Special Exhibition News from Akemi Takada, Character Designer of Anime Legend Creamy Mami
The legendary 80s anime series Magical Angel Creamy Mami's character designer Akemi Takada returns with an exciting new exhibition. The event titled "Akemi Takada Solo Exhibition -Angel Touch- 2026" will take place from June 25 to July 12, 2026 at the EDITION88 Flagship Shop in Tokyo. The exhibition will feature new drawings specially prepared by Takada for the series and collectible items.
Akemi Takada is known not only for Creamy Mami but also for character designs in classics like Urusei Yatsura and Patlabor. First airing in 1983, Creamy Mami was one of the first productions to popularize the cute magical girl concept, inspiring many modern magical girl anime. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity for both nostalgic fans and modern anime enthusiasts.
EDITION88 is a special gallery-store concept that has previously hosted many anime and manga artists. The exhibition will feature Takada's handmade original drawings as well as limited-edition Creamy Mami-themed products (posters, canvas paintings, accessories) available only at this event. Organizers state that archive images documenting the artist's career will also be displayed throughout the exhibition.
This news holds great significance especially for the 80s and 90s anime generation. Creamy Mami has maintained its fanbase for over 40 years, and the fact that Akemi Takada is still actively producing new drawings is important for the industry. The exhibition is also an example of how past-era anime artists are being rediscovered through today's events. If you are planning to be in Tokyo, this is an event not to be missed.
There is no clear information yet about exhibition tickets and product prices, but details are expected to be shared in the coming weeks via EDITION88's social media accounts and official website. Also, it remains to be seen whether an online showcase will be organized after the exhibition. It is worth noting that the series saw a revival in 2023 with a Blu-ray reissue and various collaborations – this exhibition seems to be part of that wave.
