Original exhibition goods and visitor benefits will also be revealed! The exhibition will be held at the Matsuya Ginza 8th floor Event Square from March 11th (Tue) to March 24th (Mon), 2025!
The 10th Anniversary Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Exhibition will be held at Matsuya Ginza from March 11th (Tue) to March 24th (Mon), 2025. To commemorate the opening of this exhibition, a lottery application has started for Fujita-sensei's autograph session to be held on March 15th (Sat). In addition, the first announcement of 18 items of merchandise and visitor benefits has been released on the exhibition's official website.
Key visual drawn by Fujita-sensei ©Fujita/Ichijinsha
In addition, the Osaka venue will be held at the Daimaru Umeda store from April 9th (Wed) to April 21st (Mon). Ticket details such as the date and time of ticket sales were also announced, along with the fact that Fujita-sensei will be holding an autograph session at the Osaka venue.
[About the autograph session]
To commemorate the opening of this exhibition, we will be holding an autograph session with Fujita-sensei. The lottery for tickets to the Tokyo venue began today, February 14th (Friday) at 5:00 PM. Fujita-sensei will also be holding an autograph session at the Osaka venue! Details of the Osaka venue will be announced at a later date.
Date and time: Saturday, March 15, 2025 14:00-15:30/16:00-17:30
Location: Matsuya Ginza 8th floor Participation fee: 4,600 yen (including tax) (official exhibition pamphlet + exhibition admission fee)
How to apply for a ticket: Apply through Lawson Ticket. https://l-tike.com/wotakoi-ten/
Payment methods: Credit card, various carrier payments, PayPay payment, Chocom lottery application period: February 14th (Friday) 17:00 to February 24th (Monday, holiday) 23:59
Application: L code 35997
Announcement of the results: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 15:00 (collection deadline: the day of the performance)
*The autograph session participation ticket will have a serial number for each time slot.
The meeting time varies depending on your ticket number, so please be sure to check the ticket.
*Participation in the autograph session will be in the order of your ticket number.
*Please note that you may be asked to wait depending on the situation at the venue.
*Please refrain from arriving too early for the meeting time.
*This is sold as a set with the exhibition admission ticket. You can enter the exhibition at any time on the day of the autograph session.
*The item to be signed will be the official exhibition pamphlet (3,300 yen including tax).
*The official exhibition pamphlet will be handed out at the autograph session venue.
[Wotakoi Exhibition Original Goods]
We would like to introduce the first batch of original goods that will be sold to commemorate the exhibition.
Pamphlet ©Fujita/Ichijinsha
Brochure: 3,300 yen (tax included)
The official pamphlet for the 10th anniversary Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku exhibition features manga manuscripts and color illustrations on display, as well as some comments (explanations) from Fujita himself.
In addition, there will be a special manga by Fujita-sensei drawn to commemorate the exhibition, so there is a lot of content to enjoy.
Trading hologram badges ©Fujita/Ichijinsha
Trading hologram badges: 550 yen (tax included)
The badges feature original illustrations of Momose Narumi, Nifuji Hirotaka, Koyanagi Hanako, Kabakura Taro, Nifuji Naoya, and Sakurashiro Hikaru and are made into holographic badges.
Enjoy your daily life with these characters by attaching them to your bags or accessories, or displaying them in your room.
Acrylic diorama © Fujita/Ichijinsha
Acrylic diorama 3,850 yen including tax
The 10th anniversary key visual and 10th anniversary Japanese style version, both drawn by Fujita-sensei, have been turned into acrylic dioramas.
Decorate your room or desk with these characters and enjoy your daily life with them.
Chibi character version B8 hard case ©Fujita/Ichijinsha
Chibi character version B8 hard case 660 yen including tax
The B8-sized case features original chibi character illustrations of Momose Narumi, Nifuji Hirotaka, Koyanagi Hanako, Kabakura Taro, Nifuji Naoya, and Sakurashiro Hikaru.
This hard, clear case is convenient for storing tickets, postcards, etc.
It can store items up to B8 size.
Add new color to your everyday life.
Chibi character version T-shirt ©Fujita/Ichijinsha
Chibi character version T-shirt: 4,378 yen (tax included)
The T-shirts feature original chibi character illustrations of Momose Narumi & Nifuji Hirotaka, Koyanagi Hanako & Kabakura Taro, and Nifuji Naoya & Sakurashiro Hikaru.
It has standard styling and a silhouette that can be used in any situation.
Use it in a variety of situations, from everyday use to special occasions such as events.
Chibi character version BIG zip tote bag ©Fujita/Ichijinsha
Chibi character version BIG zip tote bag 5,478 yen (tax included)
The large zip tote bag features original chibi character illustrations of Momose Narumi, Nifuji Hirotaka, Koyanagi Hanako, Kabakura Taro, Nifuji Naoya, and Sakurashiro Hikaru.
It is made of thick fabric and has a zipper opening, making it suitable for large-capacity storage.
Use it in a variety of situations, from special occasions such as events and trips to everyday use.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may differ.
For the latest merchandise information, please check the official website: www.wotakoi-ten.jp
[About visitor benefits]
Hologram cards (6 types) front © Fujita/Ichijinsha Hologram cards (6 types)
Hologram card (6 types) back © Fujita/Ichijinsha
Hologram cards (6 types)
Visitors to the 10th Anniversary Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Exhibition will receive one hologram card (6 types in total) at random!
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. The design and specifications may differ from the actual product.
*You cannot choose the design.
*This offer is only available to customers with admission tickets.
*The number of bonuses is limited and distribution will end once they are gone.
[Tokyo venue tickets on sale now!]
■ Ticket type: Adults 1,300 yen (1,100 yen), High school students 1,100 yen (900 yen), Elementary and junior high school students 800 yen (600 yen)
*The price in parentheses is the advance ticket price *Prices include tax
■Sales period Advance tickets: Until 23:59 on Monday, March 10 Same-day tickets: 00:00 on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 to 16:30 on Monday, March 24
■How to purchase Tickets will be sold at Lawson Ticket.
URL: https://l-tike.com/wotakoi-ten/
L Code: 35997
*If it is crowded, you may be asked to wait or numbered tickets may be distributed.
* Preschool children are admitted free of charge. Children must be accompanied by a guardian (18 years of age or older) when entering.
* Free admission for persons with disabilities and up to one accompanying person who presents a disability certificate. Please present your disability certificate when entering the venue.
*Free admission for Matsuya card holders (excluding point cards). Please present your Matsuya card upon entry.
[Introduction of the artist and his works]
Author: Fujita Born in Hyogo Prefecture. In 2014, he published "Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku" on the illustration posting site "pixiv", and in the same year, it was chosen as the number one "Web Manga I Want to See Published as a Book" in the "Next Manga Awards". He also recorded the highest number of original comic bookmarks of all time on pixiv.
Work: "Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku"
Whether you're an otaku or not, this is a romantic comedy for you that will make your heart flutter with joy!
Narumi, a closeted fujoshi office lady, reunites with her childhood friend Hirotaka, who is good-looking and competent but a serious game otaku, at her new workplace.
They start dating, but it's difficult for two awkward otaku to have a serious relationship…
The series began posting to "pixiv" in 2014, and began serialization in the online manga magazine "comic POOL" in 2015. It was completed in 2021. The total number of copies of the comics published (including e-books) has exceeded 12 million. It was made into a TV anime in 2018 and a live-action movie in 2020.
[Event Summary]
Exhibition name: 10th Anniversary Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Exhibition Official website: www.wotakoi-ten.jp
Official X: @wotakoi_ten
■Tokyo venue period: March 11th (Tue) to March 24th (Mon), 2025
Venue: Matsuya Ginza 8th floor Event Square Hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm *Closing at 7:30pm on March 16th (Sun) and 23rd (Sun) *Closing at 5:00pm on the final day *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing *Business days and opening hours are subject to change.
For more information, please visit the Matsuya Ginza official website.
Admission fee: Adults 1,300 yen (1,100 yen), High school students 1,100 yen (900 yen), Elementary and junior high school students 800 yen (600 yen)
*Prices in parentheses are advance ticket prices *Free admission for preschool children *Free admission for customers with a disability certificate *Free admission for customers with a Matsuya card
Organized by Matsuya Co., Ltd. Supported by Ichijinsha
■ Osaka venue period: Wednesday, April 9th to Monday, April 21st, 2025
Venue: Daimaru Museum Umeda (15th floor, Daimaru Umeda store)
Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm *Closing at 6:00pm on the last day *Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Admission fee: Adults 1,300 yen (1,100 yen), High school students 1,100 yen (900 yen), Elementary and junior high school students 800 yen (600 yen)
*Prices in parentheses are advance ticket prices. *Free admission for preschool children. *Tickets will be available from Friday, February 28, 2025 via the dedicated URL ( https://l-tike.com/wotakoi_osaka/ ).
Alternatively, they can be purchased at Loppi (L code: 56364) installed at Lawson and Ministop stores nationwide.
Organized by: Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Supported by: Ichijinsha
©Fujita/Ichijinsha
From Matsuya Co., Ltd.'s press release
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