A retrospective tracing the life of manga artist Shigeru Mizuki, known for "GeGeGe no Kitaro," will be held at Matsuya Ginza from March 8 to 20, 2017. Shigeru Mizuki, a manga artist who passed away last November at the age of 93, was not only known for his many hit works, including "GeGeGe no Kitaro" and "Devilman," but was also highly regarded as a yokai researcher who popularized yokai culture through these works. Despite his turbulent life, which included losing an arm in the war and suffering poverty after his demobilization, he left behind many thought-provoking words filled with unique humor. With the full cooperation of Mizuki Productions, the exhibition will display over 130 precious materials left behind by Mizuki, ranging from childhood sketches and battlefield sketches to rare manga and yokai painting manuscripts from the rental book era. In addition to introducing famous quotes that reveal his unique philosophy backed by his life experiences, the exhibition will also feature a recreation of Mizuki's study, his favorite personal belongings, and his collection of monster and spirit statues from around the world.

[Exhibition Information]
"In Memory of Mizuki Shigeru: GeGeGe no Jinsei Exhibition"
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8th Floor Event Square
Address: 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Dates: March 8th - 20th, 2017
Time: 10:00 - 20:00 (until 17:00 on March 20th, 2017; last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Admission: Adults 1,000 yen (700 yen), High school students 700 yen (500 yen), Middle school students 500 yen (400 yen), Elementary school students 300 yen *Prices in parentheses indicate advance ticket prices. Tickets will be on sale from January 10th to March 7th at Yahoo! Pass Market, 7-Eleven, Lawson, and Ticket Pia.