Permanent Corner

Get an original portrait of you as a character !

Portrait Corner

This is an area the museum where you can have your portrait made, which we call the "Portrait Corner." Here, you can meet one of our artists and talk to them while they draw you. In the portrait corner you can select between the artists' original touch and anime style. It's a great way to commemorate your trip to the museum. Men, women, children, granddad, and grandma alike, can all have wonderful portraits drawn!

Date and Time

Museum opening dates 10:00～16:30

Click here to check the artist’s schedules

Location

1st floor, Portrait Corner

Fee

1 person…3,000yen
2 people…5,000yen
3 people…6,000yen

*The prices above are when it's drawn on one card. If you want to have two people on separate cards the fee will be for one person's price x 2.
*A General admission ticket to the museum is required.
*The listed fee is only for portraits done in person.
*In cases where the portrait is requested from a photograph an additional 1000 yen fee is required.
*You can order different outfits to be drawn with an additional 500 yen (/person).

Estimated Time Required

1 person...30 min
2 people...40 min
3 people...50 min

*The above is a guideline and may vary by artist. If necessary, please ask the artist directly on the day.
*Ask directly with the artist regarding the maximum number of people that can be drawn on a single piece of card.

Participation

No pre-registration required
*Register at Portrait Corner from 10:00 am till full of the day. First come basis.

How to make a portrait reservation
(Kyoto International Manga Museum)

Our portraits are gaining popularity, and can get fully booked quickly. Here are some tips for you to make a reservation when visiting our museum.
NOTE: Reservations for the day are on a first-come, first-served basis.

1. Get your tickets before entry

Portrait reservations start once the museum opens, and you will need a ticket to enter before making a reservation. We recommend you purchase an online ticket beforehand for a smooth entry.

2. Head to the portrait corner after entry

After you enter scanning your tickets, the portrait corner will be available on your left. If you see a queue, please make sure to leave the passage open for other visitors.

3. Choose your artist

If there are more than one portrait artist available for the day, you will need to choose which artist to make a reservation. You can check who is avaible and their art styles on our website.

4. Confirm reservation times with the artist

Please mention how many people you would like in the portrait, as well as any options you would like to add. Options, such as adding costume will cost 500 yen more. The artist will then mention their available time slots for the day.

＜IMPORTANT＞

Please be at the portrait corner by your reservation time. Bookings may be cancelled if you are not present by the time of reservation.

Commonly asked questions

I got a booking for the afternoon. Can I leave the museum and re-enter until my reservation time?

Yes, re-entry is possible for the day, so please keep your tickets with you if you plan to re-enter.

Can I just leave my photo with you to draw my portrait?

We require you to stay in-person. However if you would like to add someone from a photo you have, this is available with an additional fee of 1000 yen per person.

Our manga/anime-style portraits make a memorable souvenir of your visit to our museum.

Artists

Kasumin

Please tell me what you want. 🌷
It could be an anime character that you want to be, or you just simply want a souvenir for your trip. It doesn’t matter if you only have a vague idea, I am happy to discuss options for your portrait, such as background and costumes.
My aim is to make a portrait that you will be able to love and cherish.

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Saeki Kensuke

I will make your cute and funny portrait using Copic pens in boys manga style.
Please come and find me at the museum!

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Dede

I also love anime and manga!
I will do my best to draw it. Please use it as a souvenir of your visit to Japan or a visit to the Manga Museum!
I can draw from photos.

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Emiko

I grew up loving and surrounded by manga and anime, and I have a passion for shojo manga.
As for my art style, I aim to keep features unique to every individual, while making the portraits cool and kawaii like manga and anime.

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Nanami Chiyu

I like “cute” and I am good at it!
I will draw as best I can so that I can see many smiles on everyone's faces.
When you visit the Manga Museum, I would be happy if you could smile with my drawing of Nigaoe(Portrait)!

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honoka

I draw pop and cute portraits in anime/manga style!
I can also create a special one of a kind portrait for you, with costumes and poses to suit your wishes✨.

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