Who was Tsutomu Shibayama? Legendary Doraemon anime director dies at 84
Published on: March 17, 2026, 2:43 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express
Tsutomu Shibayama, known for directing the Doraemon films for over 20 years, passed away at 84 due to lung cancer. The news shocked the Japanese entertainment fandom. Shibayama was also the former president and CEO of Ajiado, an animation studio. Fans shared their memories and thanked him for making their childhood special. | financialexpress.com
