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Prescriptions for Essay Manga Exhibition

Sep 18, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 · KADOKAWA Musashino Museum, Tokorozawa · Saitama

Dates

  • Sep 18, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027

About this event

Summary
Prescriptions for the Soul: An Essay Manga Exhibition at Kadowaka Musashino Museum.

Highlights
• Approximately 400 original artworks by 27 artists.
• Traces history of essay manga from 1970s to present.
• 50 recommended works categorized by themes as "prescriptions".
• Features works by Sakura Momoko, Masuda Mili, Yabe Taro, and Mamekichi Mameko.

Details
The Kadowaka Cultural Foundation is hosting this exhibition featuring essay-style manga that resonate with the heart. The display includes works created based on authors' personal experiences and knowledge, tracing the evolution from shōjo manga in the 1970s, through reportage manga in the 1980s, childcare essay manga in the 1990s, to current digital comics and social media publications. In addition to storyboards and concept notes, 50 selected works are introduced as "prescriptions" categorized by themes such as "family," allowing visitors to discover the perfect essay manga that resonates with their current needs and emotions.

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