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
06/03/2026
Ajia-do Animation Works announced the death of Tsutomu Shibayama on 6 March 2026 at the age of 84. The studio confirmed that he had been battling lung cancer for several years and that a private funeral had already been held with close family members.
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Bio/Wiki
| Tsutomu Shibayama was a renowned Japanese animator, screenwriter, animation supervisor, storyboard artist, character designer, and anime director. He is best known for his long-standing role as the director of the Doraemon TV anime series and its film adaptations from 1984 to 2005. He co-founded the animation studio Ajia-do Animation Works (Ajiado) in 1978 and served as its president and CEO until his death. |
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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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. |