Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka hosts a wide range of exhibitions covering Japanese art, Western art, contemporary art, and more.
As previously announced, the museum's schedule includes the "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition," running since Saturday, October 3, 2026, followed by "Lucie Rie Exhibition – Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West" from December, "Eric Carle Exhibition: It Starts with The Very Hungry Caterpillar" from March 2027, and "HOKUSAI – The Era When Hokusai Was 'Hokusai'" from May 2027. A new exhibition has now been added to the lineup: the "Galaxy Express 999" 50th Anniversary Project Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition – The Journey of Creation.
About the Exhibition
The exhibition follows the creative journey, spanning more than 70 years, of a boy who loved gazing up at the night sky.
Since his debut in 1954, master Leiji Matsumoto has captivated audiences around the world in both manga and anime. His signature works, including Galaxy Express 999 and Space Pirate Captain Harlock, have drawn enthusiastic support overseas, and he has received the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier). The grand worldview of his work remains as vivid as ever.
The exhibition presents more than 300 items in one place, from early works created before his debut to original artwork from major works such as his breakout work Otoko Oidon (男おいどん), along with materials being shown to the public for the first time. Looking at his work from multiple perspectives, including art, technique, and storytelling, the exhibition explores his distinctive powers of expression. It also unpacks the messages Matsumoto entrusted to the future through more than 70 years of creative work, as well as his philosophy as an artist.
Exhibition Overview
- Exhibition title: "Galaxy Express 999" 50th Anniversary Project: Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition – The Journey of Creation (「銀河鉄道９９９」５０周年プロジェクト 松本零士展 創作の旅路)
- Period: Saturday, July 31, 2027 – Sunday, September 26, 2027
- Venue: Abeno Harukas Art Museum (Osaka)
- Co-organizers: Toei, Kansai Television, The Kyoto Shimbun, The Kobe Shimbun
