Quick Info
| Profession | Screenwriter, Director, Animator |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 09/03/1941 |
| Age | 84 years (died on 06, Mar, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo |
| Date of Death | 06/03/2026 |
Latest News about Tsutomu Shibayama
19/03/2026
Tsutomu Shibayama, the acclaimed director known for his extensive work on the 'Doraemon' franchise, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 84 due to lung cancer. His death was announced by Ajia-do Animation Works, the studio he co-owned, and was met with an outpouring of grief from fans and the anime community. Shibayama directed the 'Doraemon' television series for over 20 years and helmed 22 feature films based on the beloved character.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper (partial bald) |
Personal Life
| Death Cause | Lung Cancer |
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| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Hometown | Taitō, Tokyo |
Career
| Debut TV | Doraemon (1984) as a director |
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| Last Film | Doraemon the Movie: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey (2004) as a director |
| Famous for | Directing Doraemon TV anime episodes (1984–2005) |
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| Years Active | 1963 – 2005 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Best known for directing the Doraemon film series for over two decades. | |
| 2. Started his animator career as a Manga artist, under the name Hajime Sanjō. | |
| 3. Co-founded Ajiado, a Japanese animation studio, and served as its president and CEO for many years. | |
| 4. His last direction in the Doraemon TV anime was in 2004. | |
| 5. Ajiado confirmed the news of his death. | |
| 6. He joined Toei Doga in 1963. | |
| 7. He moved to A Production (now Shin-Ei Production) in 1966. | |
| 8. He co-founded Ajia-do Animation Works in 1978 alongside Osamu Kobayashi and Michishiro Yamada. |