Major Art and Anime Exhibits in Tokyo for October, November, December 2025 by Tokyo Excess / Anime Blog Tracker

Major Art and Anime Exhibits in Tokyo for October, November, December 2025

The major exhibitions are easy, but the small rotating exhibits are often announced only shortly before they are on. I have compiled a list of exhibits for both anime and art in the city out of interest. Always confirm the exhibit details with the actual museum or venue website, as I could have made a mistake. For myself, there are at least six exhibits or events this fall that really interest me. When I was in Tokyo in May there were a good half a dozen show / exhibits I really wanted to see. There are some Hokusai and Van Gogh exhibits and many anime / game exhibits for SPY X FAMILY, 30th Anniversary Evangelion Art, Yuru Camp 10th Anniversary Art, City Hunter, and Capcom that are notable in these months. There are literally hundreds of smaller exhibits to look at if you really dig down. I'm only covering selected highlights.UPDATES:Yakuza - Like a Dragon Exhibit for November thru December recently.Eureka Seven 20th Anniversary Exhibition December thru early January. Akihabara UDXAKIBA_ICHI and AKIBA_SQUARE exhibition spacesEvents at this venue are often transient and not announced far in advance. It primarily serves as a commercial and event space. Akihabara UDX often hosts IT, anime, and general commercial events. Anime Tokyo Station (Anime Tokyo)TV Anime "SPY×FAMILY" Special Exhibition A special exhibition on the globally acclaimed TV anime SPY×FAMILY. It will feature scene panels, life-size character panels, photo spots, and an AR experience to immerse visitors in the world of the animeAugust 16, 2025 – November 9, 2025Digimon Adventure 02 & Magical DoReMi ANIME 25TH ANNIVERSARY JOINT EXHIBITIONA joint exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of both Digimon Adventure 02 and Magical DoReMi November 15, 2025 – February 15, 2026This commemorates the milestones of two popular anime franchises. Animate Ikebukuro / Akihabarahttps://www.animate.co.jp/en/spacegalleria/ikebukuro/ Animate stores frequently host rotating small-scale promotional pop-up shops and themed merchandise corners, often changing monthly, which are typically announced closer to the dates. Animate is one of the largest chains of anime and manga retail stores in Japan. Artizon MuseumJam Session: The Ishibashi Foundation Collection × YAMASHIRO Chikako × SHIGA Lieko In the midst ofOctober 11, 2025 – January 12, 2026The museum often features modern and contemporary art, as well as works from the Ishibashi Foundation Collection. 特集コーナー展示安井曾太郎 (Special Feature Exhibition: Yasui Sōtarō)A feature display focusing on the work of Japanese modern painter Yasui Sōtarō.October 11, 2025 – January 12, 2026Yasui Sōtarō (1888-1955) was a prominent figure in modern Japanese oil painting. Azabudai Hills GalleryMasatoshi Hamada Exhibition "Flying Clouds Crossing the Sky"October 19, 2025 - December 21, 2025 Creative Museum TokyoThe origin of "manga" and "anime" is Hokusai (HOKUSAI－ぜんぶ、北斎のしわざでした。展)This landmark exhibition celebrates Katsushika Hokusai, Japan’s most iconic artist, whose legendary Great Wave rivals the Mona Lisa in global recognition. Known for his prolific output, eccentric lifestyle, and foundational influence on manga and anime, Hokusai left behind over 30,000 works. With full cooperation from Mitsuru Urakami—owner of the world’s finest Hokusai Manga collection—the show features over 400 pieces, including rare hand-drawn illustrations, all 15 volumes of Hokusai Manga, and masterpieces like Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji and 102 Views of Mt. Fuji. Through dynamic exhibition design highlighting visual techniques that shaped modern Japanese pop culture, visitors can immerse themselves in the creative genius of Hokusai, 200 years ahead of his time.September 13 – November 30, 2025The Great Capcom Exhibition - Game Creation that Fascinates the WorldAfter touring Osaka, Nagoya, and Tottori, the Capcom exhibition arrives at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in fall 2025, showcasing the creative evolution of iconic game series like Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter through original artwork, design materials, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge technology, inviting visitors to rediscover Japan’s influential game culture.December 20, 2025 – February 2, 2026https://creative-museum.tokyo/exhibitions/?lang=enDESIGNART TOKYO 2025A citywide design and art festival, scheduled for fall 2025, with the theme "Brave – The Pursuit of Instinctive Beauty," encouraging creators to express authentic ideas and intuition in their work, spanning design, art, interiors, fashion, and technology.https://www.designart.jp/en/October 31 - November 9, 2025This happens concurrently, too.Art Week Tokyohttps://www.artweektokyo.com/en/More focused on the art world happening from November 5–9, 202521_21 Design Sight, RoppongiWHAT IF ?An exhibition centered around the conceptual question of "What If?". Details on the specific design themes are not provided but it is an exploration of possibilities in design.July 4, 2025 – November 3, 202521_21 DESIGN SIGHT focuses on exhibitions that explore the potential and influence of design. DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, OdaibaEnsemble Stars!! Collaboration CampaignA commercial collaboration campaign between the shopping center and the popular mobile rhythm game Ensemble Stars!!October 1, 2025 – December 19, 2025This is a commercial event typically involving merchandise, photo spots, and in-mall activities tied to the anime/game franchise. "Detective Conan Land" A themed event related to the popular manga and anime series Detective Conan (Case Closed). October 11, 2025 – January 12, 2026This is a commercial, themed attraction based on the long-running series. Edo-Tokyo MuseumHistory and Folklore of Musashino: From the Collection of the Former Musashino Folklore Museum (Permanent Museum is still closed for renovations)An exhibition showcasing historical and folklore materials from the Musashino region, utilizing the collections of the former Musashino Folklore Museum (Note: This exhibition is listed for the Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum, which is managed by the same organization).July 19, 2025 – December 14, 2025The Edo-Tokyo Museum and its affiliated Open-Air Architectural Museum focus on the history and culture of Tokyo (formerly Edo). Gallery AaMo, Tokyo DomeMusical "Touken Ranbu" 10th Anniversary Ranbu ExhibitionOctober 30 - November 30th, 2025 Series 30th Anniversary Suikoden I & II Exhibition ~Fantasy Museum~ December 6, 2025 - January 12, 2026 Harajuku Laforet MuseumNeighborhood 30th Anniversary ExhibitionAn exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Japanese streetwear brand Neighborhood. September 29, 2025 – October 5, 2025This is a commercial and cultural exhibition celebrating a major Japanese fashion brand. The museum hosts a variety of temporary fashion, art, and pop culture events. Hikarie Building GalleriesCheck website.https://www.hikarie8.com/en/Shibuya Hikarie is a complex that includes an event hall (Hikarie Hall) and various art spaces (e.g., 8/ Court, Cube) which host short-term, rotating events. Schedules are typically announced closer to the event dates. The building is a hub for fashion, culture, and business in Shibuya. Hokusai MuseumBijin-ga (Pictures of Beautiful Women)This exhibition traces the changes in Hokusai's style, including his contribution to the bijinga genre, and features works by his contemporaries like Utamaro.September 16 – November 24, 2025 Matsuya Ginza 8F Event SquareTsu-tsu-mu: Design Typology for Care and Inclusion ExhibitionAn exhibition exploring the concept of "wrapping" (tsu-tsu-mu) as a design methodology, examining it from multiple perspectives to uncover its role in care and inclusion, from traditional Japanese origata to contemporary products and architecture.September 26, 2025 – October 13, 2025Organized by the Japan Design Committee, this exhibition explores a Japanese aesthetic and design concept. Usamaru Exhibition.A cute, rabbit character released as a LINE sticker on August 6, 2014. Usamaru quickly became a hit.November 26, 2025 – December 9, 2025 Miraikan MuseumThe museum often hosts special, large-scale science and technology exhibitions. Miraikan is Japan's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Mori Art MuseumThe Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future ForestA major retrospective of the work of contemporary Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, covering his architectural journey and philosophy over the past 25 years. It will feature scale models, plans, and full-size installations.July 2, 2025 – November 9, 2025Sou Fujimoto is a globally recognized architect, also known as the design producer for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Roppongi Crossing 2025: What Passes Is Time. We Are Eternal.The 9th edition of the Mori Art Museum's exhibition series that provides an overview of the Japanese contemporary art scene, focusing on the current trends and promising young artists.December 3, 2025 – March 29, 2026This is a recurring, highly anticipated triennial exhibition for Japanese contemporary art. Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT)MOT’s 30th Anniversary ExhibitionChoreographies of the EverydayAki Sasamoto’s Life Laboratory23 August – 24 November, 2025A large-scale exhibition featuring the work of over 30 artists and collectives from multiple generations and geographies. National Art Center, RoppongiOver a dozen different art exhibitions during this period with bigger ones for:Prism of the Real: Making Art in Japan 1989-2010September 3 (Wed), 2025 - December 8 (Mon), 2025BVLGARI KALEIDOS: COLORS, CULTURES AND CRAFTSSeptember 17 (Wed), 2025 - December 15 (Mon), 2025https://www.nact.jp/english/exhibition_special/Hosting exhibitions by various artist associations during this period, covering a range of traditional and contemporary art forms. National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT)Various exibitions.https://www.momat.go.jp/en/exhibitions National Museum of Western ArtImpressionist Interiors: Intimacy, Decoration, Modernity A special exhibition exploring Impressionist art with a focus on interior scenes, domestic intimacy, decoration, and modern life.October 25, 2025 – February 15, 2026 Black Lines Speak: Dürer's “Three Great Books” WoodcutsAn exhibition of prints and drawings featuring the woodcuts from Albrecht Dürer's influential "Three Great Books": The Apocalypse, The Life of the Virgin, and The Great Passion.October 25, 2025 – February 15, 2026Dürer was a pivotal figure in the Northern Renaissance, and his woodcuts are masterpieces of the medium. Nezu MuseumSpecial Exhibition for the 1200th Birthday of Ariwara no Narihira: The Tales of Ise—Courtly Love and Poems Reflected in the ArtsA celebratory exhibition featuring calligraphy, paintings, and crafts inspired by The Tales of Ise, a classic collection of poetic tales mostly centered on the court poet Ariwara no Narihira.November 1 – December 7, 2025The exhibition marks the 1200th anniversary of Ariwara no Narihira's birth (825–880). The Tales of Ise has had a multifaceted influence on Japanese culture and art since the Heian period. Seibu Gallery IkebukuroCheck the website.https://www.sogo-seibu.jp/ikebukuro/topics/?cateid=1Hosts various events, including anime exhibits.Shibuya Beam GalleryYakuza - Like a Dragon 20th Anniversary ExhibitionArt and production materials on display and you can also have wedding / divorce ceremonies with your favourite character from the game.November 28 - December 22, 2025 Shueisha Manga Art Heritage Tokyo Gallery Oh! great x Kishi Omori "SCALE GIRLS / SCALE ARMS": A visual art exhibition. June 3 – October 5, 2025This is a very small museum. Drop by if you’re at Teamlab or the Azabudai Hills Gallery. Shibuya PARCO MuseumKemio Photo Exhibition A photography exhibition by the popular Japanese YouTube creator and fashion personality, Kemio. October 3 (Fri) – October 20 (Mon), 2025Tokyo Solamachi, Tokyo Skytree TownYuru Camp △ 10th Anniversary Exhibition Event5F Space 634https://www.yurucamp-ex.com/November 15 - November 24, 2025Sunshine City Exhibition Hall, Ikebukuro Attack on Memory ～記憶への進撃～」をバンダイナムコ Cross Store 東京で開催！https://sunshinecity.jp/en/event/September 26, 2025 – November 9, 2025Suntory Museum of Art, RoppongiEkin: A Genius Painter from Tosa at the End of the Edo PeriodKinzō, known affectionately as “Ekin-san,” was a Tosa painter whose vivid folding screens depicting bright Kabuki scenes became a cherished part of Kōchi’s summer festivals, where their candlelit displays still leave lasting impressions in the midsummer night.September 10 to November 3, 2025NEGORO ― The Art of Fascinating Lacquerware in Red and BlackNovember 22, 2025 to January 12, 2026 Terada Warehouse (Shinegawa)Various exhibits.https://www.terrada.co.jp/en/news/?news_year=2025 Just finished hosting a Ghibli 3D exhibit. Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYACheck website.https://tokyoanimecenter.jpYou must use the Japanese language version to get exhibition info.Located on the 2nd floor of Shibuya MODI and hosts revolving exhibitions of popular anime, manga, and games. Seems to mainly be popup stores these days - check the nearby QFront building with the Starbucks overlooking Shibuya Crossing for piles of popup anime stores and figure displays. Tokyo Big Sight Design Festa Vol. 62Festival where artists of all genres—illustrators, painters, sculptors, fashion designers, accessory creators, photographers, and more—can exhibit and sell their unique, original works directly to the public.Nov 15 - 16, 2025Tokyo City View (Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 52nd floor)All of Evangelion, 30th Anniversary ExhibitionNov 14, 2025 - Jan 12, 2026https://ao-eva.exhibit.jp/The Evangelion series celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025 with the TV anime "Neon Genesis Evangelion" starting broadcast on October 4, 1995. This will exhibit production materials related to the work, such as colourful cel drawings of TV anime that have not been exhibited together until now, as well as intricately drawn original drawings and settings. In addition, the digital production materials used in the new theatrical version series will also be exhibited for the first time. Tokyo Metropolition Art MuseumVan Gogh's Home: The Van Gogh Museum. The Painter's Legacy, the Family Collection, the Ongoing StoryA major special exhibition featuring works and artifacts from the world-renowned Van Gogh Museum, focusing on the painter, his family's collection, and his enduring legacy.September 12 – December 21, 2025This offers a rare opportunity to view a significant collection of Vincent Van Gogh's work outside of the Netherlands. Tokyo National MuseumShared Horizons: A Journey through Korean CultureA special program and guided tours focused on a journey through Korean culture.September 23 (Tue) – November 16 (Sun), 2025 Held in the Asian Gallery (Toyokan). National Treasure: The Ashura Statue of Kohfukuji Temple (TNM & TOPPAN MUSEUM THEATER) A high-definition, immersive theater experience of the famous Ashura Statue, a National Treasure of Japan located at Kohfukuji Temple in Nara. September 23 (Tue) – December 21 (Sun), 2025The Ashura statue is one of the most celebrated examples of classical Japanese Buddhist sculpture. This is a special viewing using digital technology. Tokyo Node Check website.https://tokyonode.jp/events/index.html "Ghost in the Shell exhibition" from January 30 to April 5, 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the sci-fi franchise with original drawings, concept art, and interactive installations. Ueno Royal Museum正倉院 THE SHOW (Shōsōin THE SHOW)An exhibition centered around the treasures of the Shōsōin, the Imperial storehouse at Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, featuring items from the 8th century Silk Road. The Shōsōin treasures are rarely exhibited outside of Nara and offer a unique window into the material culture of the Nara period.September 20 – November 9, 2025City Hunter 40th Anniversary Original Art ExhibitionCelebrates Tsukasa Hojo’s iconic manga with original art, rare illustrations, and behind‑the‑scenes materials. A major manga art highlight of late 2025, marking the franchise’s enduring influence.November 22 – December 28, 2025Yurakucho Marui 8F Event SpaceEureka Seven 20th Anniversary ExhibitionMaterials and art from the anime, photo spots, Nirvash mecha statue and more.https://cb-event.net/e7_exhibitionDecember 12, 2025 - January 4, 2026 (Close Dec. 31 to Jan. 3)

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