“Doraemon x CoroCoro Comic 40th Anniversary Exhibition”

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At the entrance, 40 years worth of CoroCoro comics are lined up.
It contains 469 books, from the first issue in 1977 to the May issue of this year.
CoroCoro Comic was launched as a monthly magazine where you can read plenty of Doraemon, and out of the total 520 pages of the first issue, 200 pages are Doraemon. The word "Doraemon" was larger than the magazine's name, and the cover featured a singing Doraemon. The entire first issue can be read as an e-book using an iPad.

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Fujiko F. Fujio has been drawing Doraemon on the cover of CoroCoro Comic since its inception using a permanent marker.
After thinking about how to make the cover of CoroCoro Comic stand out, I decided to draw Doraemon with thick, solid lines to create an impact.

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I can't believe it was drawn with magic.
If you look closely, you can see that correction tape was used to make subtle adjustments.
Approximately 40 original cover illustrations that convey the warmth of handwriting are on display.

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The exhibition will feature all 17 works in the ``Large Feature Doraemon'' series, as well as original drawings such as ``21 Emon,'' ``Chuuken Toppi,'' and ``Chuu Poko,'' including works by the editors in charge at the time. The assistant's comments are displayed nearby.

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For example, in the original illustration for the long series ``Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure in the Underworld'', it is stated that the castle of the Great Demon King was modeled after the ruins of Cappadocia in Turkey, but the teacher actually visited the book on his research trip. A comment was attached saying that it was done after the work was drawn.

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Additionally, there are detailed drawings of Doraemon's heroine Shizuka-chan's room, as well as supplementary exhibits from the time, which are truly unique to a collaborative project.

Both adults and children took their time to look at the exhibits while listening to information about the museum using the Moshi Moshi Phone.

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At the end of the exhibition planning room, there is also a memorial feature article written after the teacher's death. You can feel the deep relationship between the teacher's kind personality and CoroCoro Comics.

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At the museum cafe (3rd floor), you can enjoy the original menu for the special exhibition.
The most popular item seems to be the ``Underwater Oniwajo Poseidon Chilled Mixed Hisui Noodles'' (1,200 yen).
Although he plays the role of an antagonist, it feels like a waste to eat it because of how perfect it is!
By the way, the mask on top of this soba is a tortilla.
In addition to ``Nobita's Dinosaur Cretaceous Plate'' (1,450 yen) and ``Doraemon Taco Rice'' (1,600 yen), the cover design of the first issue of CoroCoro Comic, ``First Issue Cake'' (1,977 yen), is also eye-catching.

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The museum shop (1F) also sells original goods that can only be purchased during the exhibition period.
There is a ``Clear File Set (2 A4 size sheets)'' (594 yen) and a rubber magnet (486 yen) that features the original cover of CoroCoro Comic.

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What caught my attention was the Takecopter headband.
Although you can't actually fly, you might want to wear one on your head.
By the way, the propeller is said to be rotated by the wind.

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There is also a library space where you can relax and read manga, as well as a courtyard.
Air coolers are installed in the courtyard to combat the heat, but it is expected to get quite hot during the day. It is spacious and comfortable, but please be especially careful during the summer vacation period.

From Magcal Editorial Department

I had visited the museum several times before, but this was the first time I had seen such a lively exhibition.
Perhaps because there were comments from the editors and assistants at the time right next to the original drawings, I felt like there was a lot of lively conversation among the people who came with me.
By the way, September 3, 2112 is Doraemon's birthday.
If we do our best, will we be able to reach that day too?
Why not take a look at the Doraemon of the past and the future of Doraemon at this special exhibition?