[Ended] “Isao Takahata Exhibition” will be held in Mie Prefecture! We will introduce the highlights of the exhibition, access, related events, etc.
掲載日：2023.07.07
"Isao Takahata Exhibition: What We Left Behind in Japanese Animation" will be held at the Mie Prefectural Museum (MieMu) from Saturday, July 8, 2023 to Monday, September 18, 2023 (holiday). We will introduce the highlights of the exhibition, access, related events, etc.
- Chapter 1 Starting point Passion for animated films
- Chapter 2: Joy of everyday life: Exploring new areas of expression in animation
- Chapter 3: A look at Japanese culture Dialogue between past and present
- Chapter 4: The dynamism of sketching: A new challenge to animation
- Goods related to “Isao Takahata Exhibition”
Who is “Isao Takahata”?
<Isao Takahata (1935-2018)>
Isao Takahata was born in 1935 in what is now IseCity Mie Prefecture, and spent his childhood in TsuCity. Graduated from the Department of French Literature at the University of Tokyo in 1959, and joined what is now Toei Animation in the same year. In 1968, he completed his first full-length directorial work, ``The Sun Prince: The Adventures of Horus.'' In the 1970s, he directed ``Heidi, Girl in the Alps'' (1974) and ``Three Thousand Leagues in Search of Mother.'' He has directed all episodes of television masterpieces such as Anne of Green Gables (1976) and Anne of Green Gables (1979).
From the 1980s onwards, he wrote and directed films such as ``Jarinko Chie'' (1981), ``Grave of the Fireflies'' (1988), and ``Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko'' (1994). In addition to expressing the reality of ordinary people's lives, I created works that reconsider Japan's wartime and postwar history.
In his posthumous work, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013), he made full use of digital technology to create a watercolor-style drawing method that made use of hand-drawn lines, achieving an expressive innovation that was on a completely different level from the traditional cel style. Did.
He also served as a producer for Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, which was released in 1984, and in 1985 he participated in the establishment of Studio Ghibli, playing an active role alongside Hayao Miyazaki as one of the two pillars of Studio Ghibli.
Highlights of “Isao Takahata Exhibition”
Here, we will explain in detail the highlights of the ``Isao Takahata Exhibition,'' including Isao Takahata's ``non-painting'' production and the works he has produced so far.
The exhibition will be a rare opportunity to display more than 1,300 exhibit materials, including storyboards, layouts, background paintings, original drawings, and composition draft notes, so please read this article and be sure to visit the site. ♪
Chapter 1 Starting point Passion for animated films
Takahata joined Toei Animation, now Toei Animation, in 1959, aiming to become an animation director.
“Prince of the Sun: The Adventures of Horus” (1968) © Toei
In ``The Sun Prince: The Adventures of Horus'' (1968), which was his first feature-length theatrical release (directed), it becomes clear why this work was groundbreaking in the history of Japanese animation.
Regarding ``Prince of the Sun: The Adventures of Horus'', Takahata seems to have said, ``It's a very memorable work that you could say we poured everything from a period of our youth into.''
“Prince of the Sun: The Adventures of Horus” (1968) © Toei
Chapter 2 Exploring new areas of expression for joy animation in daily life
"Heidi, Girl of the Alps" (1974) ©ZUIYO, "Heidi, Girl of the Alps" Official Homepage http://www.heidi.ne.jp
This chapter examines the teamwork with Hayao Miyazaki and Yoshifumi Kondo through storyboards, layouts, background paintings, etc., and approaches the secrets of Takahata's direction.
After leaving Toei Animation, Takahata continued to write about food, clothing, shelter, nature, and other famous television series such as ``Heidi, Girl of the Alps'' (1974) and ``Anne of Green Gables'' (1979), which are still widely known today. By carefully depicting everyday life, such as the relationships between people, we have broken new ground by creating a vivid human drama that can be achieved in 52 episodes a year.
"Heidi, Girl of the Alps" (1974) ©ZUIYO, "Heidi, Girl of the Alps" Official Homepage http://www.heidi.ne.jp
“Anne of Green Gables” (1979) ©NIPPON ANIMATION CO.,LTD. “Anne of Green Gables” ™AGGLA
Chapter 3: Looking at Japanese Culture: Dialogue between past and present
Since the 1980s, Takahata has specialized in works set in Japan, vividly capturing the country's climate and the reality of ordinary people's lives.
Studio Ghibli, which was involved in the establishment of this project in 1985, has been working on contemporary Japanese films such as ``Grave of the Fireflies'' (1988), ``Omohideporoporo'' (1991), and ``Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko'' (1994). The results appear in a group of works that focus on history.
“Omohideporoporo” (1991) ©1991 Hotaru Okamoto, Yuko Tone, Studio Ghibli, NH
"Heisei Tanuki Battle Pon Poko" (1994) ©1994 Hata Office/Studio Ghibli/NH
This chapter focuses on the creation of a way of retelling the Japanese wartime and postwar experiences as a continuation of the present day, and the development of the theme of "satoyama."
Chapter 4: The dynamism of sketching: A new challenge to animation
The final chapter unravels Takahata's alchemy of images, backed by his deep knowledge of art.
Takahata was also a tireless explorer of the expressive form of animation. In the 1990s, he became obsessed with the study of picture scrolls, digging into the traditions of Japanese visual culture and continuing to explore new expressive styles for animation that integrate characters and backgrounds.
The results were ``Hoho Kekyo: My Neighbor Yamada-kun'' (1999) and ``The Tale of the Princess Kaguya'' (2013).
“Hoho Kekyo My Neighbor Yamada-kun” (1999) ©1999 Ishii Hisaichi, Hata Office, Studio Ghibli, NHD
“The Tale of Princess Kaguya” (2013) ©2013 Hata Office/Studio Ghibli/NDHDMTK
Utilizing digital technology, we took on the challenge of creating a watercolor-style drawing method that makes use of hand-drawn lines, and achieved an expression that stands out from the traditional cel style.
A method of drawing a moving object such as a person on a transparent sheet, overlaying it on another background image, and photographing it one frame at a time.
Goods related to “Isao Takahata Exhibition”
The ``Isao Takahata Exhibition Museum Shop'' is located on the 2nd floor, one level down from the 3rd floor exhibition room.
In addition to stationery such as memo pads and clear files depicting characters that appear in Studio Ghibli works and other works, tableware such as small plates and glasses, and cute goods such as tote bags made in collaboration with the popular brand ``TEMBEA''. Many are on sale. Some items are exclusive to the exhibition! ?
This museum shop can also be used to purchase goods only.
In addition to cash, you can also pay by credit card (VISA, Master Card, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS).
There are many more goods available in addition to the ones pictured above, so be sure to check them out at the venue!
(Please check this out for details.)
Main places to purchase admission fees and tickets for “Isao Takahata Exhibition”
The main places to purchase viewing fees and tickets for the "Isao Takahata Exhibition" are as follows.
viewing fee
- General 1,600 yen (1,400 yen)
- Students (universities, various vocational schools, etc.) 1,000 yen (800 yen)
- Elementary, junior high and high school students 500 yen (300 yen)
- Preschool children free
*The prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more people.
*This fee also allows you to view the basic exhibits (permanent).
*If you are purchasing a student ticket, please display your student ID. (Excluding elementary school students)
*Various discounts cannot be used together.
*Free admission for those with a disability certificate and one accompanying person.
*If you have an annual passport for the Mie Prefectural Museum (MieMu), you will only be charged the group rate.
Please note that accompanying elementary, junior high and high school students will need a ticket.
*Campus members (Mie University and Kogakukan University) are required to pay the general or student rate.
Main places to buy tickets
- Mie Prefectural Museum (MieMu) *Only same-day tickets will be sold during the period (Payment in cash only)
- Tsu Station West Exit Kintetsu Counter *Purchase hours are 10:00-19:00 on weekdays and 9:00-18:00 on weekends and holidays.
It can be purchased at other Kintetsu station sales offices. Click here for details.
You can also purchase in-store at convenience stores or online.
We also sell discount plans that include Kintetsu, Sanko bus, and exhibition tickets. Please check this out for details.
Basic information and venue access for “Isao Takahata Exhibition”
| Period | From Saturday, July 8, 2020 to Monday, September 18, 2020 (holiday) Closed: Every Monday (but open on July 17th and September 18th), July 18th (Tuesday) |
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| open time | From 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry until 16:30) |
| venue | Mie Prefectural Museum (MieMu) 3rd floor special exhibition room |
| address | 3060 isshinden TsuCity 514-0061 |
| telephone number | 059-228-2283 |
| Access by train | 25 minutes walk from the west exit of Tsu Station (JR/Kintetsu/Ise Railway) or about 5 minutes by Mie Kotsu bus from the west exit of Tsu Station and get off at "Sogo Bunka Center-mae". |
| Access by car | Approximately 10 minutes from Ise Expressway "Tsu IC" |
| parking | Approximately 1,400 free spaces (shared with the Mie Prefectural Cultural Center, so crowds are expected depending on the status of the event.) |
| toilet | Available (including multi-functional toilet) |
| Special exhibition URL | https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/MieMu/p0031300085.htm |
Events related to “Isao Takahata Exhibition” will also be held!
Related events will also be held to allow you to enjoy this exhibition even more deeply! Some events are held during the summer vacation period, so be sure to visit MieMu♪
*A ticket to the Isao Takahata exhibition is required to participate in related events.
Let's make flip-flop comics using coloring pages!
- Date and time July 23rd (Sunday), 30th (Sunday) 10:00-12:00 (Reception closes at 11:45), 13:30-15:30 (Reception closes at 15:15)
- Location Mie Prefectural Museum (MieMu) 3rd floor lecture room
- Open to anyone *Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian (reception on the day).
- Participation is free of charge *A ticket to the Isao Takahata exhibition is required.
Screening of director Isao Takahata's work "Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko"
- Date: August 18th (Friday) 13:30-15:45 (Doors open 12:45)
- Location Mie Prefectural Cultural Center Middle Hall (1234 isshinden TsuCity)
- Open to anyone *Preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian (advance application).
- Participation is free of charge *A ticket to the Isao Takahata exhibition is required.
- Co-sponsored by Mie Prefecture Lifelong Learning Center
- way to participate
Please apply by postcard or electronic application.
*For electronic applications, please apply from the event information on the Mie Prefectural Museum (MieMu) homepage.
Maximum of 4 people per application.
Please fill in the name, address, and phone number of the representative, as well as the names and ages of all participants.
*Please note that if there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held.
*A “winning postcard” will be sent only to the winners after August 4th (Friday).
Please bring your winning postcard with you on the day of the screening as your proof of participation.
- Application deadline: July 28th (Friday) (must arrive)
- Application/Inquiries
3060 isshinden, TsuCity 514-0061 Phone: 059-228-2283
Mie Prefectural Museum (MieMu) “Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko Screening Person”
