Groundbreaking Manga Exhibit Set to Debut at San Francisco Fine Arts Museum This September!
Dive into the world of iconic manga legends like Fujio Akatsuka and Eiichiro Oda, exploring their masterpieces and lasting impact!
de Young Museum to Host First Major Manga Exhibition in the U.S.
On January 27, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's de Young Museum announced an exciting upcoming event: the first major manga exhibition in the United States. Titled “Art of Manga,” this groundbreaking exhibit will run from September 27, 2025, to January 26, 2026.
Celebrating Manga as an Art Form
The “Art of Manga” exhibition will showcase works from renowned artists including:
- Fujio Akatsuka
- Hirohiko Araki
- Tetsuya Chiba
- Eiichiro Oda
- Gengoroh Tagame
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Keiichi Tanaami
- Jiro Taniguchi
- Kazumi Yamashita
- Mari Yamazaki
- Fumi Yoshinaga
The museum describes this exhibit as the first in the Americas to explore manga as a legitimate art form, highlighting its innovative nature and the evocatively drawn artwork that characterizes the genre.
What to Expect
Visitors can look forward to:
- Over 700 pieces of manga art on display
- An exploration of artistic styles and genres
- Insights into editorial and production processes
- Discussions on manga and identity
- A deep dive into digital manga, including Kodansha's K MANGA service
- Topics on rights, piracy, and fandom
Admission Details
As of now, the museum has not disclosed the admission fee for the exhibition. The de Young Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, operating between 9:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. PT.
For more information, visit the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's website.
Sources: Email correspondence, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's website