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The Tokiwaso Manga Museum, located in Toshima City, is set to launch an exciting new exhibition titled "National Treasures and Onomatopoeia Exhibition - Tokiwaso MM Collection Project Vol. 4" on April 21, 2026. This exhibition takes a bold step into the intricate world of manga by focusing on onomatopoeia, which significantly enhances the emotional impact of comic art.

This exhibition is particularly unique as it applies the expressive sounds of manga to well-known National Treasures such as "Birds and Beasts Person Dance Picture" and the "Shigisan engi emaki." By incorporating manga-style onomatopoeia into these classic works, the museum invites visitors to ponder what sounds best accompany these silent scrolls. Visitors will also have the chance to experience firsthand how onomatopoeia can expand artistic expression beyond mere visual representation, showcasing the synergy between sounds and images.

Exhibition Highlights

• - Innovation of National Treasures x Onomatopoeia: Dive into the juxtaposition of silent scrolls with vibrant manga sounds. What sounds do these historic pieces invoke? How does the representation differ from typical computer fonts? This immersive experience aims to reveal the extent to which onomatopoeia complements the artistic style and how it broadens the scope of expression.

• - Comparison of Sound Expressions by Affiliated Artists: The exhibition will feature original works by renowned artists associated with the Tokiwaso, such as Takeo Nagata, Tokuo Yokota, and Naoya Mori. Visitors will see how different artists interpret the same sounds through their distinctive styles, highlighting the diversity of manga expression.

Event Details

• - Exhibition Title: National Treasures and Onomatopoeia Exhibition - Tokiwaso MM Collection Project Vol. 4
• - Dates: April 21, 2026 (Tuesday) to the end of September (tentative)
• - Location: Tokiwaso Manga Museum, Room 14 on the 2nd floor, Hallway on the 1st floor
• - Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
• - Closed: Mondays (unless it’s a holiday, then it will close the following weekday)
• - Admission Fee: Adults ¥500, Elementary & Junior High School Students ¥100. Free for preschool children or those with a disability certificate and one assistant.

Note: This special admission fee grants access to all exhibits within the Tokiwaso Manga Museum.

Related Activities

• - Gallery Talk: During the exhibition period, engaging gallery talks will be held to offer deeper insights. Detailed information can be found on the museum’s website.

• - Digital Archive of Manga Shonen: The museum will also be unveiling a digital archive showcasing the magazine "Manga Shonen," which saw 101 issues published from 1948 to 1955. The April releases include the April and May issues of 1950.

• - Simultaneous Exhibition: “The Birth of the King of Gag Manga: Fujio Akatsuka Exhibition” will run alongside this event in the 1st floor gallery.

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, please contact:
Tokiwaso Manga Museum
Address: 3-9-22 Minaminagasaki, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0052
Phone: +81 3-6912-7706
Website: Tokiwaso Official Site
Exhibition Details: Exhibition Page

The Tokiwaso Manga Museum is managed and operated by the Toshima Future Cultural Foundation, located in Toshima City, Tokyo, under the directorship of Naoto Aiba.
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