To mark the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo will host "Origins of Mamoru Hosoda" — the largest-ever creative exhibition dedicated to animation film director Mamoru Hosoda — this summer.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was adapted from Yasutaka Tsutsui's original work into a coming-of-age story about a contemporary girl's growth, brought to life through energetic animation. Opening at just six theaters in July 2006, word of mouth drove a 40-week run that expanded to over 100 screens across Japan. The film received the Special Distinction Prize in the feature film category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and earned numerous international awards, introducing Mamoru Hosoda to audiences worldwide.
"Origins of Mamoru Hosoda" will present the largest-ever collection of production materials — including storyboards, layouts, original drawings, and art boards — centered on The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, and Wolf Children, films that continue to win new fans. The exhibition offers a chance to rediscover these foundational works from new perspectives and relive the emotion of those summers.
Mamoru Hosoda has consistently created highly entertaining work by boldly incorporating influences from animation, film, and painting into his visual storytelling. The exhibition also explores the themes and artistic vision running throughout his career, extending to the challenges of Scarlet.
Ticket information and other details will be announced on the official website.
About Mamoru Hosoda
Animation film director. Born in 1967 in Toyama Prefecture. After joining Toei Animation in 1991 and working as an animator and director, he went freelance. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) and Summer Wars (2009) attracted attention both in Japan and internationally. Wolf Children (2012) and The Boy and the Beast (2015), for which he served as director, screenwriter, and original creator, became major hits. Mirai (2018) won the Annie Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. Belle (2021) was selected for the "Cannes Première" section at the Cannes Film Festival. Scarlet (2025) was nominated in three categories at the 53rd Annie Awards for Feature Film — Best Independent Feature, Directing, and Writing — drawing global attention.
Exhibition Details
Tokyo Venue
- Dates: June 20, 2026 (Sat) – August 31, 2026 (Mon)
- Venue: CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO [Kyobashi, Tokyo] (6F TODA BUILDING, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Official Exhibition Website: https://hosodagenten.exhibit.jp/
Official SNS:
- X: https://x.com/hosodagenten_
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hosodagenten
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hosodagenten_
Touring Venues
Osaka
- Dates: October 28, 2026 (Wed) – January 4, 2027 (Mon)
- Venue: Grand Front Osaka North Building, Knowledge Capital, Event Lab
Fukuoka
- Dates: January 22, 2027 (Fri) – March 28, 2027 (Sun)
- Venue: Fukuoka City Art Museum
First 4K Release: National Revival Screening of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
In conjunction with Filmarks' revival screening project, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will receive a nationwide revival screening starting summer 2026 to commemorate its 20th anniversary. This marks the first-ever nationwide screening in 4K.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K
- Release: Summer 2026
- Venues: Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters nationwide
- Distribution: Studio Chizu, Filmarks
