The World of Manga Artist Ima Ichiko Exhibition

2026Years9Month12Sun(Sat)~2026Years11Month23Sun(Mon)

Ichiko Ima is a manga artist from Himi City, Toyama Prefecture. She made her debut as a manga artist in 1993 with "My Beautiful Green Palace." In 1995, she began serializing her representative work, "Hyakki Yakōshō." This work, which depicts the mysterious experiences of a protagonist who can see yokai (supernatural beings), has been highly praised for its meticulously calculated dialogue and paneling that constructs a unique space and time, as well as its outstanding expressive power through exceptional compositional skills and solid drawing techniques. In 2006, it won the Excellence Award in the Manga Division at the 10th Japan Media Arts Festival. She has also worked on a wide range of genres, including horror, fantasy, and comedy, as well as the essay manga "Buncho-sama to Watashi" (My Finch and Me), which humorously depicts her life with many finches. This exhibition introduces the works of Ichiko Ima, which have attracted many readers with their delicate line drawings and beautiful colors. Through the display of valuable original drawings, please enjoy the creative world spun by manga artist Ichiko Ima.