Anime Director Rintarō Named Person of Cultural Merit in Japan
Director is among 20 honorees in 2026
Original headline at Anime News Network: “Japan Honors Director Rintarō as Person of Cultural Merit”
Key facts
- Real Name
- Shigeyuki Hayashi
- Age
- 85
Tags
- #Astro Boy
- #Cultural Merit
- #Galaxy Express 999
- #Osamu Tezuka
- #Rintaro
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