Special Exhibition
Evangelion and Japanese Swords
Wednesday, July 3,2013 to Monday (public holiday), September 16,2013
Overview of the exhibition
This exhibition is a collaboration project between swordsmiths across Japan and the Rebuild of Evangelion series. First aired on TV in Japan in 1995, Neon Genesis Evangelion created a social phenomenon, and subsequently, theatrical films were released. November 2012 saw the release of the latest film: Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo. Indeed, the Evangelion series has been supported by many fans.
This exhibition features new swords created by up-and-coming contemporary swordsmiths inspired by the world of the Rebuild of Evangelion series, including “Progressive Knife (sword type),” which is one of the basic weapons of Evangelions, the “EVA TESTTYPE 01 Kabuto,” which is modeled after the armored head of Evangelion Unit-01, and the “Lance of Longinus,” made from Damascus steel.
Japanese swords have been cherished not only as weapons but also as artistic and spiritual embodiments. We hope that this exhibition helps visitors living in the 21st century to contemplate the traditions that should be preserved into the future.
| Special Exhibition Evangelion and Japanese Swords |
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| Sponsorship | Osaka Museum of History Television Osaka, Inc. TV Setouchi Broadcasting Co.Ltd All Japan Swordsmith Association |
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| Plan Cooperation | GROUNDWORKS: | |||||||||
| Cooperation | TSC Create DENGEKI HOBBY |
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| Exhibition period | Wednesday, July 3,2013 to Monday (public holiday), September 16,2013 | |||||||||
| Closed | Tuesday (If Tuesday is a National Holiday, Closed Wednesday), 28 December - 4 January |
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| Hours | 9:30-17:00 (Fridays 9:30-20:00) *Please Enter 30 Minutes Prior To Closing | |||||||||
| Exhibition space | 6th floor, special exhibition room | |||||||||
| Admission fee |
* The prices in parenthesis show the discount fees for groups of 20 individuals or more. * Admission is free for junior high school students or younger individuals, as well as individuals who have disability certificates, etc., (also including one caregiver). * Adult fees apply to individuals aged 65 or older who live in Osaka City. |
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| Number of items exhibited | Japanese swords and relevant items: About 30; figures: three, others (character design: large panels, planning paper: large panels, panels reproducing original pictures from the Rebuild of Evangelion series, etc.) | |||||||||
| official web site | http://www.tv-osaka.co.jp/event/eva-and-swords/ | |||||||||
* Visitors can take photos of the exhibited works, excluding the large panels of planning paper and panels reproducing original pictures from the Rebuild of Evangelion series. When taking photos at the venue, the use of tripods, flashbulbs, or stepladders, etc., is prohibited. Please follow the instructions of staff.