Ohsawa Yayoi, a popular manga artist known for her long-running stories about relationships between women, is set to hold a second special exhibition, "The Work of Ohsawa Yayoi," from Friday, October 23 through Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Atelier LILIUM — the permanent yuri book cafe operated by LILIUM, which has previously collaborated with Ohsawa at 「百合展」.
The exhibition features two newly drawn illustrations created especially for the show, based on Ohsawa's ongoing series 『ハラスメントが怖いマキ先輩！』 (viviON) and her signature work 『2DK、Gペン、目覚まし時計。』 (Ichijinsha), displayed alongside reproduction artwork of the same pieces. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Ohsawa will also hold a signing event, along with a talk show featuring guest voice actress Aya Suzaki.
The third volume of 『ハラスメントが怖いマキ先輩！』 is also set for release on Friday, October 30, 2026, making this a valuable opportunity to connect with an artist whose work continues to gain momentum.
Note: the autograph included with the signing-event participation fee will bear only Ohsawa Yayoi's name.
Three Highlights of "The Work of Ohsawa Yayoi"
- View — newly drawn illustrations and reproduction artwork on display
- Connect — a signing event and talk show
- Collect — original merchandise and novelties
View: Newly Drawn Illustrations and Reproduction Artwork
For this exhibition, Ohsawa Yayoi has created two new illustrations especially for 『ハラスメントが怖いマキ先輩！』 (viviON) and 『2DK、Gペン、目覚まし時計。』 (Ichijinsha). Reproduction artwork from the same works will also be on display, offering visitors a chance to take in Ohsawa's world of "work" through the working women she has long depicted.
Connect: Signing Event and Talk Show
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Ohsawa Yayoi will hold a signing event alongside a talk show featuring guest voice actress Aya Suzaki. The event runs in two sessions, starting at 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM, each limited to 30 guests (60 total) selected by advance lottery. Applications are being accepted now through 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2026. See the application form for details.
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 Session 1: 2:00 PM start Session 2: 5:30 PM start |
| Guest | Aya Suzaki (talk show only) |
| How to apply | Advance lottery (applications close October 4, 2026, 11:59 PM) |
| Capacity | 30 per session / 60 total |
| Participation fee | ¥5,000 (tax included) |
| Special site | https://www.atelier-lilium.jp/the-work-of-ohsawa-yayoi |
| Application form | https://forms.gle/qtSGn5oagwfFJ5xT8 |
Note: only Ohsawa Yayoi will be signing. One shikishi autograph board included with the participation fee will be signed with her name.
Note: starting October 9, 2026, a lottery will also be held for members of ANCHOR百合部.
Collect: Original Merchandise and Novelties
Original merchandise featuring illustrations Ohsawa drew especially for this exhibition will be sold, along with novelties distributed to visitors. The merchandise and novelty lineup will be announced in stages on Atelier LILIUM's official X account (@Atelier_LILIUM).
A Participatory Celebration With Fun to Cast
Under the tagline "whether you're at the venue or far away, each fan becomes a color that completes that special day," the exhibition has partnered with Fun to Cast (formerly エルタマ), a service that connects fans with event organizers. Those who would like to send a congratulatory gesture to Ohsawa Yayoi and Aya Suzaki can check the details below.
| Entry period | Friday, September 11 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| How to participate | See the Fun to Cast special page for details, including what can be sent |
| Special page | https://funtocast.com/osawa841_202610 |
Comment From Ohsawa Yayoi
Thanks for all your hard work today, too. I'm so happy that "The Work of Ohsawa Yayoi" is happening. I never imagined there would be a day when my own "exhibition" would be held. As a thank-you to everyone who has supported me, I'm putting everything out there. Come see me!
『2DK、Gペン、目覚まし時計。』
『ハラスメントが怖いマキ先輩！』
About Ohsawa Yayoi
Winner of 瑠璃賞 at the 5th 百合姫コミック大賞. Made her debut in 「コミック百合姫」 with 『夕暮れ、オレンジ、咲く花は』.
Major works include the short story collections 『ブラックヤギーと劇薬まどれーぬ』 and "Spice Girls," and the serialized works 『2DK、Gペン、目覚まし時計。』, "Hello, Melancholic!," and 『ハラスメントが怖いマキ先輩！』 (volume 3 due out fall 2026).
X account: https://x.com/osawa841
Guest: About Aya Suzaki
Born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Affiliated with I'm Enterprise. She voiced Sakiko Arita in the voice comic adaptation of Ohsawa Yayoi's manga "Hello, Melancholic!" and played Kaede Fujimura in the reading-theater adaptation of 『2DK、Gペン、目覚まし時計。』 Other roles include Tamako Kitashirakawa in "Tamako Market," Mako Mankanshoku in "Kill la Kill," Kyoko Inaba in 「地獄先生ぬ～べ～」, Kaede Kayano in "Assassination Classroom," and Shizuka Hoshijiro / Tsumugi Shiraui in "Knights of Sidonia."
X account: https://x.com/suzaki_aya
Event Overview
| Name | The Work of Ohsawa Yayoi |
| Dates | Friday, October 23 to Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
| Signing event and talk show | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Atelier LILIUM, B1F Taiyo Building, 1-19-10 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo |
| Business hours | 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM (last order 8:30 PM) |
| Admission | Same as regular store usage fee |
| Official website | https://www.atelier-lilium.jp |
| Special site | https://www.atelier-lilium.jp/the-work-of-ohsawa-yayoi |
| Official X | https://x.com/Atelier_LILIUM |
About Atelier LILIUM
A permanent yuri book cafe holding one of the largest collections of yuri titles in Japan, with more than 4,000 books. It opened in Ikebukuro in May 2026 to mark the 10th anniversary of 「百合展」, which began in 2016, and serves as a hub for yuri-focused real-world events such as exhibitions, signings, and talk shows.
| Name | Atelier LILIUM |
| Address | B1F Taiyo Building, 1-19-10 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo |
| Business hours | 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM (last order 8:30 PM); each additional 30 minutes costs ¥500 |
| Closed | Thursdays (with additional irregular closures) |
| Price | ¥1,800 for 90 minutes (one drink included). Cashless payment only. Free membership registration required; register via the official website. |
| Official website | https://www.atelier-lilium.jp |
| Official X account | https://x.com/Atelier_LILIUM |
| Official hashtag | #Atelier_LILIUM |
