In This Corner of the World Exhibition [Photo Report]

In This Corner of the World Exhibition [Photo Report]

Based on Kouno Fumiyo's manga of the same name, the anime film In This Corner of the World (directed by Katabuchi Sunao) premiered in 2016 after crowdfunding a whopping 39 million yen from 3,374 supporters. Well-received elements include not only its beautiful animation, but also its dreamy beginning and development into a tale of perseverance in the face of war, loss, and sorrow.

It’d already been 6 months since it first hit the big screen, but we weren't ready to forget this gorgeous story! Luckily, Tower Records Shibuya kicked off the “Kouno Fumiyo: ‘In This Corner of the World’ Exhibition”, which features over 130 original pieces of color illustrations, scripts, unreleased scenes from the manga, and more.

We stepped into SpaceHACHIKAI (Tower Records’ fittingly named 8th floor event area) to find Suzu greeting visitors.

Even for those who didn’t have a clear idea of the story, it was impossible to step away from these illustrations without an idea of Suzu’s sweet and steadfast personality.

Living through bad times...

… and good times too.

Besides this treasure trove of original manga images, there was also a selection of fascinating displays, perfect for those who love getting a peek behind the scenes.

Greetings from Kouno Fumiyo herself!

Black-and-white manga frames are definitely works of art by themselves, but these colored corners of the world brought a different charm to the table.

Although it was difficult to tear ourselves from all of the amazing illustrations, we consoled ourselves by taking a look at the equally gorgeous merchandise!

While it was definitely a hugely rewarding experience for fans of the movie or manga, this exhibition conveyed to all the wonders of Suzu’s story, both ordinary and extraordinary. Finally, visitors were truly able to walk away with a deeper insight into how fleeting - yet beautiful - life can be.

For more In This Corner of the World goodness, take a look at our full album below!

This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article with photography by Hara T.

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