Four Japanese anime and manga exhibitions you should go to between September and November of this year!
Anime and manga exhibitions are a perfect opportunity for gaining a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. In this article, we would like to introduce four exhibitions to be held this year between September and November, including one that covers the entire history of the Evangelion series.
“Kaiju No. 8 Special Exhibition ”
The key visual from “Kaiju No. 8 Special Exhibition” ©Naoya Matsumoto/Shueisha
It is the very first exhibition of Naoya Matsumoto’s popular manga “Kaiju No. 8.” It is guaranteed to be a special experience for the fans because it offers a unique concept which allows the visitors to enjoy the world of the manga while exploring the base as defense force candidates. It features about 120 pieces of framed illustrations, the “One Hundred Views of Kaijus” series depicting the everyday life of the world with kaijus, as well as life-sized equipment and weapons of the defense force members. It also features an extensive range of items such as illustrations, standing statues, and videos.
A sample image of the Kaiju Disaster Area ©Naoya Matsumoto/Shueisha
■“Kaiju No. 8 Special Exhibition ” Period: September 13, 2024 (Fri.) - November 10, 2024 (Sun.) ※Open every day during the exhibition period Venue: Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo Address: 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Opening hours: Weekdays: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Opening day (Sept 13, Fri) and weekends/holidays: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM ※Last admission at 7:30 PM Official Website: https://kaiju-no8-ex.jp 【Admission Fees】 ・General & University Students: ¥1,800 ・Junior High & High School Students: ¥1,500 ・Elementary School Students: ¥1,000 ・With Merchandise: ¥2,900
“30th Anniversary of the Serialization: Meitantei Conan Exhibition”
A key visual made by using an illustration newly drawn by Gosho Aoyama
“30th Anniversary of Serialization: Meitantei Conan Exhibition” is packed with the history and charms of the “Meitantei Conan” series. It offers a wide variety of exhibits, such as one looking back at the history of the anime through the cover pages of the comic books, ones with the famous lines of the characters and romantic elements, and one that focuses on mystery, featuring ciphers and dying messages.
Of course, exhibition-exclusive original merchandise is also sold. If you are a “Meitantei Conan” fan, you definitely want to get your hands on the headbands to get into character as Conan Edogawa and Ran Mouri.
Put the headbands on and get into character!
The theater at the end, where a video is played to look back at the 30 years of history
■“30th Anniversary of the Serialization: Meitantei Conan Exhibition” Yokohama Venue Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Building No.1, 2nd Floor Space, 3rd Floor Hall Address: 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Period: September 14, 2024 (Sat) - October 6, 2024 (Sun) Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Last admission at 6:00 PM Official Website: https://www.conanten-30th.jp/ 【Admission Tickets】 ・Advance Tickets:General: ¥1,800 Student: ¥1,200 ・Same-day Tickets:General: ¥2,000 Student: ¥1,500 【Tickets with Special Benefits】 ・Advance Tickets:General: ¥4,800 Student: ¥4,200 ・Same-day Tickets:General: ¥5,000 Student: ¥4,500
“Soul Eater 20th Anniversary: Original Drawings Exhibition”
A key visual made by using an illustration newly drawn by Atsushi Ohkubo
A traveling exhibition titled “Soul Eater 20th Anniversary: Original Drawings Exhibition,” in celebration of the 20th anniversary of popular manga “Soul Eater,” is being held at two different venues in Tokyo and Osaka.
The venue in Tokyo. Dive into the world of “Soul Eater”!
Over 300 pieces of original drawings are on display.
It allows you to immerse yourself in the fantastical world of the anime through various exhibits, including over 300 pieces of valuable original drawings by the author, Atsushi Ohkubo, as well as special videos featuring newly recorded voice-overs for the characters such as scythe meister girl Maka, magic scythe Soul Eater, and Crona.
■“Soul Eater 20th Anniversary: Original Drawings Exhibition” Tokyo Venue Venue: Space Galleria Address: 8F Animate Ikebukuro Main Store, 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Period: August 23, 2024 (Fri) - September 23, 2024 (Mon, Substitute Holiday) Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sat, Sun, Holidays: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. On the final day, September 23, the exhibition closes at 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM). ■“Soul Eater 20th Anniversary: Original Drawings Exhibition” Osaka Venue Venue: Space Gratus Address: Animate Osaka Nipponbashi Annex, 4-15-17 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka Period: October 25, 2024 (Fri) - November 25, 2024 (Mon) Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sat, Sun, Holidays: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. On the final day, November 25, the exhibition closes at 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM). Official Website: https://souleater-exhibition.com/ 【Admission Fees】 ・Same-day Tickets: ¥2,200 ・Same-day Tickets with Limited Edition Goods:¥3,200
“Evangelion Crossing Expo: A Triumphant Return to Tokyo”
key visual
“Evangelion Crossing Expo: A Triumphant Return to Tokyo” is an exhaustive exhibition which covers almost 30 years of history of the Evangelion series, from the TV anime series “Neon Genesis Evangelion” started in 1995 to “Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time” released in theaters in 2021. Get ready to be overwhelmed by the power of Evangelion through nearly 4,000 items that are on display!
It is a must-go exhibition as its exhibits include a life-sized figure of “Rei Ayanami (tentative title),” super-large “Spear of Longinus,” which is 3.5 meters tall and weighs 100 kg, and gigantic pieces such as a recreation of an exciting scene in which a “progressive knife” is being thrust into the core of an angel. Moreover, some limited products are available only at the Roppongi venue, and it will also open a café in which you can enjoy famous lines from the anime. Never miss this opportunity for an immersive Evangelion experience!
The life-sized figure of “Rei Ayanami (tentative title)” (From the "Evangelion Exhibition")
You can see the gigantic exhibits from up close. (From "“Evangelion Crossing Expo" at the Aomori Venue)
■“Evangelion Crossing Expo: A Triumphant Return to Tokyo” Tokyo Edition Venue: Roppongi Museum Address: 5-6-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Period: September 13, 2024 (Fri) - October 22, 2024 (Tue) Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM) Official Website: https://eva-x-expo.exhibit.jp/ 【Admission Fees】 ・Advance Tickets: General & University Students: ¥2,000 Middle & High School Students: ¥1,400 Children (Ages 4 to Elementary School): ¥800 With Limited Edition Keychain: ¥3,200 ・Same-day Tickets: General & University Students: ¥2,200 Middle & High School Students: ¥1,600 Children (Ages 4 to Elementary School): ¥1,000
These exhibitions will definitely let you rediscover the depth and charms of these anime. Hope you enjoy the world of these anime to your heart’s content and find new inspiration.
(Information as of September 2024.)
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