Three Giants of the Shojo Manga World Together: A Joint Exhibition by Nanpei Yamada, Banri Hidaka, and Shigeru Takao!
Legendary names of the shojo manga world, Nanpei Yamada, Banri Hidaka, and Shigeru Takao, are joining forces to celebrate important anniversaries in their careers. This special joint original art exhibition, titled “HAPPY Anniversary”, will welcome fans at the historic Kyu-Ozaki Theodora House in Tokyo from June 6th to July 7th. This event aims to honor the long-standing and successful journeys of all three artists in the manga industry.
The exhibition focuses on major milestones in the artists' careers. Nanpei Yamada is celebrating her 30th year in the industry, while Banri Hidaka and Shigeru Takao are celebrating their 25th anniversaries. Visitors will have the opportunity to see original hand-drawn sketches, color illustrations, and previously unseen drafts from unforgettable series such as Tea for Two, V.B. Rose, and Teru Teru x Shonen up close. These works promise a journey full of nostalgia, especially for readers who followed the Hana to Yume magazine in the late 90s and early 2000s.
The event will not be limited to a visual feast; it will also include a collaboration cafe and special talk show programs. While fans enjoy the themed menus prepared exclusively for the exhibition, they will also be able to hear stories about the behind-the-scenes of these works directly from their creators during the talk show events attended by the artists. The choice of an aesthetic and historical venue like the Kyu-Ozaki Theodora House makes the atmosphere of the exhibition even more enchanting.
This exhibition is of great importance in terms of reminding us of the value of traditional hand-drawing art in the digitizing manga world. The coming together of these three names, who grew up within Hakusensha and shaped the shojo genre, is a rare event for the community. If you have the chance to be in Tokyo during these dates, we recommend booking your tickets early to witness this important piece of manga history. Special merchandise and menu details for the exhibition are expected to be announced in the coming days.
