Manga Events February 2021: Manga Planet Listing
Hello from Manga Planet! Here is our monthly list of manga events happening in Japan this February 2021!
Please note that some events may be canceled or postponed due to the declaration of a state of emergency in Japan.
Doraemon 50th Anniversary “Doraemon by Grade Exhibition: We Who Grew Up Together with Nobita”
「学年別ドラえもん展」開催期間のお知らせ https://t.co/e7zjAj1W2D
— 高岡市 藤子・Ｆ・不二雄ふるさとギャラリ－ (@FujikoFFujioFG) June 21, 2020
A new original exhibition will be held at Fujiko F. Fujio Furusato Gallery to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doraemon. In the exhibition, you can enjoy original drawings of the six Doraemon works released in the same month of the same year.
DETAILS
| Date and time | July 21, 2020 (Tue)-February 28, 2021 (Sun) |
| Place | Fujiko F. Fujio Furusato Gallery |
| Entrance Fee | General and University Students: 500 yen Senior and Junior High School Students: 300 yen Elementary school students and toddlers (4 years and older): 200 yen 3 years old and below: Free |
| Official Site | https://fujiko-artgallery.jp/blog/archives/6372 (in Japanese only) |
“Another Original Artwork” Exhibition～Mitsuo Higashiura, Asuka Sachiko, Nanaeko Sasaya, Yoko Tadatsu～
《展覧会開催予定》
【京都】「もうひとつの原画」展〜東浦美津夫・飛鳥幸子・ささやななえこ・忠津陽子〜：2020年10月29日(木) 〜 2021年4月6日(火) https://t.co/hgB9sZPsor#原画展 pic.twitter.com/JZuoTxAXeV— 原画展.info 展覧会情報まとめ (@gengaten_info) September 29, 2020
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the “Original Artwork (Dash) Project,” a new “Original Artwork (Dash)” exhibition will be held to look back on the characteristics, significance, and activities of the “Original Artwork (Dash).”
DETAILS
| Date and time | October 29, 2020 (Thu)-April 6, 2021 (Tuesday) Closed every Wednesday, New Year Holidays (December 26, 2020-January 6, 2021), February 25-26 (Thu-Fri), March 25-26(Thu-Fri) |
| Place | Kyoto International Manga Museum 2F Gallery 1, 2, 3 |
| Entrance Fee | Free *Admission to the museum is required separately *Free admission on November 5(Thu) for “Kansai Culture Day” |
| Official Site | https://www.kyotomm.jp/event/exh_dash-2020/ (in Japanese only) |
Takeshi Obata 30th Artist Anniversary Exhibition NEVER COMPLETE
＼#小畑健展群馬 主催者HPがオープン！／
高崎市美術館にて2021年1/17(日) ～3/28(日)に開催する #小畑健展 の開催概要、チケット情報を掲載しています。入場方法やショップ情報などの詳細は、決定次第主催者HPにて発表していきます。https://t.co/ubWr4zIPef— 小畑健展 NEVER COMPLETE (@obata_ten) October 2, 2020
An exhibition to commemorate the 30th artist anniversary of Takeshi Obata will be held. The exhibition will feature about 500 original drawings carefully selected from 15,000 archives. New drawings that take a step forward from “NEVER COMPLETE” will also be featured.
DETAILS
| Date and time | January 17, 2021-March 28, 2021 *Closed on Mondays and the day after national holidays From 10 AM to 6 PM *Until 8 PM on Fridays *Admission is until 30 minutes before closing |
| Place | Takasaki City Museum of Art |
| Entrance Fee | Same-day tickets General: 600 yen (500 yen) University and High School students 300 yen (250 yen)*Prices in parentheses is the price per person in a group of 20 or more people or with an internet discount ticket *Admission is free for persons with a Physical Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Insurance, and Welfare Certificate and their accompanying persons (up to 1 person), persons aged 65 and over, and Junior High School students and younger. |
| Official Site | https://nevercomplete.jp/outline.html (in Japanese only) |
“Rurouni Kenshin” 25th Anniversary Exhibition
✘ #るろ剣展 あの激闘が今、蘇る― ✘
入場券販売開始はいよいよ明日10時から！初の大規模原画展を見逃すな！
会期：2021年1月22日（金）～3月7日（日）
※会期中無休
※完全日時指定制
※会期中、一部作品に展示替えあり。2月11日（木・祝）より後期展示
会場：東京ドームシティGallery AaMo pic.twitter.com/xMR9sJvHfv— るろうに剣心展【公式】 (@ruroken_ten) December 18, 2020
An exhibition for the 25th Anniversary of Rurouni Kenshin will be held in Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo. An unprecedented scale of original and colored manuscripts depicting Kenshin and other fascinating characters will be on display.
DETAILS
| Date and time | January 22, 2021-March 7, 2021 *Open all year *Complete date and time designation system *There will be a partial change of exhibits during the exhibition. The second half of the exhibition will be on February 11 (Thu./Holiday)11:00-19:00 *Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and the opening day (Jan. 22) will be from 10:00 to 19:00 *Last admission is until 18:30 |
| Place | Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo |
| Entrance Fee | General: 1,600 yen Junior and High School students: 1,000 yen Elementary School students: 600 yen Admission Ticket with Goods: 3,100 yen (common charge) |
| Official Site | https://ruroken-ten.com/ (in Japanese only) |
“Horimiya” Anime Broadcast Commemorative Fair
『ホリミヤ』アニメ化記念フェア ＜2021年1月9日(土)～2021年2月21日(日)＞ 特典が復刻されるそうです！えっすごい… https://t.co/6zLqL4y5YQ
— HERO (@dka_hero) December 19, 2020
To celebrate the anime broadcast of popular manga “Horimiya” this January, Animate will be holding a fair.
During the period, for every purchase of the target product, a reprint benefit (11 types) will be given.
DETAILS
| Date and time | January 9, 2021 (Sat)-February 21, 2021 (Sun) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104896 (in Japanese only) |
“Bye Bye, Earth” Comic Vol. 1 and 2 Simultaneous Release Commemorative Autographed Shikishi Lottery Campaign
【フェア情報】〈『ばいばい、アース』コミック1巻・2巻同時発売記念 直筆サイン色紙抽選キャンペーン〉が1/16(土)から開催決定‼
対象商品を1冊ご購入毎に【冲方丁先生、麻日隆先生 直筆サイン色紙】が抽選で当たる「シリアル応募用紙」をプレゼントマチ✨※フェア詳細⇒https://t.co/lvsmeAtenD pic.twitter.com/rcOEfYqb8z
— アニメイト町田 (@animatemachida) January 5, 2021
Animate will be holding a campaign to celebrate the release of the manga adaptation of Tow Ubukata-sensei’s novel, “Bye bye, Earth.”
A serial application form will be given for each purchase of the target. Customers who applied during the application period and won via the lottery will receive an autographed shikishi signed by Tow Ubukata-sensei and Ryu Asahi-sensei.
*Registration to CLUB Animate is required
DETAILS
| Date and time | January 16, 2021(Sat)-February 21, 2021 (Sun) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104875 (in Japanese only) |
“Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii” Volume 10 Release Commemorative Campaign
【「ヲタクに恋は難しい」10巻発売記念キャンペーン】開催決定！
抽選で豪華景品をプレゼント♪
詳細はコチラ→ https://t.co/dTEqsJhhRk #ヲタ恋 pic.twitter.com/HIDAYwKgro— 株式会社アニメイト (@animateinfo) February 1, 2021
For every 1000 yen purchase of “Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii” related books, an application ticket with a serial code will be given. A luxurious prize will be given to those who applied in the lottery.
*Registration to CLUB Animate is required.
DETAILS
| Date and time | Campaign: February 26, 2021 (Fri)-March 14, 2021(Sun) Lottery: February 26, 2021 (Fri)-March 28, 2021 (Sun) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide, Animate Mail Order, Movic Mail Order |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=105058 (in Japanese only) |
“Komori-san wa “Animate de Kau koto ga” Kotowarenai!” 9th Volume Commemorative Lottery Campaign
【フェア情報】
『「小森さんは【アニメイトで買うことが】断れない！」9巻発売記念 抽選キャンペーン！』＜2月5日(金)＞より開催！！対象商品を1冊ご購入ごとに、抽選で≪サイン入り複製原画≫が当たる、シリアル応募用紙を1枚お渡しいたします！#小森さん
■フェアページ⇒https://t.co/niOblLqxhp pic.twitter.com/ElJwM2P6WA— アニメイト宇都宮 (@animategyoza) January 17, 2021
Popular work “Komori-san wa Kotowarenai!” will be released on February 5(Fri). To commemorate this, Animate will be holding a lottery campaign. For each purchase of the target product, a serial application form will be given. A signed duplicate original picture will be presented by lottery to the customers who applied during the period.
*Registration to CLUB Animate is required.
DETAILS
| Date and time | February 5, 2021(Fri)-March 7, 2021(Sun) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=105010 (in Japanese only) |
“Kuroshitsuji” 15th Anniversary Comic Fair 1 Edition
【『黒執事』15周年 コミックフェア第一弾】は1/12より開催！
特典の【名場面しおり(全11種)】は見逃せません…！
さらに全国アニメイトにてディスプレイコンテストも開催！
詳細はこちら https://t.co/vukRvCodJ6 #黒執事 pic.twitter.com/aOHUd1jUzF— 株式会社アニメイト (@animateinfo) January 8, 2021
During the period, for every purchase of one target product, a bookmark with a famous scene from the manga will be given.
A display contest with the themes “Character Popularity Vote” and “Quote and Scene Vote” will be held at each store.
The “characters” and “quotes and scenes” that were voted by everyone will be the bonus designs for the fourth edition.
DETAILS
| Date and time | January 12, 2021(Tue)-March 12, 2021(Sun) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104938 (in Japanese only) |
“Onna Doushi toka Arienai Desho to Iiharu Onnanoko o, Hyakunichikan de Tetteiteki ni Otosu Yuri no Ohanashi” Volume 3 Release Commemorative Fair
【📕フェア情報📖】「僕の心のヤバイやつ 4巻」発売記念フェアが2/8より開催予定カシ～～🎵
対象商品を1冊ご購入ごとに【1P】のフェアポイントレシートをお渡し🎁
集めたフェアポイントレシート【2P】と交換でB6サイズ4Pリーフレット(全2種)を1冊プレゼント💚https://t.co/YXG1u0tokp— アニメイト柏 (@animatekashiwa) December 13, 2020
“Onna Doushi toka Arienai Desho to Iiharu Onnanoko o, Hyakunichikan de Tetteiteki ni Otosu Yuri no Ohanashi” volume 3 will be on sale on February 13, 2021. A Valentine’s Day message card(2 types) will be given as a benefit for each purchase of the target product during the period.
*The benefits can be chosen
*Will end as soon as the benefits are gone
DETAILS
| Date and time | February 9, 2021 (Tue)-March 11, 2021(Thu) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide Animate Mail Order |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=105114 (in Japanese only) |
“Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu” Volume 4 Release Commemorative Fair
【📕フェア情報📖】「僕の心のヤバイやつ 4巻」発売記念フェアが2/8より開催予定カシ～～🎵
対象商品を1冊ご購入ごとに【1P】のフェアポイントレシートをお渡し🎁
集めたフェアポイントレシート【2P】と交換でB6サイズ4Pリーフレット(全2種)を1冊プレゼント💚https://t.co/YXG1u0tokp— アニメイト柏 (@animatekashiwa) December 13, 2020
During the period, a 1P fair point receipt will be given for each purchase of the target product. In exchange for 2P fair point receipts, a B6 size 4P leaflet (2 types) will be given as a benefit.
*Benefits can be chosen
*Will end as soon are benefits are gone
DETAILS
| Date and time | February 8, 2021 (Mon) until the benefits are gone |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104895 (in Japanese only) |
Shueisha Jump Remix “Katekyo Hitman REBORN!” Linked Purchase Campaign
集英社ジャンプリミックス『家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN！』連動購入キャンペーンが2/5から開催🎉
天野明先生描き下ろし歴代シリーズエンブレム缶バッジ5個セット✨を先着でプレゼント‼️😆
新作「鴨乃橋ロンの禁断推理」コミックも発売中です❗️ pic.twitter.com/wQaYyBRTlw— アニメイト 本チーム (@animatebooks) February 4, 2021
During the period, a stamp rally sheet will be given when you purchase Shueisha Jump Remix “Katekyo Hitman REBORN Blood of Vongola.”
One stamp will be given for each volume purchased.
Those who collect all stamps will receive a 5-piece set of Emblem can badges drawn by Akira Amano-sensei. This will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
*The redemption of the benefits will start from July 16, 2021 (Fri) and will end as soon as it is gone.
*the stamp rally sheet will not be reissued if it’s lost
*You will not receive the benefits if you purchase more than one copies of the same product
DETAILS
| Date and time | February 5, 2021(Fri)-July 31, 2021(Sat) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=105034 (in Japanese only) |
Gundam Ace 20th Anniversary Fair in Animate
【フェア情報】
『ガンダムエース20周年フェア in アニメイト』が1/26(火)～3/21(日)まで開催‼対象商品を1冊ご購入ごとに 【複製イラスト色紙 (全12種・選択式)】を1枚プレゼント✨
アニメイト限定柄の色紙もあるマチよ～!!
この機会にチェックマチ!!※フェア詳細⇒https://t.co/JT001zeapQ pic.twitter.com/JY7NhpSLD0
— アニメイト町田 (@animatemachida) January 21, 2021
KADOKAWA will hold the “Gundam Ace 20th Anniversary Fair” in bookstores nationwide. Animate will also be participating in the fair. Along with the benefits given nationwide, there will also be Animate limited benefits.
During the period, for each purchase of the target product, one shikishi (6 types common nationwide, 6 Animate-limited types. 12 types in total) will be given as a benefit.
*Benefits can be chosen
*Will end as soon as benefits are gone
DETAILS
| Date and time | January 26, 2021(Tue)-March 21, 2021(Sun) |
| Place | Animate Stores Nationwide |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=104980 (in Japanese only) |
Gekkan Shonen Magazine KC Valentine’s Fair
【週刊少年マガジンKCバレンタインフェア開催決定💗】
人気ヒロインからバレンタインプレゼントが貰えちゃう🎁#週マガKCバレンタインフェア#それでも歩は寄せてくる #可愛いだけじゃない式守さん#カノジョも彼女 #カッコウの許嫁 #イジらないで、長瀞さん☞ https://t.co/dMIjJ3L8DM pic.twitter.com/F7ulT4YAbf
— アニメイト 本チーム (@animatebooks) February 4, 2021
During the period, for each purchase of the target products, a Valentine’s card (5 types) featuring the heroines from Gekkan Shounen Magazine will be given randomly as benefits.
*Will end as soon as the benefits are gone
*Benefits cannot be chosen
DETAILS
| Date and time | February 9, 2021(Tue) until the benefits are gone |
| Place | Animate Store Nationwide Animate Mail Order |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| Official Site | https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=105157 (in Japanese only) |
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