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 in Tokyo for 15 days, from Friday, November 20 to Friday, December 4, 2026. It is the first exhibition of original manga art by Minetaro Mochizuki.
The exhibition is part of 渋谷スペイン坂編集室, a new project launched by PARCO CO., LTD. and Kodansha Ltd. The project aims to offer new ways to experience stories beyond simply reading them: going to see, taking part, picking up, and feeling the excitement.
Focusing on three works, Bataashi Kingyo (バタアシ金魚), Dragon Head (ドラゴンヘッド), and Tokyo Kaido (東京怪童), the exhibition displays original art from each and traces how the unique manga expression Mochizuki has pursued for more than 40 years since his debut has changed over time, from the viewpoint of graphism (visual expression). Original goods will also be sold at the venue.
Exhibition Overview
- Dates: Friday, November 20 to Friday, December 4, 2026 (15 days)
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (closes at 6:00 PM on the final day)
- Venue: GALLERY X BY PARCO, B1F Shibuya PARCO (15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo)
- Admission: ¥1,000 (tax included), including the admission bonus clear file bag. Not eligible for any discounts or special offers.
Original Art From Bataashi Kingyo, Dragon Head, and Tokyo Kaido
Since his debut in 1985, manga artist Minetaro Mochizuki has moved across genres including youth, horror, apocalyptic sci-fi, and essays. Through his own graphism (visual expression), he has portrayed the atmosphere of the times, bodily sensations, and emotions such as anxiety and loneliness. His expression continues to influence many creators and readers across generations and genres.
This is the first time his original art is being exhibited. From his body of work, the exhibition picks Bataashi Kingyo, Dragon Head, and Tokyo Kaido, and looks again at how each form of expression was born, how it resonated with its era, and how it connects to the present. It is meant as a chance to rediscover the appeal of a single artist and to think about the richness and possibilities of Japanese manga expression.
Key Visual by スケシン
The exhibition's key visual was created by スケシン, a graphic designer who has worked for numerous Japanese brands, including A BATHING APE®, and who continues to release designs under his own brand C.E. (CAVEMPT).
It is a collage of covers and panels from the three featured works, combined with an original logo by スケシン. The result gives off an elusive sense of an era in which the new and the nostalgic coexist. The visual is the product of a collaboration between Mochizuki, who has pursued his own manga expression for more than 40 years since his debut, and スケシン, a leading figure in Tokyo's street culture, two creators who continue to influence people across eras and fields.
Admission Bonus
Admission to the exhibition is ¥1,000 (tax included). Each ticket buyer receives a clear file bag decorated with the key visual and the logo. The bag's handle is detachable, so it can also be used as an A4 clear file.
Exhibition Goods
Original goods will be sold at the venue. The lineup includes items designed by Mochizuki himself, by スケシン, who also created the key visual, and by 釣部東京, a visual production collective. All prices include tax.
Designs by Minetaro Mochizuki
- Bataashi Kingyo Long-Sleeve T-Shirt (M, L, XL): ¥8,800 each
- Dragon Head Hoodie (M, L, XL): ¥11,000 each
- Tokyo Kaido Tote Bag: ¥3,300
- Sticker Set: ¥2,750
Designs by スケシン
- Bataashi Kingyo Collaboration T-Shirt スケシン (M, L, XL): ¥8,800 each
- Dragon Head Collaboration T-Shirt スケシン (M, L, XL): ¥8,800 each
- Tokyo Kaido Collaboration T-Shirt スケシン (M, L, XL): ¥8,800 each
Designs by 釣部東京
- Dragon Head Sweatshirt (L, XL, XXL): ¥11,000 each
- Bataashi Kingyo Cap (M, L): ¥6,600 each
- Bataashi Kingyo Nalgene Bottle 1L: ¥4,950
- Dragon Head Paracord Keychain: ¥3,300
- Tokyo Kaido Pouch: ¥1,980
Other Goods
- "Graphism" Postcard Set, Bataashi Kingyo (5 cards): ¥1,320
- "Graphism" Postcard Set, Dragon Head (5 cards): ¥1,320
- "Graphism" Postcard Set, Tokyo Kaido (5 cards): ¥1,320
Notes on the goods:
- Product images and designs are for illustration and may differ from the actual items.
- Quantities are limited, and items may sell out.
- Online sales are planned after the exhibition ends (details to be announced later).
- Some items are scheduled to go on sale partway through the exhibition.
Opening Day Events on November 20
Opening Reception
An opening reception will be held on the first day, Friday, November 20, 2026. Anyone who purchases an admission ticket can take part, and attendees receive a complimentary drink.
SHIBUYA PARCO 7th Anniversary
Shibuya PARCO is holding the SHIBUYA PARCO 7th Anniversary "BORDER/SHIBUYA" for 10 days, from Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 29, 2026. On November 20, the same day the exhibition opens, the SHIBUYA PARCO 7th Anniversary OPENING PARTY will take place at various spots inside the building, with music, DJs, and catering.
SUPER DOMMUNE Special Program
A special program featuring Minetaro Mochizuki is scheduled to air on SUPER DOMMUNE on Friday, November 20. Details will be announced separately on social media and the official website. SUPER DOMMUNE: https://www.dommune.com/
About Minetaro Mochizuki
Minetaro Mochizuki was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1964 and debuted as a manga artist in 1985 with Bataashi Kingyo. For more than 30 years since, he has continued to draw his own world beyond the boundaries of eras, genres, and conventions, and he keeps captivating many readers with moving stories that seem to connect the past and the future.
- Representative works: Bataashi Kingyo (バタアシ金魚, 1985), Zashiki Onna (座敷女, 1993), Dragon Head (ドラゴンヘッド, 1995), Tokyo Kaido (東京怪童, 2008), Chiisakobee (ちいさこべえ, 2012)
- Style: Whether horror, survival, or human drama, his works carefully portray the "humanity" that does not change in any era. Many of them carry a warmth and pain that quietly touch the depths of the heart, and readers are moved quietly as they overlay the stories with their own lives and memories.
