The creator and illustrator of Doraemon, the popular atomic cat who's graced the pages of magazines and comics strips for decades, died last week. A partner of Fujiko A. Fujio for many years, Fujiko F ...

The Edo-Tokyo Museum’s reopening is happening soon after four long years, but until that fateful day, here’s another exhibition to check out. Earlier today, March 27, saw the debut of ‘100% Doraemon & ...

The news was confirmed by the Japanese animation studio Ajia-do Tsutomu Shibayama served as the chief director for the Doraemon TV series and directed the franchise's feature films for over 20 years.

Doraemon director Tsutomu Shibayama has passed away at the age of 84 due to lung cancer, the Japanese animation studio Asia-do, also known as Ajia-do Animation Works, announced. An excerpt from the ...

Veteran Japanese anime director Tsutomu Shibayama, best known for shaping the global success of Doraemon, has passed away at the age of 84 following a battle with lung cancer. His death, which ...

Renowned Japanese anime director Tsutomu Shibayama, known for directing Doraemon, has passed away at the age of 84, his studio Ajiado confirmed. Shibayama, who had been battling lung cancer, died on ...

Renowned Japanese anime director Tsutomu Shibayama has died at the age of 84. He passed away on March 6, 2026 after battling lung cancer, his studio Ajiado confirmed. The announcement was made on ...

Tsutomu Shibayama, best known for his works including Doreamon, has died at the age of 84. The animation studio confirmed his death in a statement. Tributes and condolences poured in from fans.

Popular veteran anime director Tsutomu Shibayama has passed away. He was 84 years old at the time of his death. Under his direction, Doraemon is the favorite anime of people aged 8 to 80. He created ...