Ishinomori Manga Museum

Shotaro Ishinomori returns with heroes from across generations!

  • Cultural Spaces
  • Ishinomori Manga Museum 1st floor entrance hall | The entrance hall has been completely remodeled, with an information desk based on the motif of "Cyborg 009." Characters from Ishinomori's works pop up here and there, creating a unique worldview that only a Manga Museum can offer, raising expectations for the experience that is about to begin.

    Ishinomori Manga Museum 1st floor entrance hall | The entrance hall has been completely remodeled, with an information desk based on the motif of "Cyborg 009." Characters from Ishinomori's works pop up here and there, creating a unique worldview that only a Manga Museum can offer, raising expectations for the experience that is about to begin.

  • The World of Cyborg 009 | Experience the birth scene of Shotaro Ishinomori's life work, "Cyborg 009," from the adult generation who were familiar with it in real time, to small children who will meet the cyborgs for the first time here.

    The World of Cyborg 009 | Experience the birth scene of Shotaro Ishinomori's life work, "Cyborg 009," from the adult generation who were familiar with it in real time, to small children who will meet the cyborgs for the first time here.

  • The World of Kamen Rider | "Kamen Rider" is known by both children of the Showa and Heisei eras alike. The transforming hero who has continued to evolve with the times is here, from the first Kamen Rider to the latest one.

    The World of Kamen Rider | "Kamen Rider" is known by both children of the Showa and Heisei eras alike. The transforming hero who has continued to evolve with the times is here, from the first Kamen Rider to the latest one.

  • Ishinomori Manga Pop-ups | Ishinomori characters pop out from a giant manga page, creating an object that embodies the concept and message of the Manga Museum.

    Ishinomori Manga Pop-ups | Ishinomori characters pop out from a giant manga page, creating an object that embodies the concept and message of the Manga Museum.

  • Ishinomori Manga Museum
  • The World of Cyborg 009 | Experience the birth scene of Shotaro Ishinomori's life work, "Cyborg 009," from the adult generation who were familiar with it in real time, to small children who will meet the cyborgs for the first time here.
  • The World of Kamen Rider | "Kamen Rider" is known by both children of the Showa and Heisei eras alike. The transforming hero who has continued to evolve with the times is here, from the first Kamen Rider to the latest one.
  • Ishinomori Manga Pop-ups | Ishinomori characters pop out from a giant manga page, creating an object that embodies the concept and message of the Manga Museum.

Photo: Forward Stroke inc.

About the Project

Overview "Everyone! Sorry to have kept you waiting!"
Shotaro Ishinomori has returned to Ishinomaki with heroes from across generations to invigorate everyone.
Ishinomori Manga Museum, a space that gives dreams and courage to people of all ages, from children to adults, is back!
-- 1F: Entrance hall, Shotaro Ishinomori introduction corner, Video hall
-- 2F: Permanent exhibition room, special exhibition room
-- 3F: Library, multimedia workshop
Issues/Themes It has attracted a lot of attention as a symbol of the earthquake recovery, but rather than making a special appeal for the earthquake recovery, the given requirement was to create a facility where visitors could enter the world of the artwork and enjoy their time here, with the key phrase being "Dreams for children. Courage for adults."
Another issue is that, 11 years after the opening, an increasing number of people are familiar with "Kamen Rider," one of Ishinomori's signature works, but do not recognize that the original work is by "Shotaro Ishinomori."
Space Solution/Realization When the facility first opened, the exhibits were aimed at core fans who were familiar with Shotaro Ishinomori, but the latest renovation has been undertaken with a view to making it easier for people to experience Ishinomori's work for the first time, and has been structured in a way that will not disappoint the expectations of everyone who comes here, from children to adults, who want to see the works.
The rights came from a wide range of sources, including graphics, Video, and audio, but everyone was so kind and supportive that it was truly miraculous that this exhibition was even made possible.

Basic Information

Client Ishinomaki City
Services Provided Design, Layout, Production, Construction
Our Team Design, Layout: Masashi Koyama, Erina Yuasa, Kimiko Hashimoto
Project Management: Atsushi Kudo
Produced by: Toshinari Sawabata, Yoshiaki Kikuchi, Takayuki Abe, Tomoya Umemoto, Kazumi Nakajima
Awards "32nd Display Industry Award" Excellence Award (Trade and Industry Commerce and Information Policy Bureau Director-General Award)
"DSA Space Design Award 2013" Space Design Association Special Award, Reconstruction Support Award
Location Miyagi Prefecture
Open March 2013
Website https://www.mangattan.jp/manga/
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