Kimagure Orange ☆ Road Exhibition: 40th Anniversary of the Anime Pilot Version

We’re proud to present a special exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of the pilot animation of Kimagure Orange☆Road.

Originally animated in 1985 for the event Jump Special Anime Daikoushin, this rarely seen pilot version will be introduced through special displays. The exhibition also features vibrant color illustrations and rough sketches by Akemi Takada, who served as the character designer for the anime.

■ Event Details

Title:  Kimagure Orange ☆ Road Exhibition: 40th Anniversary of the Anime Pilot Version
Venue: Marui City Yokohama, 7F Event Space (Kanagawa, Japan)
Dates: October 24 (Fri) – November 9 (Sun), 2025
Opening Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Last admission: 7:00 PM)
Admission Fee: ¥1,500 (tax included)
※ Free admission for preschool children
※ Comes with a special gift

・Marui City Yokohama:　https://www.0101.co.jp/077/

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■ Exhibition Highlights

• Displays featuring the 1985 pilot anime, shown at Jump Special Anime Daikoushin

• Original illustrations by Akemi Takada, including newly drawn artwork, character designs, color pieces, and rough drafts

• A chance to experience the beginning of Kimagure Orange☆Road’s anime journey through rare production materials

▼Pilot Edition VHS (Package Illustration: Izumi Matsumoto)

©1989 Izumi Matsumoto・SHUEISHA

▼Color originals and sketches (Illustration: Akemi Takada)

©Izumi Matsumoto / SHUEISHA, TOHO, Pierrot

■ Akemi Takada Autograph Session 

Visitors who spend ¥5,000 (tax included) or more at the venue will receive an invitation to a special autograph session with Akemi Takada.

• Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

• Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Autograph item: Specially prepared shikishi (illustrated card)

• Participants: First 100 guests (on a first-come, first-served basis)