The official Dandadan art exhibition will head to Fukuoka and Osaka this winter
Following a successful run in Tokyo and its current showing in Hiroshima, the first-ever original art exhibition for the hit manga “Dandadan” has announced its next two locations.
The “Dandadan Gengaten” exhibition will travel to Fukuoka from December 29, 2025, to January 25, 2026, and to Osaka from February 7 to March 8, 2026.
“Dandadan,” written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu, is a hugely popular supernatural action-comedy series serialized on Shueisha’s “Shonen Jump+” app, with over 10 million copies in circulation.
The exhibition celebrates the manga’s unique blend of occult horror, sci-fi battles, and romantic comedy through a massive display of original artwork and immersive video productions.
This is the only exhibition where fans can get an up-close look at Tatsu’s dynamic and meticulously detailed original drawings.
The collection is extensive, featuring 94 original manuscript pages, 180 high-quality replicas, and 32 handwritten story drafts (“names”), offering a deep dive into the creative process.
In addition to the artwork, the exhibition includes life-sized figures of the main characters, Momo and Okarun, photo spots that allow visitors to step into famous scenes from the manga, and approximately 200 types of exclusive limited-edition merchandise.
Exhibition Areas
The venue is structured into six distinct areas, each dedicated to a different facet of the “Dandadan” world and visitors are greeted with a special video production that immediately draws visitors into the story.
- Chapter 1: Character Introductions
A deep dive into the series’ vibrant characters, including Momo, Okarun, and Seiko.
- Chapter 2: The Occult
Experience the bizarre world of ghosts, aliens, and strange phenomena unique to “Dandadan.”
- Chapter 3: Making of Dandadan
An exploration of the manga’s creation, featuring an exclusive interview with author Yukinobu Tatsu and a public display of the original manuscript pages from the first three chapters.
- Chapter 4: Occultic Battles
A thrilling collection of original art from the manga’s most intense battle scenes.
- Chapter 5: Romantic Comedy
A showcase of the sweet and humorous moments that define the characters’ relationships.
- Chapter 6: Emotion
Relive the heart-pounding and moving moments from the story’s climactic scenes.
New Venue Information
- Fukuoka Exhibition
- Dates: Monday, December 29, 2025 – Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Venue: Fukuoka Mitsukoshi 9th Floor, Mitsukoshi Gallery
- Osaka Exhibition
- Dates: Saturday, February 7, 2026 – Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Venue: Namba Parks Museum
Ticket information for the Fukuoka and Osaka venues will be announced at a later date via the exhibition’s official website and social media channels.
Event Summary
| calendar_month DATE | Dec 29 2025 - Mar 09 2025 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | ALL DAY |
| payments Cost | from ¥1,300 |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | |
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| map Area | Fukuoka Osaka |
| category CATEGORY | Anime/Manga Exhibition |
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