Learn Gainax style anime production method at Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha!

Otaku culture represents Japan's world-class entertainment culture.
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a work that has had a huge impact on otaku culture and continues to produce new works.

Did you know that there is an anime production company related to Evangelion in Miharu-cho, Tamura-gun, Fukushima Prefecture?
Fukushima Gainax is a subsidiary of Eva's production company Gainax (rights are currently owned by Color).
This time, we will introduce you to the anime museum operated by Fukushima Gainax!

What is Gainax?

Gainax is an anime production company that previously produced Neon Genesis Evangelion.
The origin of the company's name is the addition of an "X" to the word "gaina", which means "big or amazing" in the dialects of Tottori and Shimane prefectures.

Established in 1984 led by Toshio Okada.
His works include Hideaki Anno, famous for ``Evangelion'' and ``Shin Godzilla,'' and Takami Akai of ``Princess Maker,'' and had many influences on the otakus of the time, including ``Aim for the Top!'' and ``Nadia: The Secret World.'' We have given birth to masterpieces that we have given to the world.

In the age of color, he dared to create an entirely black-and-white story, and created Japan's first and last OLA (Original Laser Disc Animation), ``Flame Transfer Student.'' It is often talked about in the neighborhood.

Even after director Anno left, masterpieces such as ``Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann'' have been produced.

In January 2015, Fukushima Gainax Co., Ltd. was established as a subsidiary by reusing an abandoned school in Miharu-cho, Tamura-gun, Fukushima Prefecture.
We produce animation and operate the museum.

Fantasy and art museum Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha

``Museum of Fantasy and Art Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha'' is an animation museum that reuses the school building of the former Miharu Municipal Sakura Junior High School, which was closed down.

Fukushima Sakura Yugakusha was opened for the purpose of creating local employment and developing a tourist base for Fukushima's recovery from the earthquake.
There, you can experience the work of an animator while learning the flow of animation production.

There are spaces for permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions, and the permanent exhibition features an ``experience at an anime production site'' and an ``exhibition of original anime reproductions.''

Experience the anime production scene at the Gainax Anime Etiquette Exhibition!

The main permanent exhibition is the ``Gainax Anime Techniques'' exhibition, which is a facility where you can relive the anime production process.
Even though it's an experience of the production process, all you have to do is look at comical character panels that represent the animation production team, so it's great that you can learn while having fun.

Animation production with character panels is fun

Moreover, there is another way to enjoy this panel.

A panel of people who appear to be busy but happy at first glance.
However, if you look behind the scenes...?

Behind the fun-filled side, there is a real feeling...!

Gege!
Looks like it's going to be really hard!

Yes, there is literally something behind these character panels!
I wonder what will happen to the children's dreams for the future after seeing the true side of animators who are so funny that it's so funny (lol)
Well, studying social studies is also a good way to know both their public appearances and their true intentions!
Let's laugh and learn about the real situation!

By the way, the work used in the etiquette exhibition is that "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann"!
Reproductions of the original paintings are also used, so it's definitely worth seeing!

Special exhibitions such as anime original art exhibitions are also popular!

In addition to the permanent exhibition, we also hold special exhibitions regularly.
There are plenty of projects other than anime, such as original art exhibitions of popular anime works, the history of special effects works, cat photo exhibitions, and more, so it's a good idea to check out the official page!

There is also an exhibition space for works by Osaka University of Arts on the second floor, so it's fun to find the diamonds in the rough that will become big names in the future!

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