From Sketch to Screen

Synopsis

A 30-Year Pilgrimage Through the Golden Age of Anime.
Do you still remember them?
"Coach… I want to play basketball!" Mitsui Hisashi’s tearful plea, Rukawa Kaede’s swift drives, Sakuragi Hanamichi’s rebounds—the screams from courtside bleachers, comic books hidden beneath textbooks, the moment Until the World Ends crescendoed in the credits… Those were the crisp sounds of youth dunking its brightest memories.
The roar of Kamehameha waves, the golden glow of Goku transforming into a Super Saiyan, the oppressive aura of Piccolo Daimao… The nervous thrill of sneaking to watch TV after school outshone even the World Martial Arts Tournament itself!
Maruko-chan’s "blissful sprawl on tatami, staring at the ceiling"mirrored our own homework-dodging selves. Grandpa’s nonsensical wisdom, Sister’s sharp tongue, Hanawa’s"Hi Baby!"—those mundane, fragmented days we only later recognized as a lost utopia.
If childhood had a shape, it would be the rotund silhouette of a 4D pocket. Bamboo-copters, Anywhere Doors, Memory Bread… Each of Nobita’s failures and miracles taught us: even without Doraemon, life demands the courage to stay wide-eyed.
Here, you’ll reunite with legends: Beside Detective Conan’s tranquilizer watch lies the razor-sharp declaration"There’s only one truth!"—a fossil of the Heisei era’s most tenacious pursuit of justice. On Naruto’s jutsu scrolls, Uzumaki Naruto’s"I never go back on my word—that’s my ninja way!"bleeds through the parchment. In the quiet cosmos of Miyazaki’s worlds,"Don’t forget your name"scribbles faintly on No-Face’s mask from Spirited Away, while My Neighbor Totoro’s forest whispers"When we laugh loud enough, the scary things run away"in crayon-smeared starlight. On a corner of Astro Boy’s draft, Osamu Tezuka’s red-inked note"100,000 horsepower! Seven powers!"arcs alongside the cobalt silhouette of the boy robot mid-flight—etched as anime’s first cosmic triumph.
"From Sketch to Screen: JAPANESE ANIME MANUSCRIPT EXHIBITION"
Through 400+ rare manuscripts and cel animations, we resurrect those childhood afternoons spent glued to CRT screens. Faded pencil sketches on yellowing paper, scribbled revisions on storyboards, endlessly tweaked gaze details in character sheets… These weathered imprints of creation become keys to decoding our collective memory, transporting you to hand-drawn animation’s golden age.
Every cel is a fossil of its era—the scratch of pencil on acetate, pigment seeping into celluloid grain, even the worn sprocket holes along the edges preserve animators’ raw devotion. While digital precision streamlines creation today, these hand-drawn relics whisper with imperfect warmth: true magic lies not in flawlessness, but in the sparks where graphite meets dreams.
"From Sketch to Screen"is more than an art exhibit—it’s a cross-dimensional dialogue. As you trace the faint ghost lines left on draft paper, you might hear the satisfied sigh of an animator from thirty winters past, putting down their pencil in the small hours.
Embark now! Let these fragments of youth entombed in cels and manuscripts guide you back to your younger self—that wide-eyed soul who once clutched a TV remote, trembling at a single line of dialogue. Here, every pencil stroke marks time’s passage, every cel animation stands as a testament to undying passion.

Admission Rules

Admission Rules:

1. Ticket Validity:
2. • Tickets are valid for the selected date and time slot only.
   • Please ensure you arrive within your allocated time slot to ensure smooth entry.
   • Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, except in cases of event cancellation.
3. Entry Requirements:
4. • Please present your valid ticket (printed or digital) at the entrance for scanning.
   • Children under [Specify Age, e.g., 12] years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
   • Re-entry is not permitted. Once you exit the exhibition, you will not be allowed to re-enter.
5. Photography and Videography:
6. • Personal photography and videography for non-commercial use are permitted, unless otherwise stated.
   • Flash photography and the use of tripods or other professional equipment may be restricted in certain areas.
   • Please respect the artwork and other visitors when taking photos.
   • Any commercial photography or videography must have prior written approval from the event organizer.
7. Prohibited Items:
8. • Food and beverages are not allowed inside the exhibition area.
   • Large bags, backpacks, and luggage may be subject to security checks or required to be stored in designated areas.
   • Weapons, sharp objects, and any items deemed dangerous or disruptive are strictly prohibited.
   • Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
9. Conduct:
10. • Please maintain a respectful and considerate demeanor towards other visitors and the artwork.
    • Running, shouting, or any behavior that may disrupt the exhibition is prohibited.
    • Please follow the instructions of event staff and security personnel.
    • Please do not touch the original manuscripts or displayed items.
11. Accessibility:
12. • [If applicable, include information about accessibility for visitors with disabilities, e.g., wheelchair access, accessible restrooms.]
    • Please contact us prior to your visit if you have specific accessibility requirements.
13. Event Changes:
14. • The event organizer reserves the right to make changes to the exhibition layout, content, or schedule without prior notice.
    • In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the organizer reserves the right to close the exhibition or deny entry.
15. Liability:
16. • The event organizer is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury sustained during the exhibition.
    • Visitors attend the exhibition at their own risk.
17. Compliance:
18. • By purchasing a ticket and entering the exhibition, you agree to comply with these admission rules and any other posted instructions.
    • The event organizer reserves the right to refuse entry or eject any visitor who violates these rules.