Shichirō Kobayashi

Japanese animation art director and businessman (1932-2022)
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Summary

Shichirō Kobayashi was born on August 30, 1932[1], in Tokoro district[2]. He died on August 25, 2022[3]. He worked as a teacher[4], animator[5], visiting professor[6], art director[7], and representative director[8]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[10], Empire of Japan[11]
  • Employer: Kobe Design University[12], Toei Animation[13], 小林プロダクション[14]
  • Educated at: Musashino Art University[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Cause of death: heart failure[17]
  • Family name: Kobayashi[18]
  • Given name: Shichirō[19]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[21]
  • Name in native language: 小林七郎[22]
  • Name in kana: こばやし しちろう[23]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[24]

FAQs

Where was Shichirō Kobayashi born?

Shichirō Kobayashi was born in Tokoro district[2].

What did Shichirō Kobayashi do for work?

Shichirō Kobayashi worked as a teacher[4], animator[5], visiting professor[6], art director[7], and representative director[8].

Where did Shichirō Kobayashi go to school?

Shichirō Kobayashi was educated at Musashino Art University[15].

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  1. [2] ↑ . asahi.com. Retrieved . asahi.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] ↑ . asahi.com. Retrieved . asahi.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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