The Minetaro Mochizuki Exhibition "Graphism" (望月ミネタロウ展 "グラフィズム") will be held at GALLERY X BY PARCO on the B1F of Shibuya PARCO from Friday, November 20 to Friday, December 4, 2026, for 15 days. The exhibition is planned and produced by the Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Office (渋谷スペイン坂編集室), a project launched by PARCO Co., Ltd. (Shibuya, Tokyo) and Kodansha Ltd. (Bunkyo, Tokyo). The project aims to create new experiences that go beyond simply reading a story, such as "going to see," "taking part," "picking up," and "getting fired up."
Exhibition Details
Exhibition: Minetaro Mochizuki Exhibition "Graphism"
Admission: ¥1,000 (tax included), with an admission bonus
Period: November 20, 2026 (Friday) to December 4, 2026 (Friday)
Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (closes at 6:00 PM on the final day)
Venue: GALLERY X BY PARCO (Shibuya PARCO B1F, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo)
Key visual artwork: Sukeshin (スケシン)
Planning and production: Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Office
Seeing Mochizuki's "Graphism" Through Original Artwork
Minetaro Mochizuki (望月ミネタロウ) is a manga artist whom the Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Office respects, and who has continued to pursue his own form of expression. Since his debut, he has created works that freely cross genres and styles. This exhibition focuses on three of them: Bata-ashi Kingyo (『バタアシ金魚』), Dragon Head (『ドラゴンヘッド』), and Tokyo Kaido (『東京怪童』).
Through the original artwork of each series, the exhibition looks at how Mochizuki's manga expression has changed along with the times, from the 1980s to the present, from the viewpoint of graphism (that is, visual expression).
Original Artwork From Three Works
Mochizuki made his debut in 1985 and has since worked across genres including youth stories, horror, apocalyptic science fiction, and essays. Through his own graphism, he has portrayed the atmosphere of each era, physical sensations, and feelings such as anxiety and loneliness. His expression continues to influence many creators and readers across generations and genres.
The exhibition picks up Bata-ashi Kingyo, Dragon Head, and Tokyo Kaido from his body of work. By viewing the original artwork, visitors can look back at how each form of expression was born, how it resonated with its time, and how it connects to the present. The exhibition is an attempt to rediscover the appeal of a single artist and to prompt reflection on the richness and possibilities of Japanese manga expression.
Key Visual by Sukeshin and Original Exhibition Goods
The key visual was created by Sukeshin, who has been a leading figure in Tokyo street culture. Sukeshin has worked as a graphic designer for a number of Japanese brands, including A BATHING APE®, and now continues to present designs under his own brand, C.E. (CAVEMPT).
The visual is a collage of covers and panels from the three works, combined with an original logo by Sukeshin. The result is a visual in which nostalgia and newness coexist, evoking an elusive sense of era. It comes from a collaboration between two figures who have continued to influence people across eras and fields.
Original goods based on the three works will also be produced for the exhibition. The lineup and designs will be announced later.
About Minetaro Mochizuki
Minetaro Mochizuki was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1964 and made his debut as a manga artist in 1985 with Bata-ashi Kingyo. For more than 30 years since, he has continued to depict his own world, beyond the boundaries of era, genre, and convention. His stories, which seem to connect the "past" and the "future," have drawn in many readers.
Representative works: Bata-ashi Kingyo (1985), Zashiki Onna (『座敷女』, 1993), Dragon Head (1995), Tokyo Kaido (2008), Chiisakobee (『ちいさこべえ』, 2012)
Style: Mochizuki's works carefully portray the "humanity" that remains unchanged in any era. Whether horror, survival, or human drama, each story carries a warmth and pain that gently touches the depths of the human heart. Many of his works quietly move readers as they overlay the stories with their own lives and memories.
Follow for Updates
Further information will be posted in turn on the official social media accounts of the Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Office.
- X: @spainzakastudio
- Instagram: @shibuya\_spainzaka\_studio
Bring Your Manga to PARCO Locations Nationwide: Now Underway
The Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Office is also holding a touring version of "Bring Your Manga to Shibuya PARCO" (「渋谷PARCOにマンガを持ち込もう。」), a program held at Shibuya PARCO this August. The range has been greatly expanded, and it is now underway at PARCO locations nationwide.
Held at PARCO locations in five cities nationwide
Members of the PARCO editorial office (PARCO編集室) travel to five cities across the country to accept manga submissions. In October, the program was held in Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Sapporo, and Sendai. The next stop is Nagoya PARCO, on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8.
Submissions are welcome from professionals and amateurs alike, whether the work is polished or not. Any manga is welcome as long as it carries the creator's feelings. The editorial office is looking forward to works that depict the present era with a unique sensibility, and to encountering works not yet seen. Submitted works may be featured in a new magazine to be published by the Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Office.
Date: Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8
Venue: Special venue next to the connecting passage on the 2F between the West Building and South Building of Nagoya PARCO (名古屋PARCO 西館-南館2F 連絡通路横 特設会場)
Submission hours: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day
Event hashtags: #渋谷スペイン坂編集室 #パルコにマンガを持ち込もう
