Postponed] A complete reproduction of Kenshin Himura's beloved sword, "Shinrai, the reverse-blade sword," will be on display! Details of the "25th Anniversary Rurouni Kenshin Exhibition" are now available.

Rurouni Kenshin Exhibition," an exhibition commemorating the 25th anniversary of "Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tan" will be held at Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo from April 24 (Friday) to June 7 (Sunday), 2020.

*April 10, 2020 note: This exhibition has been postponed.
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection and the declaration of a state of emergency by the government, it has been decided that the "25th Anniversary Rurouni Kenshin Exhibition" will be postponed. The exhibition will be held in 2021. For ticket refunds and other details, please check the official website.
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Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tan," a hit manga series serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump in the 1990s, has sold more than 72 million copies (by Nobuhiro Watsuki). The story follows the adventures of the hero Himura Kenshin, a wanderer with a reverse-blade sword in his hand who has sworn a vow of "no killing" during the turbulent transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era. His character, who had a past as a manslayer and continued to fight despite his doubts and troubles, was popular among readers at the time as a new image of hero that was different from the heroes in shōnen magazines up to that time.

The exhibition will be divided into five areas, each with a different theme: "What are Friends," "What is Justice," "What is Strength," "What is Life," and "What is Happiness," all of which are indispensable to the story of the work. In the "What is Life?" area, Kenshin's beloved sword "Sakabatou Shinuchi," which has been completely recreated, will be on special display. In addition, original exhibition goods such as tapestries and mascots, as well as the official catalogue, will be sold at the official exhibition store "Kurobeko".

Kenshin's favorite sword, the "reverse-blade sword, Shinbachi," will be on display!

The "Gyakabatatou Shinuchi" (reverse-blade sword) on display at the exhibition was created by Kanekuni Ogawa, an uninspected swordsmith in Seki-shi, Gifu Prefecture. It is a perfect replica of Kenshin's favorite sword in the film, characterized by the fact that the blade and the peak of the sword are struck in the opposite direction from normal swords, so that the sword is not used to kill people but rather to strike at the peak of the sword. The inscription on the blade (nakago, the inner part of the blade) reads, "For the sake of my grandchildren, even if my children hate me for forging a blade that cuts me.

Exhibition Original Goods

The official exhibition store "Kurobeko" will open at the venue of the exhibition as a sister store of the beef hot pot restaurants "Akabeko" and "Shirobeko" that appear in the story. Original exhibition goods and the official catalog can be purchased at "Kurobeko. The following is an overview of the original goods to be sold.

Japanese tapestry
Japanese tapestries with a distinctive Japanese flavor, drawn with the artist's original brushwork. A total of four types (Himura Kenshin, Sagara Sanosuke, Shizuo Makoto, Saito Hajime) are lined up, priced at 3,520 yen (tax included) each.

Famous Scenes Acrylic Diorama
A must-see acrylic diorama featuring famous scenes and dialogues full of realism. A total of three types (Himura Kenshin, Shizuo Makoto, Saito Hajime) are available, priced at 1,650 yen each (tax included).

■Rururu Chara Mascot
The palm-sized mascot "Nuru Chara Mascot" is now available. The lineup consists of four types (Himura Kenshin, Shizuo Makoto, Shinomori Souji, and Saito Hajime), each priced at 990 yen (tax included).

Slide Can + Clip Set
This set includes a slide can with a design of the character's name on it and a clip modeled after the weapon used by each character. A total of five types (Himura Kenshin, Saito Ichi, Sagara Sanosuke, Shizuo Makoto, and Seta Sojiro) are available, priced at 1,650 yen each (tax included).

■Mini Wallet
Compact and convenient to carry around, this mini wallet has a monotone design. The inside depicts Shinji Shizuo wielding a rough, unlimited blade. The price is 3,300 yen (including tax).

COCOIRO Pen (1, 2, 3)
The COCOIRO pen is a new type of signature pen featuring the friendly expressions of Kenshin Himura and Sanosuke Sagara. Each is priced at 1,210 yen (tax included).

■Acrylic Key Chain
Acrylic key holders with vivid color illustrations and each character's family crest approved by the author. A total of 10 types (Himura Kenshin, Kamiya Kaoru, Myojin Yahiko, Sagara Sanosuke, Shinomori Soujiro, Seta Sojiro, Shizuo Mami, Saito Ichi, Yukiyo En, and Hiko Seijuro) are available, priced at 825 yen each (including tax).

■Collection Can Badges
Can badges with colorful illustrations of popular characters. A total of 20 kinds of can badges (randomly included, including 2 rare designs), priced at 440 yen (including tax) each.

Official catalogue
An official catalogue containing the contents of the exhibition will also be available for purchase. It contains more than 200 original drawings of the exhibition, including key visuals drawn especially for this exhibition. Total 192 pages.

It also includes a special conversation between Eiichiro Oda and Nobuhiro Watsuki of "ONE PIECE" who once worked as assistants on "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tan" and an interview with Keishi Otomo, director of the "Rurouni Kenshin" movie series. The book is priced at 2,530 yen. The price is 2,530 yen (tax included).

Ticket Outline

The following three types of tickets are available for this exhibition. Each ticket can be purchased through Lawson Ticket (L code 37777).

(1) Admission ticket (advance purchase price)
Price:
　General admission: ......1,400 yen (tax included)
　Junior High/High School Students: ......800 yen (tax included)
　Elementary school students: ......500 yen (tax included)
Sales period: Saturday, April 25, 2020

(2) Admission tickets (day-of-performance price)
　General......1,600 yen (tax included)
　Junior high/senior high school students: ......1,000 yen (tax included)
　Elementary school students: ......600 yen (tax included)
Sales period: April 26 (Sun.) - June 7 (Sun.), 2020
　Tickets can also be purchased at the GalleryAaMo ticket counter.

(3) Admission ticket with goods
　Common price (General/Junior High/High School/ Elementary School) ......2,900 yen (tax included)
　*Advance sales only, limited quantity.
・Sale period: Saturday, April 25, 2020
　*Sales will end as soon as the limited quantity is gone.
Goods contents: "Mamefuroshiki (bean wrapping cloth) + sticky notes in a small box (2 boxes)" set

*People who enter with tickets (1), (2), and (3) will receive a "Rurouni Kenshin" omikuji as a souvenir of their visit at the venue.
*(3) is a set of an admission ticket and a merchandise exchange ticket. The ticket can be exchanged for a set of "Mamefuroshiki (bean wrapping cloth) + sticky notes in a small box (2 boxes)" at the venue.
For details on other ticket sales, please refer to the official website.
Entrance time cannot be specified. Depending on the situation on the day, you may have to wait for a long time or may not be allowed to enter.

Event Summary
25th Anniversary Rurouni Kenshin Exhibition

Dates: April 24 (Fri.) - June 7 (Sun.), 2020
　Open throughout the exhibition period
　*On April 24 (Fri.) and 25 (Sat.), only those with advance tickets will be admitted.
　*Advance ticket holders only may enter on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25.
Opening hours: 11:00-19:00
　Last admission is 6:30 p.m.
　Doors open at 15:00 on Friday, April 24.
Venue: Tokyo Dome City GalleryAaMo
Location: 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Organizer: "Rurouni Kenshin Exhibition" Tokyo Executive Committee
Original story: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Planning cooperation: Jump Square Editorial Department, Weekly Shonen Jump Editorial Department
Supported by: Dai Nippon Printing, Lawson Ticket