The exhibition "Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato" is on view at The National Art Center, Tokyo in Roppongi from October 28 (Wednesday), 2026 to February 8 (Monday), 2027. It is organized by The National Art Center, Tokyo and co-organized by The Mainichi Newspapers.
About the Exhibition
Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato each opened new horizons for shojo manga and created masterpieces that continue to be read across generations. This exhibition traces the careers of the three artists and is held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the opening of The National Art Center, Tokyo.
Shojo manga evolved dramatically in the 1970s, and the three artists were at the center of that change. The exhibition follows their creative paths from their early debut years to the present through beautiful color illustrations, original drawings of unforgettable scenes, and a range of valuable materials, offering a closer look at their profound expressive worlds. It is the first large-scale shojo manga exhibition held at a national art museum.
"Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato," The National Art Center, Tokyo, 2026–2027, installation view
Comment from the Curator
Rei Yoshimura (吉村麗), senior researcher at The National Art Center, Tokyo and the person in charge of the exhibition, said:
Since 2015, The National Art Center, Tokyo has taken up a wide range of cultures, including manga, anime, games, and tokusatsu (live-action special effects productions), but this is the first time we are holding a large-scale exhibition focused solely on shojo manga. The exhibition presents the works of three artists who have continued to take on challenges at the forefront from the late 1960s to the present. Through their works, it offers a valuable opportunity to unpack the innovation and diversity of expression that shojo manga has cultivated, as well as its great influence on manga culture as a whole. We hope visitors will come to the venue and experience their overwhelming expressive power.
Rei Yoshimura (吉村麗), senior researcher at The National Art Center, Tokyo
"Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato," The National Art Center, Tokyo, 2026–2027, installation view
"Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato," The National Art Center, Tokyo, 2026–2027, installation view
Audio Guide
The audio guide is navigated by 柚香光. Original messages from Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato have also been added as special content that can only be heard here.
- Fee: ¥700 per device (tax included), one device per person
- Where to buy: At the entrance of the exhibition venue. The guide is for use inside the venue.
20th Anniversary Sticker Gift
The National Art Center, Tokyo will mark its 20th anniversary on January 21, 2027. To commemorate the occasion, visitors to this exhibition from January 6 (Wednesday) to January 31 (Sunday), 2027 will receive one original sticker.
- The image is for illustration purposes.
- The stickers will be given out while supplies last.
- One sticker per person.
Exhibition Details
Exhibition name: Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato
Dates: October 28 (Wednesday), 2026 to February 8 (Monday), 2027
- First half: October 28 (Wednesday) to December 14 (Monday), 2026
- Second half: December 16 (Wednesday), 2026 to February 8 (Monday), 2027
- Color works will be rotated between the two periods.
Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo, Exhibition Gallery 2E
Closed: Every Tuesday, November 4 (Wednesday), and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 28 (Monday), 2026 to January 5 (Tuesday), 2027)
- The venue is open on November 3 (Tuesday, national holiday) and December 8 (Tuesday).
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (until 8:00 PM every Friday and Saturday)
- Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Organizer: The National Art Center, Tokyo
Co-organizer: The Mainichi Newspapers
Special cooperation: 上ノ空, Kodansha, Shogakukan
Cooperation: Sony Music Entertainment
Tickets: Please check the exhibition website for ticket information.
Websites:
- The National Art Center, Tokyo: https://www.nact.jp
- Exhibition page: https://www.nact.jp/exhibition_special/2026/shojomanga/
- Official exhibition website: https://www.shojomanga.jp
