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The Doraemon director, Tsutomu Shibayama, has died due to lung cancer at the age of 84.
The news was announced by the Japanese animation studio Asia-do, also known as Ajia-do Animation Works.
In its obituary, the company stated, "Our former President and CEO, Tsutomu Shibayama, passed away on 6 March 2026 due to lung cancer. He was 84 years old."
Shibayama served as the chief director for the Doraemon TV series and directed the franchise's feature films for over 20 years.
His career included roles as an animation director for Dokonjo Gaeru and Ganso Tensai Bakabon, as well as directing other major projects such as, Nintama Rantaro, Chibi Maruko-chan and Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori