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    Limited-edition items and collaboration cafes featuring works like *The Girl Who Leapt Through Time* and *Summer Wars*! A large-scale exhibition exploring the origins of Mamoru Hosoda’s works is currently on view in Kyobashi.

    2026.07.09

    #kyobashi
    #展覧会
    #CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO

    © “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” Production Committee 2006

    ©2009 SUMMERWARS FILM PARTNERS

    ©2012 “Wolf Children: Ame and Yuki” Production Committee

    It has been 20 years since the release of *The Girl Who Leapt Through Time*. The largest exhibition to date tracing the creative journey of animation director Mamoru Hosoda, titled “*The Girl Who Leapt Through Time* 20th Anniversary: Mamoru Hosoda’s Origins,” is currently on view at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi.

    The exhibition features over 300 production materials—including storyboards, original artwork, and art boards—primarily from *The Girl Who Leapt Through Time*, *Summer Wars*, and *Wolf Children*.Highlights include an exhibition area where visitors can experience the virtual world “OZ” from *Summer Wars*, as well as life-size figures of “King Kazuma” and “Love Machine.”

    Furthermore, the exhibition introduces his independent works created before *The Girl Who Leapt Through Time*, pieces from his student days, oil paintings from his college years, and even formative experiences from his hometown of Toyama, offering visitors a glimpse into the “origins” of director Mamoru Hosoda.

    • Selected Menu Items: Kaji Kenji’s Wobbly Mango Pudding (1,190 yen), King Kazuma’s Berry Parfait (1,590 yen), OZ Float Soda (1,090 yen), “Let’s Pretend It Never Happened” Sunset Pasta (1,890 yen),Welcome to the World of OZ. The Pasta That Welcomes You (2,090 yen), Rain and Snow: Snow-Capped Mountain Pasta (1,890 yen) *All prices include tax

    After the screening, we recommend stopping by the on-site themed café, “OZ café.”

    The menu features items inspired by the world of *Summer Wars*, as well as food and drinks inspired by *The Girl Who Leapt Through Time* and *Wolf Children: Ame and Yuki*. With a lineup sure to delight fans, you’ll definitely want to snap some photos.You’ll be able to enjoy a moment of reflection, reminiscing about the films’ memorable scenes and savoring the lingering afterglow.

    • Since the number of promotional items is limited, they may sell out.

    The café is also running a promotion where customers receive a limited-edition sticker for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent. With beautiful designs that will make you want to collect them all, you can choose your favorite from a total of three varieties.

    • Clockwise from left: Die-cut cushion (5,500 yen), drawstring bag (4,400 yen), T-shirt (7,150 yen each), tote bag (4,400 yen each),Acrylic keychain charms (2,310 yen each), Acrylic magnets (set of 5 random designs, 825 yen) *All prices include tax

    In addition, venue-exclusive merchandise created in collaboration with the fashion brand “niko and…” will be available, featuring a wide selection of items that let you enjoy the charm of his works in your everyday life.

    Since it’s within walking distance of Tokyo Station, it’s a great spot to pop into while you’re out shopping or running errands.Whether you’re a fan or haven’t seen his work yet, this exhibition offers a chance to discover the appeal of Mamoru Hosoda’s films from a new perspective. Why not visit Kyobashi this summer to experience the origins of Director Mamoru Hosoda’s creativity?

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