To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the manga "Ghost in the Shell," an exhibition titled "Ghost in the Shell: Original Artwork Exhibition" will be held at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store from August 8th to 20th, and at Hanshin Umeda Main Store from August 27th to September 8th.

The exhibition will display over 300 items, including manga manuscripts, original animation drawings, and cels. Original merchandise exclusive to the venue will also be available for purchase. Advance tickets (1,200 yen) with a special original badge are currently on sale.

"Ghost in the Shell" is a cyberpunk manga serialized by manga artist and illustrator Masamune Shirow, first published in 1989. It was adapted into an animated film by director Mamoru Oshii in 1995 and a television anime series by director Kenji Kamiyama in 2002. The latest series, "Ghost in the Shell ARISE," is currently airing.


[Event Information]
"Ghost in the Shell Original Art Exhibition"
Tokyo event
Venue: Seibu Gallery, 2nd floor of the Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store Annex
Address: 1-28-1 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Period: August 8th to August 20th
Admission Fee: Adults 800 yen, University and High School Students 600 yen
Osaka event
Venue: Hanshin Umeda Main Store, 8th floor event space
Address: 1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Period: August 27th to September 8th
Admission Fee: Adults 800 yen, University and High School Students 600 yen