In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum, Takarazuka City will hold a talk show titled “Hirohiko Araki ~The Map of Creation~” (荒木飛呂彦～創作の地図～) to help people rediscover the dreams, hopes, and appeal of manga.
As the name suggests, the guest speaker will be Hirohiko Araki, a renowned manga artist who debuted in 1980 for his one-shot Poker Under Arms after winning the “Selected Work” runner-up distinction in the 20th Tezuka Award held by Shueisha. Since then, he has continued to release works as one of the top creators in the field.
During the talk show, Araki will speak about his early experiences that inspired him to begin creating manga and how he encountered Osamu Tezuka’s works. In addition, he will discuss the thoughts he puts into the latest part (The JOJOLands) of his iconic series, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, which depicts the fate of a bloodline across generations.
Comment from Hirohiko Araki
Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum.
It’s a great honor to be invited to this commemorative talk show.
When Tezuka-sensei was still alive, he selected me for the Tezuka Award, which marked my debut as a manga artist.
I hope to share my memories of Tezuka-sensei, for whom I’ve had unwavering respect for since long ago.
This will be my first visit to Takarazuka, so I’m looking forward to the event.
Hirohiko Araki
手塚治虫記念館、開館30周年、誠におめでとうございます。
この度、記念トークショーにお招きいただき大変光栄です。
まだ手塚先生がご存命の時に、手塚賞で選んでいただき、
私は漫画家としてデビューいたしました。
昔から変わらず尊敬している手塚先生の思い出をお話できればと思います。
今回初めて宝塚に伺うので当日を楽しみにしております。
荒木飛呂彦
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 12:30 PM)
- Venue: Hoju no Ma (宝寿の間), Takarazuka Hotel
- Target Audience: Elementary and middle school students, general public, and seniors
- Capacity: 800 people (advance registration and lottery system)
- Participation Fee: 1,500 yen (includes entry to Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum) / ~$9.58 USD
How to Apply
- Application Deadline: Postcard must arrive by Saturday, February 15, 2025
- Application Method: Send a reply-paid postcard as follows (1 person per postcard):
- Front of the Outgoing Postcard:
- 〒665-0844 宝塚市武庫川町7-65 手塚治虫記念館トークショー係
- Back of the Outgoing Postcard:
(1) Postal address, name, and age
(2) Phone number
If you require wheelchair access, please indicate this. - Reply Side:
Postal address and name
- Multiple applications from the same individual will be invalid. If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, they will select participants via lottery. They will send the lottery results within 10 days after the deadline.
- The reply card will serve as your participation certificate, so please bring it on the event day.
What to Bring on the Day of the Event:
- Participation Certificate (Reply Postcard)
- Valid ID (e.g., My Number Card, driver’s license, passport, etc.)
- Participation Fee: 1,500 yen (cash only)
Important Notes:
- They appreciate receiving payment in exact change (e.g., 1,000 yen bill and 500 yen coin) to avoid delays.
- They will assign seats by lottery at the time of application.
- The venue prohibits food and drinks.
- Smartphones, photography, video recording, and audio recording are strictly prohibited.
- Participants will be given specific check-in times to reduce congestion at the venue.
Source: Official Site
