Eternal Spirits: Go Nagai - Go Nagai Wonderland Revival (Kyoto) at The Museum of Kyoto
- Dates
- Nov 28 (Sat) – Jan 11 (Mon)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 18:00 (details on the official site)
- Price
- General 1,600 yen; university and high school students 1,200 yen; junior high and elementary 700 yen (200 yen off in advance or for groups; preschoolers free)
- Where
- The Museum of Kyoto, 3rd-floor gallery (Karasuma Oike)
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The quake-damaged large Great Mazinger figure (from Ishikawa's antenna shop in Tokyo)
Good to know
An exhibition on Go Nagai, creator of Mazinger Z, Devilman and Cutie Honey. Its core is the original art and figures recovered from the burned Go Nagai Wonderland museum in Wajima after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. Highlights include the quake-damaged large Great Mazinger figure, the restored Mazinger Z original art, the unrestored Demon Lord Dante art, a display on the Wajima Taisai (Kiriko) festival, and new manga Nagai drew for the show. Advance tickets on sale until Nov 27.
- Dates
- Nov 28 (Sat) – Jan 11 (Mon)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 18:00 (details on the official site)
- Venue
- The Museum of Kyoto, 3rd-floor gallery
- Nearest station
- Karasuma Oike
- Admission
- General 1,600 yen; university and high school students 1,200 yen; junior high and elementary 700 yen (200 yen off in advance or for groups; preschoolers free)
About this event
The Go Nagai Wonderland museum in Wajima was damaged in the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, and its exhibits were feared lost to fire. Then original artworks and figures were found inside the burned building. This exhibition centers on those quake-hit works and follows the career of Go Nagai, creator of Mazinger Z, Devilman and Cutie Honey, through original art and figures. The restored Mazinger Z original art hangs in the same show as the unrestored Demon Lord Dante art. A display on the Wajima Taisai (Kiriko) festival and new manga drawn for the show look ahead to Wajima's recovery.
Highlights
- The quake-damaged large Great Mazinger figure (from Ishikawa's antenna shop in Tokyo)
- Restored Mazinger Z art and unrestored Demon Lord Dante art
- A display on the Wajima Taisai (Kiriko) festival
- New manga drawn for this exhibition
- Good for
- Fans who grew up with Go Nagai's work, and anyone following the recovery of Noto and Wajima.
Good to know before you go
- Open until 19:30 on Fridays; last entry 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed Mondays (open Jan 11) and Dec 28-Jan 4.
- Advance tickets on sale until Nov 27.
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FAQ
- What is Eternal Spirits: Go Nagai - Go Nagai Wonderland Revival (Kyoto) at The Museum of Kyoto?
- The Go Nagai Wonderland museum in Wajima was damaged in the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, and its exhibits were feared lost to fire. Then original artworks and figures were found inside the burned building. This exhibition centers on those quake-hit works and follows the career of Go Nagai, creator of Mazinger Z, Devilman and Cutie Honey, through original art and figures. The restored Mazinger Z original art hangs in the same show as the unrestored Demon Lord Dante art. A display on the Wajima Taisai (Kiriko) festival and new manga drawn for the show look ahead to Wajima's recovery.
- When is Eternal Spirits: Go Nagai - Go Nagai Wonderland Revival (Kyoto) at The Museum of Kyoto?
- From Nov 28 (Sat) to Jan 11 (Mon), 2027.
- What are the opening hours?
- 10:00 – 18:00 (details on the official site)
- How much does it cost?
- General 1,600 yen; university and high school students 1,200 yen; junior high and elementary 700 yen (200 yen off in advance or for groups; preschoolers free)
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- The Museum of Kyoto, 3rd-floor gallery. The nearest station is Karasuma Oike.
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