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Doraemon director Tsutomu Shibayama passes away at 84 from lung cancer

Tsutomu Shibayama, the beloved director of the 'Doraemon' anime series and movies, has died at the age of 84 from lung cancer ...
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Doraemon director passes away at 84

Veteran Japanese director Tsutomu Shibayama’s funeral was held privately as per family wishes, with the studio thanking fans for their lifelong support ...

‘Doraemon’ director Tsutomu Shibayama dies at 84 after prolonged battle with lung cancer

Former CEO Tsutomu Shibayama passed away on March 6, 2026, from lung cancer. Shibayama supported works as the director of the ...
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Doraemon Director Tsutomu Shibayama Dies at 84 After Decades Shaping the Long-Running Anime Franchise

Tsutomu Shibayama, a longtime director associated with the Doraemon anime franchise, has died at the age of 84. Animation studio Ajiado announced on Tuesday that its former president and CEO passed ...

Ranma 1/2, Doraemon Director Tsutomu Shibayama Dies at 84

In the anime world, directors play a significant role in bringing to life stories via television series and feature-length films. One of the longest-running directors in the industry, Tsutomu ...

Tsutomu Shibayama, Doraemon director, dies at 84 | A look at his directorial career

Tsutomu Shibayama, the director of famous Anime series and films Doraemon, died at the age of 84. He was reportedly suffering ...