Nagoya Reiji Matsumoto Exhibition: Traces of Creation Ticket

Over 300 original drawings and
unreleased materials from the master's fingertips offer overwhelming emotion

We invite you to a special journey following the 70-year trajectory left by Reiji Matsumoto, the father of Galaxy Express 999. This exhibition, held at the Nagoya City Art Museum, is the first large-scale retrospective held after the artist's death, and is a valuable opportunity to see rare original drawings and personal collections that have not been released to the public.

Metel and Tetsuro, who thrilled us as children, and the lonely but dignified Captain Harlock. His works, which have been loved by people all over the world beyond borders and generations, have formed a huge universe beyond mere comics. This exhibition highlights the message of life and peace that he wanted to convey to future generations through about 300 dynamic original drawings from his early works to his heyday. Face the master's delicate pen touch up close and awaken the pure longing and adventurous spirit that you had forgotten.

A time to glimpse the birth process of legendary masterpieces

You can admire a vast collection that encompasses Reiji Matsumoto's representative works such as Galaxy Express 999 and Space Pirate Captain Harlock. Check out his artistic achievements through original drawings that contain the process from the artist's early works to becoming a global master.

Rare collectibles being released for the first time

This exhibition features unreleased manuscripts and the artist's personal memorabilia that have not been released to the public. This is a special section where you can experience the artist's philosophy and passion for creation projected in his works in a more three-dimensional way.

A unique worldview that crosses between manga and animation

Beyond simply viewing the exhibition, we offer an experience that immerses you in the vast universe built by Reiji Matsumoto. Enjoy his imagination that was ahead of his time in the exhibition space where elaborate mechanical design and lyrical character depictions are in harmony.

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