Takahata Isao Exhibition: The Man Who Planted Japanese Animation
The year 2025 marks two significant milestones: 80 years ago, the Pacific War came to an end, and 90 years ago, the legendary anime director, producer, and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Isao Takahata (1935-2018), was born.
In celebration of the 90th anniversary of Takahata's birth, Azabudai Hills Gallery presents a comprehensive retrospective exhibition on Takahata's profound legacy and significant impact on Japanese animation from June 27 to September 15. The exhibition is organized in collaboration with Studio Ghibli, and delves into Takahata's imposing artistic journey: Tracing his early inspirations, creative philosophy, and groundbreaking innovations in Japanese animation. The exhibition features a special focus on Grave of the Fireflies (1988), a highly moving anti-war film shaped by Takahata's own experience growing up during World War II.
By exploring Takahata's wide range of productions–including celebrated early projects such as Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974) and Anne of Green Gables (1979) to his influential contributions at Studio Ghibli, including Only Yesterday (1991), Pom Poko (1994) and his final production The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)–the exhibition deepens and unfolds Takahata's indelible mark on Japanese animation.
The exhibition is open every day from 10.00 am-8.00 pm (last entry 7.30 pm). Please note, that in the period from June 27 to July 18, Tuesdays and Sundays are 10.00 am-5 pm with last entry 4.30 pm.
Head to the website to learn more about tickets and special tours offered as part of the exhibition.
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