Kaoru Mori's Popular Manga “Otoyomegatari (A Bride's Story)” Gets an Original Art Exhibition
-An ensemble of original artwork showcasing the brides' miracle of love-
TOKYO - January 28, 2022 - Kaoru Mori's “Otoyome-Gatari (A Bride's Story)” (hereinafter Otoyome-Gatari) is getting its first, and large, exhibition at TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN (Tokorozawa City, Saitama Pref.), hosted by Kadokawa Corporation (hereinafter KADOKAWA). The exhibition runs between Feb 23 - Mar 21, 2022. Tickets went on sale Jan 28.
Otoyome-Gatari follows the journey of Henry Smith through 19th century Turkic Central Asia and the “otoyome” (beautiful brides) he meets along the way and their tribes. Authored by Kaoru Mori, the manga began its run in 2008 and is enjoyed by a diverse fanbase, often praised for its beautiful visuals and lively depiction of Central Asian culture.
The Dai-Otoyome-Gatari Exhibition (dai simply meaning big) contains over 100 artworks in both color and black & white, all hand-drawn by Mori-sensei herself. The impressively detailed illustrations encourage you to take your time in appreciating the art and feel immersed in the brides' fantastical world.
As if the art was not enough, the following are also available (or in the pipeline):
- Event merchandise designed with original illustrations by the author.
- Special lunch menu inspired by Central Asian cuisine.
- Joint cultural events in cooperation with the representative embassies of Central Asia.
All the latest news will be posted on the event website and Twitter (links below).
Through Mori-sensei's art, follow the trails of Smith & brides, and feel the atmosphere of Central Asia inside the exhibition.
A personal message from Mori-sensei
Otoyome-Gatari, set in Central Asia (or Central Eurasia at large), is a region that doesn't get much exposure in Japan. For it to be enjoyed by fans to the extent that I'm now able to share it to an even wider audience through an exhibition makes me very happy.
The exhibition isn't just about the manga, but also an introduction to Central Asian culture. Fans will of course enjoy the show, but even non-readers should have a good time learning about the region and each country's respective culture.
Through the manga medium, a manga-ka like me is able to form a distant connection with my reader. With this exhibition however, I hope we are able to close that distance and establish an even deeper connection, even if by a little.
The show runs about a month, which is longer than your typical exhibition, so please do give it a visit. I'm looking forward to it too. -Kaoru Mori
About Otoyome-Gatari (A Bride's Story)
Kaoru Mori's Otoyome-Gatari is a popular long running omnibus manga. Set in 19th century Central Asia, it follows the livelihoods of nomadic tribes in the region, with each tribe's “otoyome” (beautiful brides) being the center focus. Serialization began in 2008, and is currently being published by KADOKAWA's Aokishi magazine. 13 volumes are available right now, and in addition the larger wide-ban format was released from 2021. Otoyome-Gatari is currently translated into 12 languages for the global market.
Reception
2016 Eisner Award nominee
2014 Manga Taisho Award
2012 Intergenerational Award, Angoulême International Comics Festival
©Kaoru Mori ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION 2022
COVID-19 safety measures
At Tokorozawa Sakura Town, we put the safety & security of our customers & employees first. All possible hygiene measures are taken to prevent the spread of infection incl. proper ventilation of closed spaces, staggered entry for crowd control, observing social distancing, temperature recording at the door, and regular disinfection of facilities and equipment within. To learn more, go to: https://tokorozawa-sakuratown.com/topics/information/anshinsengen.html
About TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN
Opened in Nov. 2020, Tokorozawa Sakura Town is Japan's new large-scale multi-purpose entertainment complex. The complex functions as a book manufacturing facility & logistics center, but also as KADOKAWA's office quarter. There are event spaces (Japan Pavilion, Sennin Terrace), the EJ Anime Hotel, the book store DA VINCI STORE, Canteen KADOKAWA cafe, and a host of other shops & restaurants. The giant Kadokawa Culture Museum is also here, operated by the Kadokawa Culture Promotion Foundation. It is also the homebase to the (a) COOL JAPAN FOREST Project initiative between KADOKAWA and Tokorozawa City, and (b) the Saitama Culture Commonwealth - a three-way partnership between KADOKAWA, Saitama Prefecture and Tokorozawa City to boost area recognition. Refer: https://tokorozawa-sakuratown.com/
Overview of KADOKAWA CORPORATION
KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment including publishing, videos, games, Web services, education, MD, actual events, and business for inbound customers. By advancing digital transformation with our new employee working style Activity Based Working (ABW), KADOKAWA CORPORATION implements a global media mix strategy, focusing on stable Intellectual Property (IP) creation and delivering it to the world in a variety of forms.
Refer: https://group.Kadokawa.co.jp/global/
Dai-Otoyome-Gatari Exhibition Details
Period: 2022.2.23 - 2022.3.21, 10:00 - 18:00 every day (last entry 17:30)
Location: TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN, Japan Pavilion Hall B
https://g.page/Sakuratown
Event merchandise: DA VINCI STORE (10:00 - 20:00)
Hosted by: KADOKAWA
Website: https://tokorozawa-sakuratown.com/special/otoyometen/
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/daiotoyome_ten
Ticket information
Available: LAWSON Ticket (https://l-tike.com/otoyometen/)
Regular: ¥1,000
Special: ¥2,500*
On sale: 2022.1.28@17:00 - 2022.3.21
*Special ticket includes:
1x Flat pouch
2x Character badge (randomly selected from 5 designs)
TOKYO - January 28, 2022 - Kaoru Mori's “Otoyome-Gatari (A Bride's Story)” (hereinafter Otoyome-Gatari) is getting its first, and large, exhibition at TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN (Tokorozawa City, Saitama Pref.), hosted by Kadokawa Corporation (hereinafter KADOKAWA). The exhibition runs between Feb 23 - Mar 21, 2022. Tickets went on sale Jan 28.
Otoyome-Gatari follows the journey of Henry Smith through 19th century Turkic Central Asia and the “otoyome” (beautiful brides) he meets along the way and their tribes. Authored by Kaoru Mori, the manga began its run in 2008 and is enjoyed by a diverse fanbase, often praised for its beautiful visuals and lively depiction of Central Asian culture.
The Dai-Otoyome-Gatari Exhibition (dai simply meaning big) contains over 100 artworks in both color and black & white, all hand-drawn by Mori-sensei herself. The impressively detailed illustrations encourage you to take your time in appreciating the art and feel immersed in the brides' fantastical world.
As if the art was not enough, the following are also available (or in the pipeline):
- Event merchandise designed with original illustrations by the author.
- Special lunch menu inspired by Central Asian cuisine.
- Joint cultural events in cooperation with the representative embassies of Central Asia.
All the latest news will be posted on the event website and Twitter (links below).
Through Mori-sensei's art, follow the trails of Smith & brides, and feel the atmosphere of Central Asia inside the exhibition.
A personal message from Mori-sensei
Otoyome-Gatari, set in Central Asia (or Central Eurasia at large), is a region that doesn't get much exposure in Japan. For it to be enjoyed by fans to the extent that I'm now able to share it to an even wider audience through an exhibition makes me very happy.
The exhibition isn't just about the manga, but also an introduction to Central Asian culture. Fans will of course enjoy the show, but even non-readers should have a good time learning about the region and each country's respective culture.
Through the manga medium, a manga-ka like me is able to form a distant connection with my reader. With this exhibition however, I hope we are able to close that distance and establish an even deeper connection, even if by a little.
The show runs about a month, which is longer than your typical exhibition, so please do give it a visit. I'm looking forward to it too. -Kaoru Mori
About Otoyome-Gatari (A Bride's Story)
Kaoru Mori's Otoyome-Gatari is a popular long running omnibus manga. Set in 19th century Central Asia, it follows the livelihoods of nomadic tribes in the region, with each tribe's “otoyome” (beautiful brides) being the center focus. Serialization began in 2008, and is currently being published by KADOKAWA's Aokishi magazine. 13 volumes are available right now, and in addition the larger wide-ban format was released from 2021. Otoyome-Gatari is currently translated into 12 languages for the global market.
Reception
2016 Eisner Award nominee
2014 Manga Taisho Award
2012 Intergenerational Award, Angoulême International Comics Festival
©Kaoru Mori ©KADOKAWA CORPORATION 2022
COVID-19 safety measures
At Tokorozawa Sakura Town, we put the safety & security of our customers & employees first. All possible hygiene measures are taken to prevent the spread of infection incl. proper ventilation of closed spaces, staggered entry for crowd control, observing social distancing, temperature recording at the door, and regular disinfection of facilities and equipment within. To learn more, go to: https://tokorozawa-sakuratown.com/topics/information/anshinsengen.html
About TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN
Opened in Nov. 2020, Tokorozawa Sakura Town is Japan's new large-scale multi-purpose entertainment complex. The complex functions as a book manufacturing facility & logistics center, but also as KADOKAWA's office quarter. There are event spaces (Japan Pavilion, Sennin Terrace), the EJ Anime Hotel, the book store DA VINCI STORE, Canteen KADOKAWA cafe, and a host of other shops & restaurants. The giant Kadokawa Culture Museum is also here, operated by the Kadokawa Culture Promotion Foundation. It is also the homebase to the (a) COOL JAPAN FOREST Project initiative between KADOKAWA and Tokorozawa City, and (b) the Saitama Culture Commonwealth - a three-way partnership between KADOKAWA, Saitama Prefecture and Tokorozawa City to boost area recognition. Refer: https://tokorozawa-sakuratown.com/
Overview of KADOKAWA CORPORATION
KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment including publishing, videos, games, Web services, education, MD, actual events, and business for inbound customers. By advancing digital transformation with our new employee working style Activity Based Working (ABW), KADOKAWA CORPORATION implements a global media mix strategy, focusing on stable Intellectual Property (IP) creation and delivering it to the world in a variety of forms.
Refer: https://group.Kadokawa.co.jp/global/
Dai-Otoyome-Gatari Exhibition Details
Period: 2022.2.23 - 2022.3.21, 10:00 - 18:00 every day (last entry 17:30)
Location: TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN, Japan Pavilion Hall B
https://g.page/Sakuratown
Event merchandise: DA VINCI STORE (10:00 - 20:00)
Hosted by: KADOKAWA
Website: https://tokorozawa-sakuratown.com/special/otoyometen/
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/daiotoyome_ten
Ticket information
Available: LAWSON Ticket (https://l-tike.com/otoyometen/)
Regular: ¥1,000
Special: ¥2,500*
On sale: 2022.1.28@17:00 - 2022.3.21
*Special ticket includes:
1x Flat pouch
2x Character badge (randomly selected from 5 designs)
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