TOKYO – A special exhibition celebrating the 40-year careers of three of Japan’s most distinguished animators—Toshihiro Kawamoto, Takahiro Komori, and Koichi Horikawa—is now being held in Tokyo. The event, titled the “Toshihiro Kawamoto × Takahiro Komori × Koichi Horikawa 40th Anniversary Exhibition,” runs from Friday, July 18, to Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Gallery D.N.A. on the first floor of the Animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store.
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The Legacy of Three Pioneers of Japanese Animation
This commemorative exhibition honors the immense contributions of three top creators from the acclaimed animation studio Bones. The trio includes Toshihiro Kawamoto, celebrated for his character designs on Cowboy Bebop; Takahiro Komori, who served the same role for the Darker than Black series; and Koichi Horikawa, a key animation director on modern hits like My Hero Academia.
Visitors can trace the illustrious 40-year journey of these artists through screenings of iconic scenes from their most famous works, presented on numerous digital signages throughout the venue.
Featured Works Lineup
The exhibition showcases a must-see collection of works, spanning from their early masterpieces to their latest projects. The lineup of titles scheduled for display is as follows:
- Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
- Scrapped Princess
- Darker than Black: The Black Contractor
- Chiko, Heiress of the Phantom Thief
- Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor
- Noragami
- Blood Blockade Battlefront
- Noragami Aragoto
- My Hero Academia
- Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond
- Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
- Godzilla Singular Point
- The Case Study of Vanitas
- Metallic Rouge
- T.P BON
- SK8 the Infinity EXTRA PART OVA
- Gachiakuta
(Listed in screening order)
Exclusive Merchandise Available On-Site
In conjunction with the exhibition, a selection of merchandise normally available only through the online “bones store” will be sold directly at the venue. This presents a rare opportunity for fans of the works and the creators to acquire exclusive items in person.
Exhibition Overview
- Event Name: Toshihiro Kawamoto × Takahiro Komori × Koichi Horikawa 40th Anniversary Exhibition
- Dates: Friday, July 18, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Venue: Animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store 1F “Gallery D.N.A.”
- Address: 1-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
- Details: Screening of animated works on digital signage, sale of related merchandise, and more.