What this is
The Large-Scale Ace of Diamond Act II Original Art Exhibition is a dedicated showcase celebrating the beloved baseball manga series by Yuji Terajima, running at Telepia Hall in Nagoya from July 4 to August 16, 2026. The exhibition features more than 300 original artworks — both monochrome and color pieces — tracing the intense battles for a spot at the Summer Koshien tournament. A highlight is the 'Seidou vs Inashiro Fierce Battle Theater,' which presents the heated West Tokyo Tournament final through video. The exhibition also includes a full recreation of the team clubroom using original artwork not published in the collected manga volumes, bringing an immersive, behind-the-scenes dimension to the experience.
Who should go
This exhibition is a dream destination for fans of Ace of Diamond Act II and sports manga in general, offering a rare chance to see original artwork up close in a curated gallery setting. The immersive clubroom recreation and daily newly recorded voice lines from the anime cast add a unique interactive layer that goes well beyond a standard art display. Casual anime fans curious about the series will also find plenty to appreciate, given the sheer volume and quality of the displayed pieces. Book date/time-specified advance tickets from May 29 to avoid queues and secure your preferred visiting slot.
Good to know
Advance tickets are sold via Lawson Ticket (l-tike.com); convenience store pickup at any Lawson is the most reliable option for visitors without a Japanese delivery address, and Lawson Ticket generally accepts foreign credit cards online. Date/time-specified tickets are strongly recommended to guarantee entry during peak summer holiday weekends. Telepia Hall is a mid-sized event venue in central Nagoya with a manageable layout suited to exhibition-style events — expect a calm, gallery-like atmosphere rather than a crowded convention floor. Nagoya-exclusive merchandise will be on sale from July 4, and popular items may sell out quickly, so arrive early on your visit day if merchandise is a priority. The clubroom area features daily rotating voice programs recorded by the anime cast, so repeat visitors may catch different content across the run.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.