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From Saturday, October 7, 2023 to Sunday, January 28, 2024, the "Fishing Mania Sanpei 50th Anniversary Exhibition" will be held at the Yokote Masuda Manga Museum in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture!
Who is Sanpei the Fisherman?
"Tsurikichi Sanpeithat ran in Kodansha's"Weekly Shonen Magazine"from 1973 to 1983, spanning 10 years. It is the representative work of the late Takao Yaguchi, who was born in the former Nishinaruse Village, Ogachi District, Akita Prefecture (now Yokote City, Akita Prefecture).
I'm sure everyone over 40, especially men, has seen or read this at least once
It remains a popular classic in the nature and fishing-themed manga genre to this day, with sequels and one-off works frequently released, and as of October 2020, the total number of copies of the book published reached 50 million
What is Yokote Masuda Manga Museum?
The Yokote City Masuda Manga Museum, located in Masuda-cho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture,is the first museum in Japan to be established with "original manga drawings" as its theme. Itcurrentlyhouses over 450,000 original manga drawings, making it the largest collection in Japan.
In addition to works by artists from Akita, the museum also exhibits works by famous artists such as Osamu Tezuka, Shigeru Mizuki, Monkey Punch, and Momoko Sakura, as well as holding special exhibitions and events for popular manga such as Evangelion and Bleach, contributing to the dissemination of information about manga culture
For many years since the museum's opening, Takao Yaguchi himself served as honorary director, but he passed away in 2020 at the age of 81. Currently, Yoshihiro Takahashi (from Higashinaruse Village, Ogachi District, Akita Prefecture), famous for his representative work "Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin," has succeeded him as the second honorary director.
Here's what the exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sanpei the Fisherman's Birth has to offer!
The special website has the following comment:
Fifty years have passed since the start of its serialization in Weekly Shonen Magazine in 1973, and it remains a beloved and unique fishing manga. We will be holding an exhibition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the birth of "Tsurikichi Sanpei." The charm of "Tsurikichi Sanpei," which has been passed down through generations of manga artists and fans who love Sanpei, will be conveyed in its entirety and will continue to be passed down to future generations without fading, and we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Tsurikichi Sanpei," which has connected various people and communities.
As this comment states, the contents of the project show that not only the museum but the entire city of Yokote and Masuda town are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the birth of "Fishing Maniac Sanpei"!
ⒸYaguchi Productions
Sanpei will appear not only at the museum but also in various places in Yokote and Masuda!
Sanpei-themed wrappings have appeared everywhere, including flags outside the museum and elevators inside the building. There are also tapestries at JR Yokote Station. There will also be a stamp rally, and Sanpei will be appearing in various places throughout the town
Additionally, two roadside stations, "Michi-no-Eki Akita Port" and "Michi-no-Eki Nishime," are simultaneouslyexhibitions of reproductions of original artwork by Takao Yaguchi. These exhibitions are free to view and will run until October 31st.
Information about Yokote Station and the museum is available in the announcements section of the special website!
Fishing ticket-style admission tickets will be available, along with admission benefits and original merchandise for sale
The admission ticket is designed to look like a fishing ticket, which any angler would say, "I know what you mean!" In addition, all paid visitors will receive an A5-sized commemorative card
They'll also be selling original museum merchandise to commemorate their 50th anniversary. Andit looks like they'll be selling lucky bags during the New Year's season!I wonder what's inside...
Limited-time collaboration cafe menu available
The manga cafe inside the museum will also be offering limited-time collaboration menus, including curry and Sanpei Sundays with a Sanpei straw hat motif, all of which look great on social media
summary
The main attraction is of course the Yokote Masuda Manga Museum, but the "Fishing Freak Sanpei 50th Anniversary Exhibition" is a grand event that ultimately involves the city and the local area
The event runs for a long period, so it's easy to visit. If you're planning a trip to Akita, it might be worth considering as one of your destinations
For more details, please check the special website below
Date: October 7, 2023 (Sat) - January 28, 2024 (Sun)
Closed: October 17th (Tuesday), November 21st (Tuesday), December 19th (Tuesday), January 16th, 2024 (Tuesday)
Venue: Yokote Masuda Manga Museum, 1st floor Convention Hall
Address: 285 Masudashinmachi, Masudacho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, 019-0701
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (last entrance 17:30)
Admission fees: Adults 1,000 yen / High school students 700 yen / Middle school students 500 yen / Elementary school students 300 yen / Preschoolers free
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