Tsutomu Shibayama

Directing

Tsutomu Shibayama

Born March 9, 1941 · Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Died March 6, 2026 · aged 84

Tsutomu Shibayama was a Japanese anime director of film and television, best known for directing the 1979 and 2005 Doraemon series. He was born in Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo. In 2012 he won Agency for Cultural Affair Award.

Known For

Lupin the Third: The Mystery of MamoLupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo · 1978
Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo
7.01978
MovieAnimationAdventure
While attempting to win the affections of a beautiful rival, a master thief risks death to learn the secret intentions of a wealthy and seemingly immortal, but certainly ruthless, recluse.
Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel TroopsDoraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops · 1986
Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops
6.61986
MovieAnimationAdventure
Doraemon and Nobita decide to build a perfect toy robot. However, their creation turns out to be a little more uncanny than an object of appreciation and wonder.
Doraemon: Nobita's Dorabian NightsDoraemon: Nobita's Dorabian Nights · 1991
Doraemon: Nobita's Dorabian Nights
7.01991
MovieAnimationAdventure
Shizuka ends up in the fantasy world of the 'Arabian Nights' story. However, Doraemon, Nobita, Suneo, and Jyaian must find her from the imaginary Middle East and bring her back to the real life.
Doraemon: Nobita and the Tin LabyrinthDoraemon: Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth · 1993
Doraemon: Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth
7.11993
MovieAdventureAnimation
Nobita and his friends find a portal to a mysterious resort filled with metal buildings. They soon discover that the person who opened the portal for them has an ulterior motive.
Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun KingDoraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King · 2000
Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King
6.92000
MovieAnimationAdventure
Doraemon and its friends open a hole in the time and they're travel to the Country of Mayana, a lost Mayan civilization in the jungle.
Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the WestDoraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West · 1988
Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West
7.21988
MovieAnimationAdventure
As Nobita, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo are auditioning for a role in their school's play based on "Journey to the West", the coveted role of Son Goku is hotly contested. After suggesting that the real Great Sage Equal to Heaven should play himself, knowing that the story is only a legend, Nobita and Doraemon go back in time to find their own fake Monkey King, but arrive in present day with the story's demons having taken over the world. The only way for things to go back to normal is for Nobita and pals to reenact the tale...for real!
Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-expressDoraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express · 1996
Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express
7.41996
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
Doraemon went missing for 3 days. But it turns out later that he went to the 22nd century to buy a mystery galactic express train ticket whose destination is a secret until the passengers arrive there and see for themselves.
Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged BravesDoraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves · 2001
Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves
7.12001
MovieFamilyAnimation
Doraemon and his friends have to rescue the people of Birdopia from the wrongdoing of vengeful former bird troopers before they unleash a wicked ancient dragon.

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Onegai! Samia-donOnegai! Samia-don · 1985
Onegai! Samia-don
6.31985
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Please! Psammea-don is a Japanese anime that was broadcast from 2 April 1985 to 4 February 1986 with a total of 78 episodes produced. This anime is based on the 1902 novel Five Children and It by English author Edith Nesbit. The anime differs from the novel in revolving around four children rather than five. Three of the children are siblings while the fourth is their friend and neighbor. The four children encounter the Psammead who, in the anime, is depicted as being yellow with a blue hat, and more of a grumpy and lazy being than mischievous. In Latin America, the series was known as Samed, el duende mágico and in France and Quebec as Sablotin. In the Arab world, it was known as Moghamarat Samid.

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