The World of Shirow Masamune

For this meetup, we will check out an exhibition that showcases works of Shirow Masamune.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This exhibition requires advance booking. Please check out the details around the middle of this page to book your ticket.

"Shirow Masamune, creator of the immensely popular manga The Ghost in the Shell, made his major debut with Appleseed in 1985, going on to launch The Ghost in the Shell series in 1989. He adopted futuristic technology that had yet to spread in the public conscious with his unique perspective, and his worldview, one that seemed to predict our modern information society, fascinated countless readers. His highly detailed drawings, the immense volume of information in the plotting, and his text that escapes beyond the borders, brought passion to his works and stirred the imagination of the readers. The worldview of Shirow Masamune, woven with his deep philosophical explorations, influenced numerous subsequent creators, giving rise to works in a wide range of genres.
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This exhibition traces the works of Shirow Masamune, covering both his Analog Manuscripts and Digital Manuscripts, through his wide range of output up to his current activities, accompanied by a plethora of books and comments from the artist, and even touching on his personal side. Enjoy the first large scale exhibition by Shirow Masamune, an amalgamation of the manga and SF exhibits held by the Setagaya Literary Museum to date, as we approach our 30th anniversary." [from the museum website]

Location
Setagaya Library Museum
(https://www.setabun.or.jp/outline/index_en.html)

Exhibition to see
The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune -“The Ghost in the Shell” and The Path of Creation-

Meeting Time
02:00 PM (14:00)

Meeting Spot
Around the entrance of the museum

Admission Fee
¥1,500

Important Information
Reservation is required to see this exhibition. Please make a reservation with the link below for the entrance time of 13:30 on Saturday the July 5th. (https://eplus.jp/sf/word/0000169553)
For those who do not speak Japanese, please get help from your Japanese friend to make the book.
English interface is available on the page below, but it requires more information like nationality to make the booking.
https://eplus.tickets/setabun2025shirow-ex/

Official Website for the Exhibition (Japanese)
https://www.shirow-masamune-ex.jp/

Chat session after the show
As usual, let's have a chat session at the end of the event. When we meet up before the exhibition, let's decide where we go after the show.