25+ in Detonator Orgun as 'Series Director, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of Akai Hayate
Akai Hayate
Masami Obari was 25+ in Akai Hayate as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 1985