I did not know anything about Shigeru Mizuki before visiting. However, collecting all the stamps along the road and going through the museum not only made me appreciate the experience, but the life and story of Mr. Mizuki. He was an extremely talented artist, being able to expertly draw multiple art styles. He has funny quotes and has a quirky way to interject comedy that just works so well, despite it seeming like it's "out of place". Also, he has many quotes that are insightful and wise as well, which the museum shows amongst its pieces. Seeing his perspective of WW2 as well, and how harrowing it was for him and his unlikely survival was captivating, especially since many views from the Axis side aren't publicly shared. This visit made me buy 2 books, and I am excited to...
Read moreChapter 1: Shigeru as a Boy in Sakaiminato Childhood episodes are introduced through autobiographical manga works and videos. Chapter 2: Shigeru Mizuki and the War A section that introduces his harsh wartime experiences through a wealth of materials. In the Mizuki Theater, you can watch a video based on "A Father's War Chronicle Told to His Daughter," an account of his experience of surviving a harsh battlefield. Chapter 3: And a Manga Artist Introduces his life after the war and his path to success as a manga artist. Chapter 4: Yokai drawn by Shigeru Mizuki The popular Yokai Cave has been renewed! Feel the atmosphere of the yokai in the Yokai Cave, where 43 yokai lurk. In the next room, yokai paintings drawn by Shigeru Mizuki are also on display. Chapter 5: The Manga World of Shigeru Mizuki Introducing his representative works such as "Gegege no Kitaro" and "Akuma-kun." Chapter 6: Shigeru Mizuki's Words Introducing his famous quotes such as "Become a lazy...
Read moreIt's just a plan to full fill in my JR west sanyo-san in pass only, But but but... i surprise with this place so much, beside the main road from JR station to museum you will see more than hundred of model character on both side of the road, very funny to take a picture. if you love to collect stamper this town have a special book to collect the special stamper,...
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