Special Exhibit
Shoujo Manga Power! Stronger, Gentler, Prettier
Japanese manga has earned itself a lot of popularity around the world and in recent years shoujo manga (manga for girls) has attracted even more attention. The cause of this is perhaps shoujo manga’s variety of works which contain techniques of expression which can delve into one’s psyche and individuals that overcome the hardships of certain eras and societies.
In this exhibit we are showing the works of 23 manga artists who helped with the growth and development of shoujo manga in Japan. Through viewing this collection we hope to bring visitors a clearer view of the genre, shoujo. “Shojo Manga! Girl Power!,” a traveling exhibition that was displayed in 9 different areas in North America, can be seen here in Japan, now with even more exhibition pieces. You can see original illustrations as well as reproductions that stay extremely faithful to the originals like “Genga Dasshu.”* You can also see favorite instruments of the artists as well as videos of them at work; which all together make up over 300 items on display. From the beginning of the 1950s to the present day, shoujo manga has been delivering “power” to girls of both past and present. We hope that you can experience the radiance and liveliness that the creators put into this manga.
*The “Genga Dasshu” is a reproduction method of such high quality that it even includes the same pencil marks and eraser marks as the original illustrations. Only a few of this type of reproduction are created under the supervision of the artist.
| Exhibition Period | July 19th (Sat.)- August 31st (Sun.) 2008 (during this period the museum does not close) |
| Place | Kyoto International Manga Museum 2nd Flr, Main Gallery |
| Entry Fee | Adult: 1,000 yen (This amount includes the museum entry fee: Adult: 500, Jr. high/high: 300, Elementary: 100) |
- The 23 Artists on display
Tezuka Osamu, Watanabe Masako, Matsumoto Reiji, Ishinomori Shoutaro, Chiba Tetsuya, Mizuno Eiko, Maki Miyako, Satonaka Machiko, Ichijou Yukari, Ikeda Ryoko, Miuchi Suzue, Takemiya Keiko, Yamagishi Ryoko, Hagio Moto, Mutsu Eiko, Kuramochi Fusako, Iwadate Mariko, Sato Shio, Yoshida Akimi, Okano Reiko, CLAMP, Ima Ichiko, Yoshinaga Fumi and others…
- Original Illustrations: 67 pieces
- “Genga Dasshu”: 38 pieces
- Reproduced Illustations: 159 pieces
- Manga writer’s items: 14 pieces
- Inserts from manga magazines and publications, etc.: 22 pieces
- Character goods and related materials: 14 pieces
- The reactions to the exhibition openings in North America: newspaper articles and footage of the exhibition.
- Shoujo manga reading corner: over 600 volumes of manga
Sponsered by: The Kyoto International Manga Museum/Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka Main Branch/The Japan Association of Art Museum: Lion/Shimizu Corporation/ Dai Nippon Printing Co.
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During the exhibit, every Saturday at 2 p.m. our museum’s researcher (or a researcher studying the subject) will provide commentary on the exhibit.
You must have the special exhibition ticket to attend. |
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The 14th lecture of a series A Special Commemorative Dialogue Maki Miyako & Takemiya Keiko | |
| Date & Time |
July 27th (Sun.) 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. *Museum opening time: 10 a.m. |
| Place |
Kyoto International Manga Museum 1st Flr. Multi-purpose Video Hall |
| Fee |
none *entrance fee to the museum is required however. |
| Capacity | 250 people, no reservations, first come first served seating |
| Contents | This is a dialogue that will be held by Maki Miyako, a woman who started out in shoujo manga and then later made her mark in the genre of "Ladies Comics" and Takemiya Keiko, the leader of the revolutionary shoujo manga writing group, "Hana no 24 Nengumi". |
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Commemorative Lecture 1 Ono Kousei Critic- Tokyo Polytechnic University Guest Lecturer |
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| Date & Time | August 5th (Tues) 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. *Museum opening time: 12:30 p.m. |
| Place | Kyoto International Manga Museum 3rd Flr. Research Room #1 |
| Fee | none *entrance fee to the museum is required however. |
| Capacity | 50 people, no reservations, first come first served seating |
| Contents | With his many years of research on manga and animation overseas as a base, Ono will discuss the influences that Japanese shoujo manga has had on Western comics targeted at girls. |
| Commemorative Lecture 2 Toku Masami California State University, Chico |
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| Date & Time | August 10th (Sun) 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. *Museum opening time: 12:30 p.m. |
| Place | Kyoto International Manga Museum 3rd Flr. Research Room #1 |
| Fee | none *entrance fee to the museum is required however. |
| Capacity | 50 people, no reservations, first come first served seating |
| Contents | With the previous experiences as the exhibit planner for "Shojo Manga! Girl Power!," the exhibition that toured around 9 different areas of North America, and the knowledge of fine arts pedagogy, Mr. Toku will unravel the mystery of shoujo manga's charm. |