Shigeharu Shiba

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Shigeharu Shiba

Born October 1, 1932 · Shimokitazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan (age 94)

Shigeharu Shiba (斯波 重治, Shiba Shigeharu, born 1932 in Tokyo, Japan) is an anime audio director and producer. He graduated from Tokyo University of Education and went on to form the Jiyū Theatre Troupe. Shiba then joined Omnibus Promotion, where he worked on anime television series, OVAs, and movies. in 2000, he won the "Special/Lifetime Achievement" Award at the 5th Animation Kobe.

Known For

My Neighbor TotoroMy Neighbor Totoro · 1988
My Neighbor Totoro
★ 8.11988
MovieFantasyAnimation
Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.
Warriors of the WindWarriors of the Wind · 1984
Warriors of the Wind
★ 7.91984
MovieAdventureAnimation
After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.
Castle in the SkyCastle in the Sky · 1986
Castle in the Sky
★ 8.01986
MovieAdventureFantasy
A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.
Only YesterdayOnly Yesterday · 1991
Only Yesterday
★ 7.41991
MovieAnimationDrama
In lyrical switches between the present and the past, Taeko contemplates the arc of her life, and wonders if she has been true to the dreams of her childhood self.
Angel's EggAngel's Egg · 1985
Angel's Egg
★ 7.71985
MovieAnimationFantasy
In the ruins of a strange city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms. She bonds with a boy who is searching for a bird he saw in a dream.
Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea PartyUrusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party · 1985
Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party
★ 6.11985
MovieAnimation
Ryoko throws a tea party for her friends. Flashbacks reveal the pasts of Ryoko's various guests.
Lily C.A.T.Lily C.A.T. · 1987
Lily C.A.T.
★ 5.71987
MovieScience FictionHorror
The crew of an interplanetary starship fights for survival after an alien force takes control of their craft.
The Wonderful Adventures of NilsThe Wonderful Adventures of Nils · 1982
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
★ 7.61982
MovieAnimationDrama
Nils Holgersson is a young boy on a farm who is cruel to the animals. But when he catches the farm's little goblin it becomes one prank too many. He is magically shrunk and suddenly the farm animals are out for revenge. He flees on the back of the goose Morten and they join up with a flock of wild geese. Together they travel all over Sweden, with Nils hoping to find a way to become big again.

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Urusei Yatsura: Raging SherbetUrusei Yatsura: Raging Sherbet · 1988
Urusei Yatsura: Raging Sherbet
★ 6.41988
MovieAnimationComedy
Lum & her girlfriends are invited to Neptune by Oyuki. There she shows them her new business venture at a ranch of flying sherbets, birds capable of producing sherbet cones from their beaks. Ran convinces Oyuki to let her borrow one, her goal is to make some quick cash selling sherbets on Earth. Unfortunately, the combination of being overworked and a hot summer day has made the sherbet extremely cranky, even from its refrigerated cage. It breaks from its cage and escapes, but not before attacking Ran and Lum, and trashing Benten's brand-new bike by shooting sherbet cones at it. Now it's up to Ran to retrieve the sherbet before Benten blasts it out of the sky, and more importantly, before Oyuki finds out.

Sound Director

Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the SpringPrelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring · 1992
Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring
★ 7.01992
MovieAnimationRomance
Kyoko Otonashi is a 22-year-old widow. Six months have passed since the sudden death of her husband, Soichiro. In her resolve to move on, she has recently taken over the management of a boarding house owned by her father-in-law. She now finds herself reminiscing about the few seasons that she and Soichiro had together, and about the first time that she saw him: when he became her geology teacher during her final year of high school. This prequel is the third and final OVA released after the conclusion of MAISON IKKOKU, an animated series based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi. The past events are retold through flashback sequences using scenes from the television series, with narration by Sumi Shimamoto as Kyoko.

Director

The Song of TentomushiThe Song of Tentomushi · 1974
The Song of Tentomushi
★ 3.01974
SeriesAnimation
There are seven young brothers and sisters who grow up peacefully supported by the love and care of their parents. As a token of gratitude, the children present a trip to the couple on their wedding anniversary. This heartfelt deed, however, causes a terrible misfortune as their parents are killed while on their travels. Though it is certainly a shocking tragedy to the youngsters, they cannot be left in sorrow for a long time. Rather they have to make efforts to stand on their own feet in a body without depending on anybody else. So, their strenuous and daring living starts anew helping one another with brotherly affection, and their sincere attitude and lively activities gradually win admiration and encouragement from people of the community.

Sound Director