‘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 ...
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Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story Joins Apple Arcade

The Kairosoft Doraemon restaurant management simulation Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story is now a part of the Apple Arcade game library.

Doraemon Director Tsutomu Shibayama Passes Away At 84 After Battle With Lung Cancer

Tsutomu Shibayama, Doraemon and Chibi Maruko-chan director, died on March 6 after a prolonged battle with lung cancer.