Mitsuo Shindō | |
Birth Place: | Tokyo, Japan |
Occupation: | Art director, film director, music video director |
was a Japanese art director, photographer, film director and producer, music video director and calligraphist.
Shindō designed over 1000 albums and single cover art for artists including Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Yumi Matsutoya, Pizzicato Five, Mr. Children, Misia, Hikaru Utada and Glay.[1] 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.[2]
Shindō died from stomach cancer on 10 February 2023, at the age of 75.[3]