Giant Robots of Japan Exhibition in Tokyo
Last Updated on January 11, 2025
| calendar_month DATE | Dec 21 2024 - Jan 13 2025 |
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| schedule TIME | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| payments Cost | from ¥800 |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | Sunshine City Exhibition Hall B (Bunka Kaikan Bldg., 4th Floor) |
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| map Area | Tokyo Ikebukuro |
| category CATEGORY | Anime/Manga Exhibition |
Event Overview
Sunshine City Exhibition Hall B (Bunka Kaikan Bldg., 4th Floor) will be hosting the Giant Robots of Japan Exhibition in Tokyo, which will feature a number of displays, exhibits and a range of exclusive merchandise available to purchase.
It has been 60 years since the 1963 TV anime “Tetsujin 28-go” was aired and mecha anime rose to popularity. In Japan, animations featuring “giant robots” have been produced ever since.
What is the appeal of these robots? The exhibition explores the characteristics of the designs and visual expressions of giant robots from the past and present, alongside the following specific exhibits:
Exhibition 1 – The “mechanisms” of giant robots
This part of the exhibition will focus on the mechanisms and design process of giant robots, with sketches by designers on display.
Often, giant robots can transform, combine or be boarded by humans. The robots must not only be designed with anime in mind, but also sales of real life toys, so the designs must be practical for both purposes.
Exhibit 2 – Feel like a pilot! Experience the size of a giant robot!
The second exhibit looks at how the size of robots in anime has changed over time.
In the 1980s, giant robots became smaller almost as if they were practical machinery, and at the same time, their depictions became more realistic. In recent times, robots have become larger and more fantastic, yet still grounded in reality.
The exhibit shows the scale of robots from anime in real-life size.
Exhibit 3 – The internal mechanisms of giant robots
Next, the exhibition will look at the internal mechanisms of giant robots. A meticulous level of design goes into these creations and the interior of robots is now the focus of many toys and model kits.
Exhibit 4 – A giant robot painting by Kazutaka Miyatake (Studio Nue)
Kazutaka Miyatake (Studio Nue) has created a huge painting with the theme of giant robots especially for this exhibition. Please enjoy the robot world depicted by Miyatake on the large screen that only a museum can offer!
In addition, the work of Studio Nue, the studio to which Miyatake belongs, will also be introduced in a special exhibition!
Merchandise
A wide variety of goods will be on sale, including a guidebook, hoodies, badges and more.
Venue Information
Location: Sunshine City Exhibition Hall B, Bunka Kaikan Bldg., (4th Floor), 3-ch?me-1-1 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-8630
Dates: 21st December – 13th January 2025
Opening Times: 10:00 to 18:00 daily.
Entry Cost
- Adults – 2,200 yen
- Junior and high school student (ID required) – 1,600 yen
- Primary school children – 800 yen
- Pre-school children – Free (must be accompanied by paying adult)
It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance via the official website. On the day tickets will be available near the entrance to the venue but may be limited depending on demand.
Entry Bonus
One original sticker (1 of 4 types, selected at random) will be gifted to all visitors to the Tokyo exhibit (subject to availability).
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