"Doraemon x CoroCoro Comic 40th Anniversary Exhibition"

At the entrance, there are 40 years' worth of CoroCoro Comics lined up.
The collection contains 469 issues, from the first issue in 1977 to this year's May issue.
CoroCoro Comic was launched as a monthly magazine where you can read a lot about Doraemon, and the first issue had a total of 520 pages, of which 200 pages were about Doraemon. The word "Doraemon" was written larger than the name of the magazine, and the cover featured a singing Doraemon. The first issue can be read in its entirety as an e-book on an iPad.

Since the magazine's inception, Fujiko F. Fujio has been drawing Doraemon on the covers of CoroCoro Comic using permanent marker.
This was because, after thinking about how to make the cover of CoroCoro Comic stand out, they decided to create impact by drawing Doraemon with thick, clear lines.

It's hard to believe it was painted with magic.
If you look closely, you can see that correction tape has been used to make subtle adjustments.
Approximately 40 original cover illustrations that convey the warmth of handwriting are on display.

The special exhibition will feature all 17 works in the "Doraemon the Movie" series, as well as original drawings from works such as "21 Emon," "Chuken Toppi," and "Chu Poko," with comments from the editors and assistants in charge at the time on display nearby.

For example, in the original drawings for the feature-length series "Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld," a comment was added in which it was stated that "from the editor in charge," the model for the Great Demon King's castle was the ruins of Cappadocia in Turkey, but that in fact the artist visited there for research after drawing this work.

Also, there are drawings that were thoroughly researched into the room of Doraemon's heroine, Shizuka-chan, as well as a display of the original magazine supplements, which are truly unique to this collaborative project.

Adults and children alike were engrossed in looking at the exhibits while listening to directions around the museum using the "Hello Phone."

At the end of the exhibition room, there is a memorial feature article written after the author's death. It contains anecdotes about the author's kind personality and his deep connection with CoroCoro Comic.

At the Museum Café (3rd floor), you can enjoy original menu items created for special exhibitions.
The most popular dish is the "Undersea Devil Castle Poseidon Chilled Jade Noodles" (1,200 yen).
Although it is the villain, it is so well-made that it almost feels a shame to eat it!
By the way, the mask part on top of the soba is a tortilla.
In addition to the "Nobita's Dinosaur Cretaceous Plate" (1,450 yen) and "Doraemon Taco Rice" (1,600 yen), the "First Issue Cake" (1,977 yen) featuring the cover design of the first issue of CoroCoro Comic is also eye-catching.

The museum shop (1st floor) also sells original goods that can only be purchased during the special exhibition period.
There are also items such as a "clear file set (2 A4 size sheets)" (594 yen) featuring the original covers of CoroCoro Comic and rubber magnets (486 yen).

What caught my eye was the Takecopter headband.
You can't actually fly in the sky, but it would be nice to try wearing it on your head.
By the way, the propellers rotate with the wind.

The building also has a library space where you can relax and read manga, as well as a courtyard.
There are air conditioners installed in the courtyard to help cool down the area, but it is expected to get quite hot during the day. It is spacious and pleasant, but please be careful, especially during the summer holidays.

From the Magcal editorial department

I have been to the museum several times before, but I have never seen such a lively exhibit before.
Perhaps because the original drawings were displayed right next to the comments of the editors and assistants at the time, there seemed to be lively conversation among the people who came with me.
By the way, Doraemon's birthday is September 3, 2112.
If we try hard, maybe we can reach that day...?
Why not come and experience both the Doraemon of the past and the Doraemon of the future at this special exhibition?

"Doraemon x CoroCoro Comic 40th Anniversary Exhibition"

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