Special Exhibition “The Twelve Kingdoms: Akihiro Yamada Original Artwork Exhibition” Coming in 2025

Special Exhibition “The Twelve Kingdoms: Akihiro Yamada Original Artwork Exhibition” Coming in 2025 📖✨

The Twelve Kingdoms, the fantasy novel series by Fuyumi Ono that began with The Demonic Child in 1991,
has been brought to life for 35 years by illustrator Akihiro Yamada.
Now, the largest-ever exhibition of his original artwork is set to open!

🖼️ Exhibition Highlights

• A comprehensive display of cover and illustration artwork from the Shinchōsha “Complete Edition” and Kodansha “X Bunko White Heart Edition”

• Numerous production materials from the The Twelve Kingdoms anime, including concept art, newly drawn illustrations, and rough sketches

• First-time public viewing of materials from the upcoming musical The Twelve Kingdoms – Shadow of the Moon, Sea of Shadow, scheduled for December 2025

• Rare manuscripts from Yamada’s other works (including illustrations and the manga BEAST of EAST) will also be exhibited

Step into the world of The Twelve Kingdoms through over 400 original works and documents!

📅 Exhibition Period
Saturday, September 27 – Sunday, December 14, 2025

📍 Venue
Himeji Literature Museum (North Wing)

🕙 Opening Hours
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

🚫 Closed Days
Every Monday,
Tuesday, October 14; Tuesday, November 4;
Tuesday–Saturday, November 25–29
※ The museum will be open on the following holidays: Monday, October 13; Monday, November 3; Monday, November 24 (observed holiday)

🎟️ Admission Fees
General: ¥1,000
University & High School Students: ¥580
Junior High & Elementary School Students: ¥280
Preschoolers: Free

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