was a Japanese

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, photographer, film director and producer,

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and

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. Shindō designed over 1000 albums and single cover art for artists including

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, Mr. Children, Misia,

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and

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. He was also a frequent collaborator with Mr. Children and Misia, for whom he has directed several music videos. In 2010, Shindō became a board member of Mudef, a foundation established by Misia and Rhythmedia CEO Hiroto Tanigawa. Shindō died from stomach cancer on 10 February 2023, at the age of 75.アートディレクターの信藤三雄さんが胃がんで死去　ミスチル、サザンなど多くのジャケットデザイン手がけ

Books

* CTPP no Design (1996) * Zoku CTPP no Design Zecchōhen (2002) * Bonnō Girls Shashinshū (2005) * Otoko wa Sore o Gaman Dekinai After Hours Taidanshū (2006)

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Shindo, Mitsuo 1948 births 2023 deaths Deaths from stomach cancer Japanese art directors Japanese film directors Japanese music video directors People from Tokyo Komazawa University alumni