Minako Shiba
2 February 1971 - March 2021 was a Japanese animator, character designer, and illustrator. She was known for her contributions to animated series such as Hikaru no Go, Black Butler, and Yowamushi Pedal, where she served as lead character designer or animation director.
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Minako Shiba
- Name
- Minako Shiba
- Born
- 15 February 1971
- Birthplace
- Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Died
- March 2021
- Education
- Chiyoda College of Technology
- Occupation
- Animator, character designer
- Nationality
- Japan
- Known for
- Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG · Hikaru no Go · Black Butler
- Languages
- Japanese
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2 February 1971 - March 2021 was a Japanese animator, character designer, and illustrator. She was known for her contributions to animated series such as Hikaru no Go, Black Butler, and Yowamushi Pedal, where she served as lead character designer or animation director.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Minako Shiba • Native Name — 芝美奈子 • Born — 15 February 1971 • Birthplace — Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan • Died — March 2021 • Education — Chiyoda College of Technology • Occupation — Animator, character designer • Notable Works — * Black Butler • Kamigami no Asobi • Yowamushi Pedal • Hikaru no Go
Life and career
Life and career
Minako Shiba was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1971 and graduated from Chiyoda College of Technology. She was a fan of video games, and initially wanted to work in the video game industry, but decided to become an animator instead. After college, she initially worked with the studio J.C.Staff, and later worked with the studios C-ZOO and P.A. Works. Shiba died in March 2021 at the age of 50.
Filmography
Filmography
television • Noir (TV series) • Black Butler • Hikaru no Go • Kamigami no Asobi • Yowamushi Pedal • Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle •.hack SIGN • Madlax • Rental Magica • Red Data Girl • Tegami Bachi • Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ • Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima • Dr. Stone • Blood+
Life and career
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Life and career
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1971
Minako Shiba born at Kanagawa Prefecture.
2021
Minako Shiba died at Tama.
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Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Tama.
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- 1.Harding, Daryl. Black Butler, Tegami Bachi Letter Bee Character Designer Minako Shiba Passes Away. Crunchyroll. 15 March 2021.
- 2.Gakken. Monthly Anime Dojo. Animedia. July 1, 2005.
- 3.Animator, Character Designer Minako Shiba Passes Away. Anime News Network. 2023-10-04.
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