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DNA of “Sunday” & “Magazine”
– 50th Years of Weekly Shonen Manga –
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In the wake of the war in 1959, two weekly shonen manga launched simultaneously that changed the manga world forever. They were “Weekly Shonen Sunday” (Shogakukan) and “Weekly Shonen Magazine” (Kodansha). During the 50 years that followed, the two rival companies fought on and evolved alongside each other. These two weekly manga are recognized in the industry as instrumental in the development of Japanese culture since the war, and have always been pushing themselves outside of normal perception. With this exhibition we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of these two great weekly manga. Showcasing over 100 items from the iconic works to current favorites, and accompanied with extra editions and related goods, the exhibition takes a look into the weekly shonen manga’s history that spanned half a century.
The exhibition also features original prints from Ikki Kajiwara (creator of “Star of the Giants [Kyojin no hoshi]” and “Tomorrow’s Joe [Ashita no jo]”), and concept sketches by Mitsuru Adachi (of “Touch” and “H2”), amongst other rare items. Please come with your family and enjoy this special exhibition.
29th April (Thurs, public holiday) - 11th July (Sunday)
Open: 9am - 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
*Closed on 7th June for exhibition changeover
Admission Charges:
Adults Advance purchase \650
Day of purchase \850 (\650)
University Students \550 (\450)
High school students and under Free
*( ) discounted price for groups of 20 or more people
*Free admission for holders of KoMPal cards and yearly passes (\2500)
*Free admission for holders of physical disability cards, care assistance cards,
disability cards, war wounded veteran cards, A-Bomb victim health cards,
and 1 accompanying caregiver. Holders of Kochi City or Prefectural senior
cards are also eligible for free entry.
Brought to you by: the Museum of Art, Kochi and ‘DNA of “Sunday” & “Magazine”’ Executive Committee
In collaboration with: Kodansha, Shogakukan
Supported by: Kochi Prefectural Board of Education, Kochi City Board of Education, Kochi Shimbun, RKC Kochi Broadcasting, KUTV, KSS San-san TV, NHK Kochi Broadcasting, KCB Kochi Cable TV, FM Kochi, Kochi City FM.
Directors: Fusanosuke Natsume, Nobuhiko Saito
Planning assistance: NHK Enterprises, Kawasaki City Museum
Features:
① Prologue: Chronology of characters
② 240 items (changeover between 2 periods), related files, chronological table,
toys and items of the times
③ DNA of “Sunday” & “Magazine” (model, original drawing, explanation panels)
④ Special features: “Artists of the Tokiwa Apartments” ,“Tomorrow’s Joe and
Star of the Giants”, “Touch and Urusei Yatsura”, “Weekly shonen manga,
readers and editors”, publications corner, video screenings, and many other
related material of “Sunday” and “Magazine”.
Related events
① Gallery talk by exhibition director Nobuhiko Saito
Date: 29th April (Thursday, public holiday)
Time: 2pm Location: 2F main exhibition room
*Requires exhibition ticket
Presenter: Nobuhiko Saito (manga researcher, editor and director of this exhibition)
② Talk show by critic Go Yoshida on Ikki Kajiwara’s universe
Date: 4th July (Sunday)
Doors open: 1:30pm, show starts: 2pm
Location: Gallery Hall
Entry: free (limited to 399 persons)
Presenter: Go Yoshida (professional critic, interviewer)
③ Related film screenings
4th May (Tuesday, public holiday)
Opens: 9:30am, starts: 10am
Location: Gallery Hall
Tickets: 1500 yen at the door
“Ai to Makoto”
「愛と誠」（Ｃ）１９７４ 松竹
Sessions: 10am, 2pm
(1974, Shochiku, color, 89min)
starring: Hideki Saijo, Ai Saotome; director: Naruyuki Yamane
“Otokogumi Shonen Keimusho”
「男組 少年刑務所」（Ｃ）東映
Sessions: 12pm, 4pm
(1976, Toei, color, 84min) starring: Hiroshi Tachi, Midori Takei; director: Akihisa Okamoto
*Holders of ‘DNA of “Sunday” & “Magazine”’ ticket stubs, KoMPal member cards,
yearly passes or various disability cards are entitled to a 200 yen discount.
* “Film screening admission vouchers” are valid for KoMPal members.
④ Gallery Talk (Curator’s Guided Tour)
*Every Sunday during the exhibition at 2pm (except July 4th). Please bring your
admission ticket and gather at Exhibition Room 1 for the tour.
*Sign language interpreting for the hearing-impaired available on May 9th (Sunday). English interpreting for foreigners available on May 16th (Sunday).
Free nursery service provided by qualified caregivers
*Available 16th June (Wed) ~ 20th June (Sun). Please apply by 9th June (Wed).
