Kimagure Orange ☆ Road Exhibition: 40th Anniversary of the Anime Pilot Film in Tokyo
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the pilot anime adaptation of Kimagure Orange Road, a special exhibition will be held at Yurakucho Marui!
The exhibition will feature rare materials from the original pilot animation, along with the first-ever display of newly drawn original artwork by Akemi Takada, who served as the character designer for the anime.
New merchandise will also be released, and a special signing event with Akemi Takada has been confirmed!
Event Information
Event Title:
Kimagure Orange ☆ Road Exhibition: 40th Anniversary of the Anime Pilot Film
Venue: Yurakucho Marui, 8F Event Space “SPACE5” (Tokyo)
Dates: May 23 (Sat) – June 7 (Sun), 2026
Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Last admission: 6:30 PM)
Admission: ¥1,500 (tax included)
Free for preschool children / Includes admission bonus
Exhibition Highlights
In addition to content from the Yokohama exhibition, two newly created illustrations will be unveiled.
The exhibition will also feature:
- Opening and ending footage from the original 1985 pilot (VHS version)
- Rare promotional video materials by Izumi Matsumoto
- Approximately 60 original artworks by Akemi Takada
- Special display of 2 brand-new illustrations
Experience the timeless charm of Kimagure Orange Road, which continues to captivate audiences even after 40 years.
Akemi Takada Signing Event
Customers who spend ¥5,000 or more (tax included) at the venue will be invited to a signing event.
🗓 June 6, 2026 (Sat) | 14:00–17:00
🎟 Limited to 100 participants (first come, first served)
✍ Signing item: Special shikishi board
Admission Bonus & Purchase Lottery
🎁 Admission Bonus
Receive one random postcard (3 designs available)
🎉 Purchase Lottery
Customers who spend ¥3,000 or more can enter a lottery (once per transaction)
- A Prize: Signed event key visual poster by Akemi Takada
- B Prize: Complete postcard set (3 designs)
- C Prize: One random postcard
Customers paying with or presenting an EPOS card receive one additional entry.
New Product Information – 88Graph
New 88Graph fine art prints featuring the newly created key visual will be available in limited quantities.
👉 Available online from May 23 (Sat), 6:00 PM (JST)!
■Special Edition (Limited to 8 worldwide / Online exclusive) – ¥220,000
Frame Size: 745 × 563 × 22 mm (outer dimensions)
The artwork is presented in a custom frame featuring an elegant pearl-white mat and a gold nameplate, enhancing its refined presence and highlighting the beauty of the piece.
On the back of each frame, you will find not only a handwritten signature by Akemi Takada, but also your personalized name, along with a hand-drawn rough sketch of Madoka Ayukawa’s eyes—making every piece truly one of a kind.
Each print is carefully finished by skilled artisans, who apply pearlescent pigment by hand to create a subtle shimmer that changes with the viewing angle, adding depth and a luminous quality to the artwork.
This is a special-edition piece worthy of the 40th anniversary, offering a truly premium art experience.
■Deluxe Edition (Edition of 100) – ¥88,000
Frame Size: 745 × 563 × 22 mm (outer dimensions)
■Standard Edition (Edition of 300) – ¥39,600
Frame Size: 527 × 412 × 22 mm (outer dimensions)
■Mini Edition (Edition of 300) – ¥18,700
Frame Size: 273 × 221 × 22 mm (outer dimensions)
New Merchandise
Please note that international shipping is not available for the following items.
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Animation setting sheet sets (¥4,400 each)
① Casual Outfit Set
② School Uniform Set
③ Costume Set
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Acrylic keychains (12 types + 1 secret) (¥1,100 each)
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Art tiles (¥1,200 each)
- Acrylic stands (¥1,870 each)
- File holder with artwork (¥1,100)
*Prices and specifications may change.
