WORLD MANGA EXHIBITION:The Summit of Manga
Display
- In this exhibit we examine works from 20 different countries and regions!
- By looking at the different aspects of these “summit” works we hope you can get to know the manga better at the hands-on corner.
- You have the world’s manga available to read at your own disposal!
Event
Gourmet Musical: HOCHONIN AJIHEI(CHEF AJIHEI)
Dates : Sep. 6 pm2:00- , Sep. 7 pm1:00-
COSPLAY Event
Dates : Sep. 6, Sep. 7
Talk Show - memories of cartoonist Akatsuka Fujio
Dates : Sep. 7 pm3:00-
The Digital Manga Grand Prix 2008 Winners Announcement
Dates : Sep. 8
The 9th International Comic Artist Conference will be occurring September 6th-7th. To go along with this event the Kyoto International Manga Museum presents an exhibition that introduces the situation of manga throughout Japan and the world, “The Summit of Manga.”
In recent years Japanese manga readership has spread out to many different cultures around the world and the word, "MANGA" has become a term internationally used. Because of the current rise in popularity of manga, interest in Japanese language and culture is also spreading.
Worldwide there are other types of manga－ comics, bande dessinee, manhwa, …―that have different various expression techniques than Japanese manga. Different region’s culture also becomes apparent in its manga. When you read books from foreign regions and countries you can experience a new variety of culture that might pleasantly surprise you.
In this exhibit we also bring you facts about the number one works, works that are at the “summit” or peak of their kind, from each country and region. We have made a corner that will let you experience these works hands-on.
What is the longest running shonen manga serialization?!
What is the manga that has the most creators?!
What is the manga with the most characters?!
The answer awaits you at the museum!!
related exhibition
Illustration: Japanese Manga Character Business
While Japanese manga is art, it is also a commodity sold to consumers to amuse. The "character business" is a system that delves into stuffed toys, stationary, and other various forms. Through this development of character goods and the like we can see the spread of systematic visualization in this exhibit.
Date : Sep. 6 to Oct. 19
Place : 2nd floor, Gallery 4
History of the Manga Summit
This is an exhibit to commemorate the 12 years of history of the "Manga Summit"
Date : July. 5 to Oct. 5
Place : 2nd floor, Gallery 2
A Promenade of Japanese Manga
Using real texts and materials you can come to know the history of Japanese manga through this exhibit.
Date : Aug. 7 to Feb. 11 (2009)
Place : 2nd floor, Gallery 1 (Oct. 9～：Gallery 3)
Japan & Korea Cartoon Match
Yomiuri Shimbun International Cartoon Contest winners from Japan and Korea have gotten together to show their talents off in this exhibit.
Date : Aug. 16 to Oct. 5 (extension)
Place : 2nd floor, Gallery 3