Report on the Three-Person Exhibition "Shojo Manga: Infinity" (The National Art Center, Tokyo) by Moto Hagio, Riyoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato: Tracing the Multilayered Development of Shojo Manga through Original Artwork
The National Art Center, Tokyo hosts "Shojo Manga: Infinity," an exhibition by Moto Hagio, Riyoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato, tracing the multilayered evolution of shojo manga through original artwork.Summary
The exhibition "Shojo Manga: Infinity: Moto Hagio × Riyoko Yamagishi × Waki Yamato" is on view at The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi) until February 8, 2027 (first half until December 14; second half from December 16). It traces the careers of three manga artists who debuted in the late 1960s and became central figures in the 1970s golden age of shojo manga. This is the first exhibition at the museum to focus specifically on shojo manga; senior curator Rei Yoshimura stated that "the genre's development is unparalleled globally" and that the exhibition aims to examine its diversity, innovation, and influence through the three artists' works. The exhibition comprises four sections. Section 1, "Masterpieces of Shojo Manga History," presents iconic scenes and original artwork, including Moto Hagio's "The Poe Clan," "The Heart of Thomas," and "Mesh"; Riyoko Yamagishi's "Arabesque" and "The Prince of the Sun"; and Waki Yamato's "Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern" and "Asaki Yumemishi." The title "Infinity" reflects the multilayered appeal of shojo manga.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)