What this is
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun 15th Anniversary Exhibition is a touring art museum celebrating one and a half decades of Izumi Tsubaki's beloved romantic comedy manga, which has been serialized in Square Enix's Monthly GFantasy since 2011. The exhibition, officially titled the 'Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun 15th ANNIVERSARY Museum,' features original artwork displays commemorating the series' milestone anniversary. The tour visits four cities across Japan — Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Aichi — each hosted at a Marui department store or major shopping complex. Exclusive commemorative merchandise produced specifically for the exhibition will be available for purchase at each venue.
Who should go
This exhibition is ideal for fans of the manga and its 2014 anime adaptation, who will appreciate seeing original artwork up close in a dedicated gallery setting. Casual anime and manga enthusiasts curious about one of the genre's most charming and witty romantic comedies will also find plenty to enjoy. The department store venue setting makes it accessible and comfortable, with a relaxed browsing atmosphere rather than a strict gallery environment. Merchandise hunters should arrive early, as limited-edition exhibition goods tend to sell out quickly at popular anime events in Japan.
Good to know
Entry fees and timed-entry ticket requirements have not yet been announced — check the official special website for updates before visiting, as many anime exhibitions in Japan require advance tickets purchased via eplus.jp or pia.jp, both of which accept foreign credit cards. Yurakucho Marui is a compact multi-floor fashion and lifestyle department store directly adjacent to Yurakucho Station, so navigation is straightforward for first-time visitors. Exhibition goods at anime museum events like this typically sell out fast, especially on opening weekend — a dedicated merchandise queue often forms separately from the exhibition entrance. The venue is indoors and air-conditioned, making it a comfortable summer outing during Tokyo's August heat. Foreign visitors should note that the exhibition content and signage may be primarily in Japanese.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.