Report on 'Mamoru Hosoda: Origins/Exhibition' (CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO). Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time', exploring the roots of production.
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time', a past-largest-scale exhibition exploring Mamoru Hosoda's roots opened at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO.Summary
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time', a past-largest-scale exhibition titled 'Mamoru Hosoda: Origins/Exhibition' has opened at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi. The exhibition runs until August 31. Released in 2006, 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' expanded from a small initial run of six theaters to over 100 locations through word-of-mouth, winning numerous international awards including the Special Jury Prize at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival and establishing director Mamoru Hosoda's name worldwide. The exhibition features a four-part structure that includes the three beloved works 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time', 'Summer Wars', and 'Wolf Children', alongside a collection of works from Hosoda's student days that trace the origins of his creation. Through over 300 production materials such as storyboards, layouts, key animation, and art boards, the exhibition introduces the highlights of the display, delving into the roots of Mamoru Hosoda.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)