Ticket Information Released for ‘The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune -“The Ghost in the Shell” and The Path of Creation-‘ Starting April 12, 2025
Ticket information for upcoming ‘The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune -“The Ghost in the Shell” and The Path of Creation-,’ opening on April 12, 2025 (Saturday) has been released today. In addition to standard tickets, we will also be offering a special ticket that includes an exclusive exhibition-original tote bag.
Special Ticket Sales and Lottery for Opening Days (April 12 & 13, 2025)
- Tickets for April 12 (Sat) and April 13 (Sun) will be available through a lottery system with designated entry times.
- The lottery application period starts on March 8 (Sat) at 10:00 AM.
- For more details, please check the official exhibition website and social media.
Exclusive Visitor Giveaway – Shirow Masamune Mini Illustration Cards (Limited Edition)
Throughout the exhibition period, visitors will receive a special Shirow Masamune Mini Illustration Card (6 different designs, changing by the day of the week). These feature newly drawn artwork for the exhibition, along with illustrations from The Ghost in the Shell, Black Magic, Appleseed, Dominion, and Orion. A must-have collectible for fans!
Exhibition Highlights & Design Collaboration
The exhibition features over 300 original artworks by Shirow Masamune, including rare pieces from The Ghost in the Shell and other iconic works.
Graphic Design: Kei Sakawaki & Hiroaki Hidaka, known for their innovative visual art, having worked on GUCCI’s Bamboo 1947: Then and Now and Jiro Konami’s photo book designs.
Spatial Design: The renowned Torafu Architects, led by Koichi Suzuno and Shinya Kamuro, who have designed TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO and Aesop Minami Aoyama.
Exclusive Pre-Released Original Artwork
Ahead of the exhibition, 11 previously unseen original artworks will be showcased, including:
- THE GHOST IN THE SHELL cover
- Young Magazine Pirate Edition (Nov 1991) main title page (The Ghost in the Shell)
- “Appleseed” Vol.1 teaser poster
- “Dominion ACT.1 Criminal Army” Video Package (Toshiba Video Software)Check the official exhibition website for a sneak peek!
Young Magazine Pirate Edition May 1989 Issue Main Title Page (The Ghost in the Shell) (C) Shirow Masamune / Kodansha
Young Magazine Pirate Edition May 1989 Issue Main Content (The Ghost in the Shell) (C) Shirow Masamune / Kodansha
“Appleseed” Volume 1 Teaser Poster (C) Shirow Masamune / Seishinsha
“Dominion ACT.1 Criminal Army” Video Package (Toshiba Video Software) (C) Shirow Masamune / Seishinsha, Youmex
Ticket Information (General Admission & Online Tickets)
Ticket Type Price (Group Discount/Setagaya Arts Card Discount)
General Admission ¥1,500 (¥1,200)
Seniors (65+), University & High School Students ¥900 (¥720)
Elementary & Middle School Students ¥450 (¥360)
Visitors with Disability ID ¥700 (¥600)
Special Ticket with Exclusive Tote Bag – ¥4,000
*Includes an original exhibition-special tote bag
*Not eligible for any discounts
*Available for all exhibition dates (while supplies last)
*All prices include tax
Exclusive Tote Bag
Visitor Giveaway
Visitors who purchase an admission ticket will receive one Shirow Masamune Mini Illustration Card (1 per person per visit, design changes daily).
Ticket Sales Schedule
Lottery Ticket Sales for April 12 (Sat) & April 13 (Sun)
Lottery Application Period: March 8 (Sat) 10:00 AM – March 16 (Sun) 11:59 PM
Lottery Results Announced: March 19 (Wed)
Convenience Store Payment Deadline: March 22 (Sat) 9:00 PM
No same-day tickets available for these dates
General Ticket Sales (From April 15 Onwards)
Sales Start: March 20 (Thu) 12:00 PM (first come, first served, with designated entry times)
Where to Buy Tickets
e+ (Eplus): https://eplus.jp/setabun2025shirow-ex/
(Online ticket page will be available soon)
Official Exhibition Website: https://www.shirow-masamune-ex.jp
Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/shirow_ex