“Isao Takahata: The Man Who Made Japanese Animation” Opens at Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo
- Purpobandit
- Jun 27
- 1 min read
A major retrospective exhibition honoring the legacy of legendary director Isao Takahata is now open at Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo. Titled “Isao Takahata: The Man Who Made Japanese Animation,” the exhibition runs from June 27 to September 15, 2025, and coincides with the 90th anniversary of Takahata’s birth and the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II — a conflict that deeply shaped his work.
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Event Details・Title: Isao Takahata: The Man Who Made Japanese Animation・Dates: June 27 – September 15, 2025・Venue: Azabudai Hills Gallery (Garden Plaza A, MB Floor, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)・Opening Hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (last entry at 19:30) Note: On Tuesdays and Sundays from June 27 to July 18, closing time is 17:00 (last entry at 16:30)・Admission: General ¥2,000 (variable by category)・Advance reservations are recommended due to expected demand. Same-day tickets may be limited.
Official Website & ContactsWebsite: https://www.azabudai-hills.com/azabudaihillsgallery/sp/isaotakahata-exInstagram: @azabudaihillsgalleryTikTok: @azabudaihills_galleryX (formerly Twitter): @ah__gallery
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