"Inomata Mutsumi Retrospective Exhibition" to be held at Marui City Yokohama from December 5th. Over 120 analog original artworks, including previously unpublished pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered.
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https://www.4gamer.net/games/991/G999110/20251017023/
Editorial Department: René | 2025/10/17 04:31 (UTC)
VISION8 has announced that it will hold the first major retrospective exhibition of illustrator Mutsumi Inomata, titled “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” at Marui City Yokohama from December 5 to 28, 2025, marking the first large-scale exhibit following her passing on October 16, 2025.
This exhibition will feature over 120 original artworks—paintings on paper in vibrant color—from Mutsumi Inomata’s extensive body of work across animation, novels, games, and original creations. Among the highlights are rare manga drafts from the 1980s displayed in their entirety for the first time, along with previously unseen works and materials never before made public.
As a special entry gift, attendees will receive a clear file featuring an illustration from a newly unveiled original work—exclusive to this exhibition. A wide range of official merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Entry gift clear file / (c) Mutsumi Inomata Image Gallery No.009 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
Mutsumi Inomata was a renowned artist who contributed to numerous works across animation, games, and novels. In the gaming industry, she served as character designer for the “Tales of” series.
Special Website for “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition”
Legendary Character Designer and Illustrator Mutsumi Inomata: Highly Anticipated Retrospective Exhibition!
Over 120 masterpieces in stunning color, gathering for the first time in Yokohama—exclusive debut of unreleased works and manga drafts!
Artist Mutsumi Inomata, whose extraordinary artwork and unique worldview captivated countless fans, is honored with her first major retrospective exhibition since her passing. VISION8 Co., Ltd. (EDITION88 Art Gallery) will host the “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition” from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Marui City Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture.
This exhibition brings together over 120 vibrant original artworks—created on paper with paint—from her career across animation, novels, games, and original works. Experience the full power and charm of hand-drawn artistry through intricate linework, delicate brushstrokes, and breathtaking depth and dimensionality.
Additionally, rare manga drafts from the 1980s will be displayed in their entirety for the first time. Unseen artworks and previously unpublished materials will also be featured.
At the venue, high-quality limited-edition prints titled “88Graph,” produced, designed, and sold by EDITION88, as well as a variety of original merchandise, will be available for purchase.
This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to trace Mutsumi Inomata’s creative journey and immerse yourself in her irreplaceable artistic world. We warmly welcome you to attend this unforgettable event.
Exhibition Overview
Event Name: Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition
Venue: Event Space, 7th Floor, Marui City Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture)
Dates: December 5, 2025 (Friday) – December 28, 2025 (Sunday)
Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Last day ends at 5:00 PM; last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Admission Fee: Regular Price — ¥1,500 (tax included)
※ Children under school age enter free. Special gift available.
For details on the exhibition and announcements of new merchandise, please visit EDITION88’s dedicated “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition” webpage.
Official Exhibition Website: https://edition-88.com/pages/inomata-exhibition-2025
Marui City Yokohama Official Website: https://www.0101.co.jp/077/
Special Admission Tickets with Gift
All visitors will receive a clear file featuring an illustration from a newly unveiled original work—exclusive to this exhibition.
Exhibition Content
This exhibition features only original analog artworks—color illustrations painted with watercolors on Arches paper. No digital works will be displayed.
Be sure to see the first-time public display of previously unseen color illustrations and manga drafts discovered after her passing. Experience up close the beautiful, authentic coloring, texture (matière), and subtle brushwork that could not be fully captured in past printed materials.
◆ Scheduled Exhibits (alphabetical order)
Space Prince
Land of Wind
Fantasy War Chronicle Leda
New Century GPX Cyber Formula series
Tales of series
Novel Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest: The Legend of the Spirit Ruby
Plares 3 Shiro
Fruitily Fruitily
Bren Power
Legend of the Demon Realm Acrobunchi
Dream Idol: Green Star, and other original works.
＜Exhibit Highlights＞
▼ Space Prince
(c) Katsuo Fujikawa & Mutsumi Inomata / KADOKAWA Image Gallery No.010 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
▼ Land of Wind
(c) Sei Takekawa, Mutsumi Inomata / KADOKAWA Image Gallery No.011 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
▼ Fantasy War Chronicle Leda
(c) 1985 Toho Image Gallery No.012 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
**▼ New Century GPX Cyber Formula series
(c) SUNRISE Image Gallery No.013 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
**▼ Tales of series
Tales of TMSeries & (c) Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. (c) Mutsumi Inomata (c) Takashi Fujimoto Image Gallery No.014 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
▼ Novel Dragon Quest
(c) SQUARE ENIX Image Gallery No.015 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
▼ Plares 3 Shiro
(c) 1983 Gyujiro Naito & Minoru Kamine / Akita Shoten, Toho, ADK Image Gallery No.016 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
▼ Bren Power
(c) SUNRISE Image Gallery No.003 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
▼ Legend of the Demon Realm Acrobunchi
(c) International Film Company & Tsubota Shigeo Image Gallery No.004 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
▼ Original Works*
(c) Mutsumi Inomata Image Gallery No.005 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
▼ Manga
(c) Mutsumi Inomata (c) Golf Digest Co. Image Gallery No.006 thumbnail / “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition,” scheduled for December 5 at Marui City Yokohama. Over 120 original artworks, including unreleased pieces and manga drafts, will be gathered
Exhibition Commemoration SNS Campaign
To celebrate the exhibition opening, we will give away a total of 10 event entry passes via X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
【How to Participate】
● X (formerly Twitter)
(1) Follow the @TheEdition88 account.
(2) Repost the official campaign post.
The target campaign post will be published on EDITION88’s official X account (@TheEdition88) at 6:00 PM, October 16 (Thursday).
● Instagram
(1) Follow @theedition88
(2) Like the official campaign post
The target campaign post will be published on EDITION88’s official Instagram account (@theedition88) at 6:00 PM, October 16 (Thursday).
※ Winners will be contacted via DM/message.
For other rules and details, please check the dedicated “Mutsumi Inomata Retrospective Exhibition” webpage.
⇒ https://edition-88.com/pages/inomata-exhibition-2025
Mutsumi Inomata Profile
Born December 23, 1960 in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. O-type blood, left-handed.
Character designer and illustrator.
Debut work: Plares 3 Shiro; notable works include Fantasy War Chronicle Leda, Windaria, New Century GPX Cyber Formula (anime), Space Prince, Land of Wind (novel illustrations and film), and numerous titles in the “Tales of” series, including Tales of Destiny. She left behind a legacy of countless beautiful artworks. Passed away suddenly on March 10, 2024. Deeply loved cats, which she frequently used as artistic motifs.
About VISION8 Co., Ltd.
Since its founding in 2009, VISION8 has prioritized relationships with creators involved in Japanese animation, comics, and games. The company oversees the full production process—from product development to exhibition planning—based on artists’ original art, design, and creative concepts. It owns the art brand EDITION88, producing limited-edition prints called “88Graph” (original lithographs) using unique printing techniques, as well as merchandise featuring artists’ autographed signatures. The EDITION88 Flagship Shop opened in Tokyo’s Design Center on the first floor at 5-chome, Itabashi, in June 2025.
Company Name: VISION8 Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 3-14-18 Takagawa, Minato Ward, Tokyo
President & CEO: Akira Gotoh
Official Website: https://vision8.jp/
EDITION88 Online Store: https://edition-88.com/
Contact: [email protected]
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