This manga is perfect for people who are new to manga or want to understand it and appreciate it as an art form, and what better way to experience it than in a commemorative exhibition in Tokyo? Moreover, Araki’s art is magically bizarre, as the title suggests, with vivid colors, futuristic style, and funky settings. Boasting more than 121 volumes currently, this manga is one of the most voluminous in history and it is well received in part for depicting a family set in the late 19 th to the 21 st century, with frequent references to Western popular culture, including rock music. It consists of 8 parts which chronicle the Joestar family and their biggest supernatural foes. Don’t miss this chance to experience original and modern Japanese art while in Japan!įor those who are not familiar with Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, it was originally published in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1987 until 2004.
The National Art Center is open from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM, with the last admission 30 minutes before closing, and it is always closed on Tuesdays.
Tickets start at 1,600 yen for adults with some discount offered for students. In honor of the 30 year anniversary of the first publication of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, the National Art Center in Nogizaka has opened their exhibition “Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition: Ripples of Adventure,” which will run until October 1, 2018. Araki, who is originally from Sendai, Miyagi, has been drawing manga since his first year of high school and is best known for his long-running series, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, which was first published in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1987 and has sold over 100 million copies domestically. Hirohiko Araki is one of Japan’s most well-regarded Manga artists who has been recognized internationally for his unique designs as well as within Japan for his magical storytelling abilities.
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