Shigeharu Shiba

Known for Sound

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.

Born

October 1, 1932 (age 94)

Birthplace

Shimokitazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Filmography

25 films, 11 shows

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Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring

1992 · 27m

country: Japan

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.

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TMDB3.5

Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring

1992 · 27m

country: Japan

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.