The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune -"The Ghost in the Shell" and The Path of Creation-
Setagaya Literary Museum
Until Aug 17
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Masamune Shirow
Shirow Masamune, creator of the immensely popular manga The Ghost in the Shell, made his major debut with Appleseed in 1985, going on to launch The Ghost in the Shell series in 1989. He adopted futuristic technology that had yet to spread in the public conscious with his unique perspective, and his worldview, one that seemed to predict our modern information society, fascinated countless readers. His highly detailed drawings, the immense volume of information in the plotting, and his text that escapes beyond the borders, brought passion to his works and stirred the imagination of the readers. The worldview of Shirow Masamune, woven with his deep philosophical explorations, influenced numerous subsequent creators, giving rise to works in a wide range of genres.
Black Magic, an early story collection, depicted a world governed by a super-giant computer called Nemesis. Appleseed is an SF action manga that depicts former SWAT officers Deunan and Briareos, the latter a full-body cyborg, as they survive in an abandoned city after the end of World War Five. Dominion is a work that comically depicts Leona and her beloved squad of Bonaparte-class small sized tanks in their struggle against a gang of villains and warriors. The Ghost in the Shell depicts the struggles of Public Security Section 9 under the direct control of the Prime Minister. Orion is a fantasy work that depicts the struggles of extremely ancient wizards and the gods they summon surrounding the magical nine-headed Nāga. This exhibition traces the works of Shirow Masamune, covering both his Analog Manuscripts and Digital Manuscripts, through his wide range of output up to his current activities, accompanied by a plethora of books and comments from the artist, and even touching on his personal side. Enjoy the first large scale exhibition by Shirow Masamune, an amalgamation of the manga and SF exhibits held by the Setagaya Literary Museum to date, as we approach our 30th anniversary.
Black Magic, an early story collection, depicted a world governed by a super-giant computer called Nemesis. Appleseed is an SF action manga that depicts former SWAT officers Deunan and Briareos, the latter a full-body cyborg, as they survive in an abandoned city after the end of World War Five. Dominion is a work that comically depicts Leona and her beloved squad of Bonaparte-class small sized tanks in their struggle against a gang of villains and warriors. The Ghost in the Shell depicts the struggles of Public Security Section 9 under the direct control of the Prime Minister. Orion is a fantasy work that depicts the struggles of extremely ancient wizards and the gods they summon surrounding the magical nine-headed Nāga. This exhibition traces the works of Shirow Masamune, covering both his Analog Manuscripts and Digital Manuscripts, through his wide range of output up to his current activities, accompanied by a plethora of books and comments from the artist, and even touching on his personal side. Enjoy the first large scale exhibition by Shirow Masamune, an amalgamation of the manga and SF exhibits held by the Setagaya Literary Museum to date, as we approach our 30th anniversary.
Schedule Now in session | Apr 12 (Sat) 2025-Aug 17 (Sun) 2025 64 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1500; University and High School Students, Seniors 65 & Over ¥900; Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥450; Persons with Disability Certificates ¥750 | ||||
| Website | https://www.shirow-masamune-ex.jp/ | ||||
| Venue | Setagaya Literary Museum http://www.setabun.or.jp/index.html | ||||
| Location | 1-10-10 Minami Karasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-0062 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from the South exit of Roka-koen Station on the Keo line; From the North exit of Chitose-Funabashi Station on the Odakyu Odawara line, take the Keio bus towards to Chitose-karasuyama Station. The venue is 5 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 03-5374-9111 | ||||
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