Takashimaya Yokohama Store has announced a special exhibition centred on the Japanese animation studio Eiken. Titled “50 Years With the Sazae-san Series: The World of Eiken’s Animation,” the exhibition will begin on August 4 and touch on Eiken’s long history of animation such as Sazae-san which has been running since 1969, Tetsujin 28-go, 8 Man, and more.

Chapter 1: Eiken Classical

This section of the exhibition will feature 11 nostalgic anime series such as Tetsujin 28-go and 8 Man.

Chapter 2: 50 Years of Anime History

Cel animations and manga artwork for 27 series from the past 50 years, such as Glass Mask, will be showcased.

Chapter 3: 50 Years of Sazae-san

170 works, such as cel animations and background artwork, of Sazae-san, which has been airing since 1969, will be displayed.

Tetsujin 28-go Photospot

Commemorative Merchandise

A4 Folder | ¥440

Dolomite Coasters | ¥1,100

Sazae-san Ivorn Tote Bag | ¥3,520

Manga Design A4 Folder | ¥385

The exhibition will be split into three ‘chapters,’ or areas, with around 400 pieces of animation and artwork displayed. Fans of Eiken’s series can also get their hands on exclusive merchandise, snap a photo at the photospot, and more.

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