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2025 Art of Manga: 1st Major N American Exhibition Dedicated to Japanese Manga Art, 700+ Drawings from 1970s to Today (Sep 27 - Jan 25, 2026)NEW

Date: Saturday, 27 September, 2025       Time: 9:30 am - 5:15 pm
de Young Museum: Golden Gate Park
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
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Map of de Young Museum: Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive

Art of Manga is the first major North American exhibition dedicated to Japanese manga art, presenting over 700 original genga (drawings) from the 1970s to today. This expansive showcase explores manga’s evolution as a storytelling medium, from hand-drawn sketches to printed form, while also highlighting its global influence and cultural impact. Featured works include those by manga legends such as Akatsuka Fujio, Araki Hirohiko, Oda Eiichiro, and Tagame Gengoroh. The exhibition includes timed-entry admission, special events, and themed Cosplay Days where visitors can attend in costume.

Dates
September 27, 2025 - January 25, 2026

Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 am - 5:15 pm (last ticket entry 1 hour before closing)

Tickets: Adults ~$35, Seniors ~$32, Students ~$25, Youth 17 & under Free
Members: Free admission
Bay Area Residents: Free permanent gallery admission on Saturdays
Cosplay Discount: $5 off with code DYCOSPLAY on Cosplay Days
Cosplay Days: Saturday, September 27; Saturday, October 25; Saturday, December 6

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Special Events
• Opening Conversation with Yamazaki Mari: Sat, Sept 27 at 1 pm
• Artist Talk with Tagame Gengoroh: Sat, Oct 25 (time TBD)
• Manga as Art Symposium: Sat, Dec 6 from 11 am - 3 pm (free with RSVP)

Location
de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118

#ArtofManga #deYoungMuseum #JapaneseCulture #SanFranciscoEvents #MangaExhibit

 

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