Date

Jul 10 2025 - Sep 23 2025
Ongoing...

Time

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost

JPY1,200

Area

(8) Kyushu & Okinawa Area

25th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Shigeru Mizuki – The Soul of Manga in Kagoshima 2025


Celebrating the legacy of legendary manga artist Shigeru Mizuki—renowned for GeGeGe no Kitaro—this exhibition traces his journey from childhood in Sakaiminato, Tottori, where he encountered the “Hell and Paradise Scroll” at Shofukuji Temple, to a life dedicated to portraying the unseen worlds.

This marks Kyushu’s first large-scale retrospective of Mizuki’s work, showcasing original manga manuscripts, drawings, personal tools, and a variety of video materials. The exhibition recounts his hardships during WWII in Rabaul, losing an arm, overcoming poverty, and establishing his unique manga style. Having toured nine locations across Japan from 2017 to 2023, the exhibit has captivated audiences of all ages.

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Mizuki’s passing and 80 years since the end of WWII. What messages do his detailed and imaginative worlds convey to us today? Don’t miss this powerful exhibition.

Event Information
Venue: Kirishima Open-Air Museum, Art Hall, Kagoshima
Dates: July 10 – September 23, 2025
※ Closed Mondays (Open on July 14, August 12, and September 22)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

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