Adachi Mitsuru Exhibition: Celebrating 55 Years of Manga Masterpieces!
Get ready, fans! A commemorative exhibition celebrating the illustrious 55-year career of popular manga artist Adachi Mitsuru, the genius behind beloved works like `Miyuki`, `Touch`, `Rough`, and `H2`, has been announced! Titled “—55th Anniversary of Drawing Career— Adachi Mitsuru Exhibition,” this grand event will take place from December 19, 2025, to January 14, 2026, at Sunshine City Exhibition Hall C in Ikebukuro, Toukyou. Prepare for an immersive journey through Adachi-sensei’s incredible career, featuring rare exhibits, original rough sketches, and captivating theater footage.
The “—55th Anniversary of Drawing Career— Adachi Mitsuru Exhibition” promises to gather all of Adachi-sensei’s iconic works, from his early masterpieces like `Nine` and `Hiatari Ryoukou!` to fan favorites such as `Miyuki`, `Touch`, `Rough`, `H2`, `Cross Game`, and `MIX`. Visitors will be able to relive these stories through precious original artwork, dynamic theater experiences, and engaging photo spots that bring the manga worlds to life.
Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a sprawling wall showcasing comic covers and a timeline of Adachi-sensei’s works, immersing you instantly. Furthermore, the `Touch` Zone will feature a recreation of the memorable prefab hut, offering a truly nostalgic and captivating experience.
Voice Navigation by the Legendary Hidaka Noriko
To enhance your exhibition experience, a special audio guide will be available, navigated by the renowned voice actress Hidaka Noriko, famous for her role as Asakura Minami in `Touch`. This premium audio content, featuring exclusive commentary from Hidaka-san, will delve deeper into the charm and appeal of Adachi-sensei’s works, offering fresh perspectives and making it a major highlight of the event!
| Role | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Audio Guide Navigator | Hidaka Noriko |
| (Known for Asakura Minami in `Touch`) |
Two Stunning Main Visuals to Mark the Occasion
The exhibition boasts two distinct main visuals created specifically for this 55th-anniversary celebration. One features a playful, newly drawn design of Adachi-sensei holding a pen, with Punch, the beloved dog from `Touch`, covered in ink. The second visual beautifully captures the trajectory of his 55-year career, depicting Adachi-sensei with a trail of iconic characters from his various works following behind him.
Exclusive Merchandise and Exciting Collaborations
Prepare to grab a treasure trove of exclusive merchandise at the venue! You’ll find original exhibition goods, including adorable acrylic charms featuring heroines like `Touch`’s Asakura Minami and `Miyuki`’s Wakamatsu Miyuki, as well as cute Punch stickers. But that’s not all! The exhibition will also offer collaborative items with popular brands such as the sports lifestyle brand New Era and Licca-chan, ensuring a wide array of unique souvenirs only available here. Additionally, two types of `Touch`-labeled whisky, which are scheduled to be handled by the specialized whisky website WHISKY MEW, will be available for limited pre-sale.
Tickets and Special Offers
Don’t miss out on the highly anticipated memorial tickets, including special bonus tickets featuring a mini magnet set, and even premium bonus tickets that come with a 55th-anniversary signed ball and a mini shikishi set! Tickets will go on sale starting November 14 at 12:00 PM (JST) via Ticket Pia, so mark your calendars!
Immerse yourself fully in the vast “Adachi Mitsuru World” that will fill the venue, with its massive 55th-anniversary exhibition and abundant goods. It’s an event not to be missed!
Exhibition Details
Title: “—55th Anniversary of Drawing Career— Adachi Mitsuru Exhibition”
Period: December 19, 2025 (Friday) – January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
*Closed on January 1, 2026 (Thursday/Holiday)
Hours: 10:00 – 19:00 (Last entry at 18:30)
Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine City Exhibition Hall C
〒170-0013 Toukyou-to Toshima-ku Higashi Ikebukuro 3-1-4 (Culture Hall Building 3F)
Tickets:
- Adults (Junior High School Students and above): Advance Ticket ¥2,100 / Same-Day Ticket ¥2,300
- Children (Elementary School Students and below): Advance Ticket ¥1,300 / Same-Day Ticket ¥1,500
- Adults with Bonus Ticket: Advance Ticket ¥4,100 / Same-Day Ticket ¥4,300
- Children with Bonus Ticket: Advance Ticket ¥3,300 / Same-Day Ticket ¥3,500
- Adults with Premium Bonus Ticket: Advance Ticket ¥7,600 / Same-Day Ticket ¥7,800
- Children with Premium Bonus Ticket: Advance Ticket ¥6,800 / Same-Day Ticket ¥7,000
*Audio guide will be sold separately at the venue for ¥800.
*All prices include tax. *Preschoolers are free.
(C) Adachi Mitsuru / Shogakukan
More details about the event will be announced soon.
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