On March 17, 2026, Daily Fashion News reported the heartbreaking passing of legendary Japanese animator Tsutomu Shibayama.
In the image, Director Shibayama smiles in his studio, as tributes pour in for the creator behind timeless hits like 'Doraemon' and 'Chibi Maruko-chan'.
Fans mourned his death with comments like "RIP" and "It’s always sad when someone dies."