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Aren't there many who, reading works such as "Ginyōbi no Otogibanashi" and "Mahō no Satōgashi", were in awe of Kitakyushu native manga artist Mutsumi Hagiiwa's worldview? If you were one such person, definitely make your way to special exhibition "The works of Mutsumi Hagiiwa 40th Anniversary," open at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum from 2nd March, where you can come into contact with Hagiiwa's worldview! On that day, we participated in a sneak preview. Hagiiwa, who, it seems, hesitated over whether to exhibit early works, many of which had used ink that was weak to sunlight and thus faded easily, was moved by the passion of the museum employees, and together they proceeded with the preparations to hold this exhibition. Ingenuity was exercised everywhere, in the revealing of manga manuscripts to the public for the first time, and in exhibition arrangements that, through the collective works, made it possible to experience the artist's journey over the last 40 years. After the sneak preview, the place was immediately thronged with visitors!

Also, a reproductions exhibition, first held last October in Tokyo, opened at the same time. On mugs and schedule books alike, reproductions of characters from the works on display can be bought. How about getting up close and personal with Hagiiwa Sensei's worldview, whether at the exhibition hall or at one's own home? (Editorial Dept.: canna)