"KINGDOM" (serializaing in "WEEKLY YOUNG JUMP", published by Shueisha Inc.) is a popular manga by Hara Yasuhisa, a manga artist based in Fukuoka, Japan. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of serialization, "KINGDOM exhibition The Road of SHIN" will be introducing its charm at FUKUOKA ART MUSEUM from 3rd August (Tuesday) to 26th September (Sunday)!

Set in the China's Warring States period in BC, the story of "KINGDOM" depicts the growth of Shin, who dreams of becoming a great general of the world, as well as the young emperor Ei Sei who intends to unify China. The exhibition is said to have an unprecedented scale, with not only more than 400 hand-drawn images (including coloured drawing), but also around 20 must-see illustrations drawn by Hara specially for the exhibition, allowing visitors to trace the journey and growth of Shin and Ei Sei. It is going to be a big exhibition made up of huge graphics and manuscripts that introduce the story from episode 1 "Mumei no Shonen" to episode 438 "Yuhi no Toki"!

There will also be an "official visual book" specially created for the exhibition. It reveals the exclusive conversation between Hara Yasuhisa and the author of "SLAM DUNK", Inoue Takehiko. Can't wait for such a large event to see the world of "Kingdom" which has published over 400 episodes! (Editorial Dept.: Nika)