The “ONE PIECE ONLY” exhibition will be held at PLAY! MUSEUM in Tachikawa, Tokyo, from Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to Monday, January 13, 2025 (a public holiday).
This exhibition delves into the creation of “ONE PIECE,” which, as of April 2024, has surpassed 510 million copies in global circulation, with each new volume consistently printing over 3 million copies for more than a decade. The exhibition will feature color proofs and printing plates archived to commemorate the 100th volume of Jump Comics and the 1000th serialized chapter, displayed alongside original artwork by creator Eiichiro Oda. Additionally, visitors can view a high-speed 8K camera film showcasing the production process of “Weekly Shonen Jump” and Jump Comics, tracing the journey from a single sheet of paper to millions of copies in the hands of readers. The exhibition’s official website and social media channels also revealed that visitors will receive a Jump Comics-sized catalog as a special gift.
Additionally, the exhibition will feature a 3.6-meter-tall, 140-meter-long continuous “Great Scroll,” created by joining together all 1,100 pages from volumes 1 through 109 of “ONE PIECE.” Over 100 art prints produced by the “Shueisha Manga Art Heritage” project, which began in 2021, will also be on display, along with the original metal printing plates used in the production.
The exhibition will also include a documentary that records scenes from the production of art prints, and an installation work that captures the printing process of Weekly Shonen Jump and Jump Comics using an ultra-high speed camera, and projects it onto three 8K projectors.
Additionally, the exhibition will offer interactive experiences such as a “Golden Room” where visitors can draw illustrations on special Jump Comics-sized paper for display, and decorating international shipping crates of “treasure chests” that contain the processes and secrets behind the creation of “ONE PIECE” with stickers. Visitors will also find over 50 types of posters featuring iconic scenes, apparel, stationery, and other items related to typography, paper, and printing available for purchase.
Tickets for the “ONE PIECE ONLY” exhibition will go on sale at Seven Ticket on September 1 (Sun.) at 10:00 a.m. for October admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
ONE PIECE ONLY Exhibition
Exhibition Period: October 9, 2024 (Wednesday) – January 13, 2025 (Monday, Public Holiday)
Venue: PLAY! MUSEUM (Tachikawa, Tokyo)
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
Note: Timed entry system (Tickets available exclusively through Seven Tickets)
Closed: December 31 – January 2
Exhibition Website: https://one-piece-only.play2020.jp/
Address: 3-1 GREEN SPRINGS W3 Building, 2F, Midori-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo
Phone: 042-518-9625
PLAY! MUSEUM Website: https://play2020.jp
