‘The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune -“The Ghost in the Shell” and The Path of Creation-’ Just 2 Months Until Opening! Ticket Sales Start Friday, June 12! New Merchandise Debuting at the Nagoya Venue

PARCO Co., Ltd., alongside Kodansha Ltd., Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd., and BV Communications Inc., will host the highly acclaimed exhibition “The World of Masamune Shirow: Ghost in the Shell and the Trajectory of Creation” at the Matsuzakaya Nagoya store from Sunday, August 2 to Sunday, August 16, 2026. This popular exhibition has already drawn over 65,000 visitors during its runs in Tokyo and Osaka.

 

After receiving an overwhelming response in Tokyo and Osaka, this exhibition is finally making its debut in the Tokai region.

 

Ticket sales will begin on eplus starting Friday, June 12 at 10:00 AM. Additionally, the exclusive tote bag included with the merchandise-bundled tickets will feature “Light Purple,” a special limited-edition color exclusive to the Nagoya venue.

 

Furthermore, three new items—two types of T-shirts and one type of poster—will debut as original merchandise at the Nagoya venue. With these exclusive new additions unique to Nagoya, anticipation for the event continues to grow.

 

 

 

 

 

[Admission Fees]
General Admission: 1,500 yen (tax included) / Admission with Exclusive Merchandise: 4,000 yen (tax included)
*Free admission for preschool-aged children. *Discounts are not applicable.

: Exhibition Original Special Tote Bag

Size: Approx. H42 x W37 cm at the bottom (excluding handles)
*Available for all event dates while supplies last.

 

[Admission Bonus]
As a visitor bonus during the exhibition period, guests will receive a Masamune Shirow illustrated mini card upon entry (changes daily, 7 designs total; see below).
*Applicable only to ticket purchasers; limited to one card per person.

 

[Ticket Sales Schedule]
Sales start on Friday, June 12 at 10:00 AM via eplus.
URL: https://eplus.jp/shirow-masamune-ex-nagoya/
*During the exhibition period, same-day tickets will be available for purchase both at the venue and on eplus (excluding August 2 (Sun) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM).

◇ Timed-Entry Tickets
Admission on the opening day, August 2 (Sun) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, will require a “Timed-Entry Ticket.”

Time Slots:
[10:00 AM – 10:30 AM] [10:30 AM – 11:00 AM] [11:00 AM – 11:30 AM] [11:30 AM – 12:00 PM] [12:00 PM – 12:30 PM] [12:30 PM – 1:00 PM] [1:00 PM – 1:30 PM] [1:30 PM – 2:00 PM]
*The times listed above indicate when admission guidance begins.
*Timed-entry tickets are strictly valid only for the specific date and time slot purchased.
*If a timed-entry slot sells out prior to the exhibition, no additional tickets for that slot will be sold during the event. Any remaining tickets will be sold exclusively through eplus.

◇ Period-Flex Tickets
These tickets allow admission at any time during the exhibition period, except during the timed-entry slots.
*Please note that during peak hours, entry restrictions may be enforced or numbered admission tickets may be distributed to manage crowding.

 

【Exhibition Overview】
‘The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune -“The Ghost in the Shell” and The Path of Creation-’ @Nagoya 
Dates: Sunday, August 2, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
Venue: Matsuzakaya Hall (Matsuzakaya Nagoya, South Building 8F)
Organizer: The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune Nagoya Venue Executive Committee
Planning & Production: Kodansha, PARCO
Planning Cooperation: Seishinsha, Setagaya Literary Museum
Special Cooperation: Shirow Masamune
Graphic Design: Kei Sakawaki, Hiroaki Hidaka
Official Links:
・Exhibition Official Website: https://www.shirow-masamune-ex.jp
・Exhibition Official X: @shirow_ex
・Ghost in the Shell Official Website: https://theghostintheshell.jp
・Ghost in the Shell Official X: @thegitsofficial
・Official YouTube Channel: @GhostintheShellChannel
Online Sales Page: https://online.parco.jp/shop/e/e32779946/