Crowdfunding: Retrospective Exhibition for Art Director Takamura Mukuo of Anime "Galaxy Express 999" and "Harmagedon" to be Held in His Hometown Nagasaki!
A crowdfunding campaign is underway to fund a retrospective exhibition for anime art director Takamura Mukuo in Nagasaki.Summary
A crowdfunding campaign is currently active for the retrospective exhibition titled "Takamura Mukuo: Pioneer of Anime Background Art." Mukuo was the art director for numerous masterpieces in Japanese animation history, including "Galaxy Express 999," "3000 Leagues in Search of Mother," and "Harmagedon." The exhibition aims to re-examine the evolution of expression and artistic value in Japanese animation through approximately 100 of Mukuo's surviving hand-drawn background paintings, art settings, and sketches. The crowdfunding goal is 1.5 million yen, intended to cover planning costs and reward production, with future goals including a national tour and a catalog. The exhibition itself is scheduled to take place from April 25 to May 24, 2026, at the Sasebo Museum Shimase Art Center in Nagasaki Prefecture. Various reward tiers are offered, catering to both attendees and those who cannot visit in person.
(Source：artscape)