The origin of "manga" and "anime" lies in Hokusai!

For this meetup, we will check out an exhibition that showcases works of Hokusai by contextualizing the Ukiyoe master as the originator of Japanese Manga culture.

"This exhibition is realized upon the full cooperation of Mr. Mitsuru Uragami (Uragami Sokyu-do), owner of the world's largest and high-quality collection of Hokusai Manga, comprising 1,700 volumes. The exhibition showcases all 15 volumes of Hokusai Manga from the renowned Uragami Collection, along with a wide range of illustrated"yomihon"novels, the iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa from Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, and the complete three-volume, 102-print series One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji, a late-life masterpiece created by the self-proclaimed"mad painter".
In addition, the exhibition features 16 hand-drawn works, never before shown to public anywhere in the world. More than 400 works will be on display in total, showcased through a fresh and innovative exhibition design that highlights elements considered foundational to today's manga and anime—such as speed lines, comedic stylization, and anime-style key frames." [from the exhibition website]

Location
CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO
(https://creative-museum.tokyo/visit/?lang=en)

Exhibition to see
HOKUSAI: The Artist Mad About Painting

Meeting Time
04:00 PM (16:00)

Meeting Spot
At the entrance lobby of Toda Building
(https://www.todabuilding.com/en/access/)

Admission Fee
¥2,300

Description of the exhibition
https://hokusai2025.jp/en/

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.