Anime director Rintaro received the Person of Cultural Merit from the Japanese government.

The Japanese government has selected film director Rintaro, whose real name is Shigeyuki Hayashi, as one of the 20 people who received the Person of Cultural Merit award for his contributions to the development of animation works. 

Rintaro is a Japanese anime director who entered the anime industry in 1958 at Toei Animation as an in-between animator, before moving to Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Production. He made his directorial debut in 1963 when he directed the "Astro Boy" anime series.  

The Person of Cultural Merit, or Bunka Korosha, is an official state recognition and lifetime honor awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement and development of Japanese culture. It was established by the Japanese government in 1951, and the award provides recipients with a lifetime pension from the government.
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Source:
- Nikkei - https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUD229PH0S6A021C2000000/

 

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