[Takarazuka City] Loved through the ages! A museum where you can enjoy the world of Osamu Tezuka

• Table of Contents
• The peace monument “Phoenix” welcomes you.
• Enjoy traditional items and popular works up close
• Screening of valuable footage and original animation
• Replaced 3 times a year! 2nd floor/Special exhibition room
• Shop at the museum shop to commemorate your visit
• There are about 2,000 books in the library, including overseas versions!
• Experience anime production at the G floor anime studio
• basic information

The peace monument “Phoenix” welcomes you.

Osamu Tezuka spent about 20 years, from the age of 5 to 24, in Takarazuka, a city rich in nature. The Takarazuka City Osamu Tezuka Memorial Museum was established in April 1994, based on the themes of ``love for nature'' and ``respect for life,'' which he continued to express through his numerous works.

Look for the unique exterior inspired by an old European castle and the monument representing Tezuka Manga. The ``Bird of Fire'' spreading its wings into the sky was opened as the ``Takarazuka City Peace Monument'' with the wish that ``peace may be created without war, and all life in the universe may be cherished.'' It is said to have been built the following year.

Let's go inside! The spacious entrance is full of playfulness, both on the ceiling and floor. You'll be greeted by popular characters in the fun stained glass windows, as well as Mr. Tezuka's smiling face adorned with mosaic tiles and the protagonists of special exhibitions (which change three times a year).

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Osamu Tezuka's message (from "Save the Glass Earth") posted at the entrance

Enjoy traditional items and popular works up close

Let's start with the permanent exhibition room on the first floor. The rows of capsules are filled with materials related to Osamu Tezuka's works and items.

There are a total of 40 capsules on display with the motif of the life support equipment that appears in "Phoenix (Future Edition)"! Each capsule contains a story, such as his relationship with Takarazuka, where he spent about 20 years from the age of 5, the insect collecting that fascinated Tezuka, and his valuable medical license.

“I love the world view that I get from the many works!” Visitors from Tokyo stop and take a closer look.

Another highlight of the permanent exhibition room is this “Osamu Tezuka Chronology.” Born in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture in 1928, moved to Takarazuka City when he was 5 years old. From the age of 18 to 60, the total number of titles he has worked on is an impressive 700 works and 150,000 copies!

The long chronology shows that over the past 40 years, the company has tirelessly created a series of works aimed at a wide range of generations.

Screening of valuable footage and original animation

The messenger machine installed at the end of the capsule is constantly showing a valuable video of himself, ``Osamu Tezuka Talks a Lot,'' and a video message by a famous manga artist and anime director, ``Talking about Osamu Tezuka.'' In addition to footage of Fujiko Fujio, Machiko Satonaka, Leiji Matsumoto, and Yoshiyuki Tomino, known for ``Mobile Suit Gundam'', it is truly a sight to behold!

You can sit on a chair and enjoy the view, so it's also recommended for a short break.

In the video hall "Atom Vision" at the back of the first floor, you can enjoy the museum's original animation that changes every month. Characters are vividly painted on the ceiling, making waiting time exciting!

Exit the hall and turn right. The mural overlooking the hallway is a popular photo spot.

Replaced 3 times a year! 2nd floor/Special exhibition room

The special exhibition for spring 2023 is “Knight of the Ribbon: The Story of the Three Sapphires” (on display until June 25th)

Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. The special exhibition room changes every four months and features exhibitions themed around Tezuka's works as well as collaborative projects with popular anime.

A luxurious space where you can see raw manuscripts and original drawings up close

Special exhibitions related to Tezuka's works are held in spring and fall. ``The Firebird,'' ``Buddha,'' ``Black Jack,'' ``Astro Boy,'' and more...exhibitions that captivate fans have become a hot topic (the next theme will be announced on the official website from time to time).

You can enjoy the breath of the work, such as the expression of the lines, the shading of the ink, and the amount of white.

Shop at the museum shop to commemorate your visit

Beyond the exhibition room is a fun shop! It's also a fun time to choose a small gift to commemorate your visit.

Check out the items that can only be purchased here, such as limited edition keychains.

Clockwise from the center of the photo: individually wrapped "Houtantsugi Cookie" (486 yen), "Tamako Senbei" (540 yen) in collaboration with the carbonated rice cracker "Koganeya", and "Chocolate Lang de Chat Cookie" (864 yen), which is limited to the memorial hall. , ``Tezuka Characters mt (masking tape)'' (198 yen).

I ended up buying too many...

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Is there a character you're looking for? "Chocolate Lang de Chat Cookie" (864 yen) contains 35 pieces

Stickers with BJ's signature lines are popular as gifts! “Black Jack Sticker 15 Billion” (550 yen)

There are about 2,000 books in the library, including overseas versions!

“I was finally able to come!” Visitors from Osaka are enjoying Tezuka World

The Tezuka Osamu Library, which many fans visit for fun, is stocked with Osamu Tezuka's manga and related books. Approximately 2,000 books! International versions and Braille versions are also available.

"Information/Anime Search Machine" with a slightly futuristic form. You can freely view a variety of data about Osamu Tezuka himself and his works, as well as most of his anime works! Try playing games with the characters.

Take a breather at a cute flower table surrounded by the world of "Jungle Emperor." Please take off your shoes in the rest area in the back and bring small children with you.

The ``Theme Exhibition Shelf'' is arranged by year based on the theme of ``Osamu Tezuka's works drawn during his Takarazuka period,'' including ``Star System Notebook,'' ``Shin Takarajima,'' the influence of the Takarazuka Revue, and manga covering the stage. It is designed to be even more detailed so that you can enjoy the worldview of the work.

Experience anime production at the G floor anime studio

Now, go to the last floor, G floor. The space is just like Astro Boy's robot factory and has a lot of atmosphere! At the ``Anime Studio'' where computers are lined up, you can enjoy a simple experience creating anime.

Create an original animation by drawing on 2 or 5 pieces of drawing paper (*Please check the official website for details such as implementation times)

I found Mr. Tezuka drawing manga on the stage in the back of the workshop! Yes, this is Osamu Tezuka's work room.

If you can find the moment to look back, you'll be lucky! ?

Let's imitate the character's pose!

Be sure to look for the characters scattered around the garden of the adjacent Takarazuka Cultural Creation Center.

Osamu Tezuka Memorial Museum is easily accessible not only from within Hyogo Prefecture, but also from Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto. You can receive a variety of messages such as Tezuka's passion, his wish for peace, and the preciousness of life from his works that have not faded over time.

Please take advantage of the re-entry system to see, touch, and enjoy Osamu Tezuka's world to your heart's content.

(Writer Kayoko Sotozono)

*This article is information as of April 2023. Prices include tax. Product contents and prices may change.

basic information

Takarazuka City Osamu Tezuka Memorial Museum

Address: 7-65 Mukogawa-cho, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture

Phone number: 0797-81-2970

Business hours: 9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)

Closed: Every Monday (open on holidays, spring break, and summer vacation), year-end (12/29-12/31)

*Other temporary closing days may apply (please check the calendar for opening days) Admission fee: 700 yen (560 yen) for adults, 300 yen (240 yen) for middle and high school students, 100 yen (80 yen) for elementary school students

*The numbers in parentheses are group rates (10 or more people)

Access: Get off at JR/Hankyu Takarazuka Station, walk for about 10 minutes along Hanamichi. Get off at Hankyu Takarazuka Minamiguchi Station, cross Takarazuka Ohashi Bridge and walk for about 7 minutes.

Parking: Use the Takarazuka Cultural Creation Center parking lot (Mitsui Repark, open 24 hours)

*Regular hours (8:00-20:00) Free for the first 20 minutes, 100 yen for every 20 minutes thereafter, maximum 800 yen (500 yen on Wednesdays)

*If you present your parking ticket at the entrance reception desk, you will receive a 1-hour free ticket.

Official website: https://www.city.takarazuka.hyogo.jp/tezuka/index.html

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