"Lullaby of the Dawn": Live Drawing Event [Two Million Stars]

September 11 (Fri) - October 27 (Tue), 2026

The Kyoto International Manga Museum is pleased to present a special mini exhibition introducing the world of Yoake no uta [Lullaby of the dawn], an acclaimed series whose comic editions (print and digital) have sold over 2 million copies. This exhibition introduces the unique appeal of the series, including the fantastical world created by the beautiful and delicate brushwork, and the poignant yet heartwarming relationship between the two protagonists, Alto and Elva, showcased through beautiful full-color illustrations, original artwork (digital artwork printouts), and related materials. Additionally, the exhibition will feature a live drawing event by the series’ artist, Yuno Ichika, offering the precious opportunity to experience the charm of her work up close.
This exhibition is presented as a related event to the 2026 Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KYOMAF).

Opening hours

10am-5pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
*On the 9/19 and 20, 10:00 - 19:00 (admission until 18:30) as part of the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2026.

Closed

Every Wednesday (except September 23), September 24 (Thu), October 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun).

Venue

Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2F, Gallery 4

Admission

Free
* However, a General Admission ticket to the Museum is required.

Tickets for individuals

Tickets for groups

Annual Passport

* Tickets for same-day admission can be purchased at the ticket vending machine at the entrance.
* Admission tickets can be purchased at the ticket vending machine on the day of your visit or can be pre-purchased online.

Original Goods

Acrylic stands featuring the main visual specially created for the exhibition will be available for purchase, in addition to a variety of merchandise featuring many of the series’ beautiful illustrations.

Related Café Menu

A limited-edition collaborative menu will be available at the Maeda Coffee Manga Museum Store located on the first floor of the museum.
From food to drinks, specially created exhibition-themed menu items will be on offer, allowing visitors to enjoy the world of the series through taste.

About

Yoake no uta [Lullaby of the dawn]

A manga by Yuno Ichika. The series is an epic Boys' Love (BL) romance about two men whose lives are bound by fate; Elva, a warrior priest who fights while sacrificing his own life, and Alto, who lives alongside him to set him free. This work is celebrated as a masterpiece that brought a fresh perspective to the BL genre, having won first place in numerous rankings, including the BL Awards and the Manga Kingdom Annual Ranking.

Yuno Ichika

While Yoake no uta is Yuno Ichika’s debut work, she has attracted widespread attention for her exceptional manga sense. The work won first place in the BEST Comic category of the ChilChil BL Awards in 2022 and second place in the This BL is Awesome! awards in 2022, taking the BL world by storm.
Known for her warm and rich art style, skillful portrayal of varied facial expressions, and compelling storytelling, Ichika is currently serializing Yoake no uta under the digital BL label From RED. The latest volume, number 7, was released in June 2026.

About the ‘Kyoto International Manga and Anime Fair’

The largest scale manga and anime event in western Japan, this fair is held every year in September to promote the Kansai contents industry through initiatives such as acting as a forum to generate business networking between companies in the Kansai region and Tokyo region; creating a market that will foster exceptional young creators in Kansai; and attracting new groups of tourists, including local manga and anime fans, as well as foreigners. This year is the 14th installment of the fair. Please check the official website for details including events at the main venue and shared ticket information with the museum.

Organizers: ShuCream Inc.
Co-organizers: Kyoto International Manga Museum

* Please note that the schedule and contents are subject to change.