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Whether you’re just a nostalgic Pokemon and Ghibli lover, or you harbor an intense passion for Death Note, there’s something going on in Tokyo for any kind of anime fan.
If you’re looking for things to do in Tokyo, check out some of the city’s upcoming summer events, perfect for anime and manga fans of all kinds.
Events for the Young, and Young at Heart
(Art exhibitions, stage plays, outdoor events, and conventions, there's a little of everything!)
The Mitaka Ghibli Museum has a series of rooms devoted to special exhibitions, which usually change once or twice a year. This time, the museum is focusing in on the colors added to all of the art. We know that the films just wouldn't be the same if they were black and white linework! Original cels painted by the late color designer Michiyo Yasuda will be featured in the exhibition, showcasing the skill with which she added so much to the animations.
If you want to check out some beautiful Studio Ghibli art, but don't want to trek all the way over to the museum, head to Tokyo's National Museum of Modern Art! They're hosting a wonderful collection of illustrations and work from the late, great Ghibli director Isao Takahata. Miyazaki might be the more famous of the studio's two major directors, but we can thank Takahata for lovely and touching works like Grave of the Fireflies, and The Tale of Princess Kaguya.
Events for the More Serious Anime Lover
Sure, not all of us loved the second half of Death Note… but that doesn't mean we can't be impressed by the manga's illustrator! Takeshi Obata is celebrating 30 years in the manga industry this year, and this exhibition is in honor of all of his great contributions to the craft. After bringing us not just Death Note, but also Hikaru no Go, Bakuman, and many more popular series, it's time to enjoy a retrospective on everything Obata's done so far, and look forward to whatever comes next.
The most all-encompassing anime and manga event of the year, and definitely the one that will draw the biggest crowds in the shortest amount of time, is this summer's Comic Market 96! Comiket summer 2019 will be as huge as ever, with expected crowds of 500,000, and thousands of things to check out. Booths from comic publishers and independent artists fill the halls, alongside tons of others doing everything from showing off upcoming video games, to selling clothing and accessories.
Bonus! An Osaka Event for Magical Girl Lovers
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