Daimaru Museum<Kyoto>
2027.1.5Tue
2027.1.17Sun

introduction
The 50-year path woven by connecting.
Shaft’s 50 years have been an endless journey of exploration.
By connecting with works and creators, countless inspirations were born, and each one has shaped the world of Shaft as it exists today.
In this exhibition, by tracing the path of connections centered around the 50 turning points that gave birth to “Shaft-ism,” you will be able to experience the origin of its unique expression.
Behind-the-scenes stories of masterpieces, the thoughts of the creators, unpublished original drawings and setting materials.
Please feel the charm and potential of Shaft, built on 50 years of history, as it embarks on a new journey.
COMMENT
On September 1, 2025, animation production company Shaft will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Founded as a finishing company that painted animation cels with paint, we have expanded our scope of work over the years in accordance with changes in the times, and have built a system capable of producing the entire animation production process in-house.
We believe that the studio has grown, and this has led to the acclaim of our works, as each staff member in every department strives to broaden their range of expression and improve their skills, continually taking on challenges to create new animations.
We hope that this exhibition will allow everyone to revisit the feelings they experienced when they first watched our works, while tracing the 50-year path we have walked. We also aim for them to once again feel the passion and challenges that our staff has poured into each piece, which connects to Shaft’s current animation production.
about
- Organizer
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store
- Show Dates
January 5, 2027 (Tue) – January 17, 2027 (Sun)
- Venue
Daimaru Museum <Kyoto> (6th Floor, Daimaru Kyoto Store)
- Opening Hours
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Doors close at 7:00 p.m.)
*On the final day, open until 3:00 p.m. (Doors close at 4:00 p.m.)
exhibit
- Exhibition works
- Mahoromatic (2001)
- Popotan(2003)
- Moon Phase(2004)
- Pani Poni Dash ! (2005)
- REC(2006)
- Negima!?(2006〜)
- Hidamari Sketch(2007〜)
- Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World (2007)
- ef - a tale of memories.(2007〜)
- Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei(2007〜)
- MONOGATARI Series(2009〜)
- Maria Holic(2009〜)
- Natsu no Arashi!(2009〜)
- Arakawa Under the Bridge(2010〜)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica(2011〜)
- Nisekoi(2014〜)
- March comes in like a lion(2016〜)
- Kubikiri Cycle: Aoiro Savant to Zaregoto Tsukai(2016)
- Fireworks,Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? (2017)
- Fate/EXTRA Last Encore(2018)
- Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story(2020〜)
- Assault Lily Bouquet (2020)
- Pretty Boy Detective Club(2021)
- Luminous Witches(2022)
- Virgin Punk Clockwork Girl(2025)
- A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof(2025)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising
and more...!
- Titles of works are in no particular order, with release years in parentheses.
- Event details are subject to change without notice.
- Exhibition Contents Introduction
We present Shaft's 50-year journey divided into three distinct ages: “Shu”, “Ha”, and “Ri”. Discover how countless encounters and challenges have shaped the essence of Shaft.
【Shu - The Age of Founding -】Shaft was founded by Hiroshi Wakao, formerly of Mushi Production, as a finishing (colouring) studio. While supporting the production processes of numerous works, it accumulated experience to become capable of handling the entire animation production process in-house. The finishing techniques were honed through a commitment to creating beautiful visuals for each project, evolving into Shaft's distinctive colour sensibility. As each staff member explored their expressive methods, the studio enhanced its overall capabilities while expanding its organisational structure and network, laying the groundwork for its transition to becoming a prime contractor.
【Ha - The Age of Blossoming -】Kubota Mitsutoshi (current president) assumed the role of Production Director, marking the full-scale launch of Shaft's ventures into prime contractor projects. Through repeated collaborations with creators who shaped Shaft's distinctive style – including Nakamura Ryutaro, Shinbo Akiyuki, Takeuchi Nobuyuki, Watanabe Akio, Oishi Tatsuya, and Onuma Shin – the studio's expressive capabilities underwent a dramatic evolution. The studio's distinctive identity began to crystallise through its recognised signature techniques: rapid-paced editing and meticulously crafted layouts. Internally, the establishment of a Digital Department and a Photography Department consolidated an integrated production system. Through on-set creativity and technological innovation, the essence of Shaft truly blossomed.
【Ri-The Age of Dynamism-】Leveraging cultivated techniques and sensibilities, we advance towards the next generation. With new directors and creators, the possibilities for expression and direction continue to expand. New initiatives are also progressing in organisational structure, such as the establishment of Shizuoka Studio AOI and the expansion of the CG department, while efforts to nurture the generation that will shoulder the future are now in full swing. Centred on the studio's philosophy, works, expression techniques, the creators who underpinned its early output, and the next generation will resonate together, forging new creativity.
ticket
- Admission Tickets(Tax included)
To help manage crowds and ensure visitor safety, this exhibition will operate on a limited-capacity “time-slot reservation system” on the opening day, as well as on weekends and holidays.
Admission will be granted in order of ticket numbers. Gathering times vary depending on your ticket number. Please check the ticket number and gathering time printed on your ticket for details.
[Time-Slot Admission Categories]
January 5 (Tue), 9 (Sat), 10 (Sun), 16 (Sat), and 17 (Sun), 2027, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
*Admission is available at any time except on dates subject to the time-slot system.
- Time-Slot Tickets / General Admission Tickets (Advance)
Adults & College Students: 2,100 yen
Elementary, Middle, and High School Students: 1,400 yen
Admission Ticket with Merchandise (Adults & College Students Only): 7,100 yen - Time-Slot Tickets / General Admission Tickets (Same-Day)
Adults & College Students: 2,300 yen
Elementary, Middle, and High School Students: 1,600 yen
Admission Ticket with Merchandise (General Admission and College Students Only): 7,300 yen
- Limited-Edition Merchandise Details:
“Shaft 50th Anniversary Exhibition” Event Key Visual
Large Acrylic Diorama
Size: Approx. W200 × H152.5 mm
- Admission tickets with merchandise are available exclusively at Lawson.
- When purchasing a “Ticket with Merchandise” at a convenience store register, a “Merchandise Redemption Ticket” will be issued separately from the “Admission Ticket.”
Please be sure to verify that you have both the “Admission Ticket” and the “Merchandise Redemption Ticket.” - We cannot reissue tickets at convenience stores at a later date.
- The merchandise included with the merchandise-included admission ticket is not sold at the venue.
- Merchandise can only be redeemed at the exhibition venue during the event period.
- If you lose your redemption voucher, we cannot exchange it for the merchandise.
- Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual products may differ.
- We do not exchange merchandise for reasons other than defects.
- Merchandise-included admission tickets are available in limited quantities and will be sold out once they run out.

- Sales Schedule
Advance Lottery Registration: Friday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. – Monday, November 23 (holiday), 11:59 p.m.
Winners Announced: Thursday, November 26, 10:00 a.m. – *Tickets must be picked up by Monday, November 30, 11:59 p.m.
General Advance Ticket Sales: Friday, December 4, 10:00 a.m. – Monday, January 4, 11:59 p.m.
Same-Day Ticket Sales: Tuesday, January 5, 10:00 a.m. –
Advance and same-day admission tickets will be sold through Lawson Ticket (at Lawson and Ministop stores).
Date-and-time-specific tickets are available in limited quantities.
Please note that if date-and-time-specific tickets sell out during the advance sale period, same-day tickets will not be available.
Same-day tickets can also be purchased at the venue. However, they will not be sold for time slots subject to the date-and-time-specific system.
Date-and-time-specific tickets and tickets that include merchandise are available exclusively through Lawson Ticket.
*Please note that sales will end once the allotted number of tickets for each day has been reached.
Click here to purchase[Date/Time-Specific Tickets] [General Admission Tickets] [Tickets with Merchandise]
・Lawson Ticket (Lawson and Ministop stores) (L Code: 53802)
goods
A wide range of original merchandise from the SHAFT 50th Anniversary Exhibition is available!
- Please note that some items will not be available for purchase during Part 1 at the Kyoto venue. We appreciate your understanding.
- Details about the merchandise will be in Japanese only.
notice
- Preschoolers are admitted free of charge. However, they must be accompanied by a guardian (18 years of age or older).
(Up to two preschoolers per guardian. Please note that merchandise cannot be purchased at the gift shop.) - Visitors in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian (18 years of age or older).
Accompanying guardians must also have an admission ticket. - Junior high and high school students must present their student handbook, student ID, or other form of identification when purchasing same-day tickets at the venue, so please be sure to bring it with you.
- This exhibition excludes all special benefits for holders of Daimaru and Matsuzakaya credit cards, the Daimaru Matsuzakaya Friends Club Card, and Bridal Circle membership cards, as well as shareholder benefits, customers using the Daimaru Matsuzakaya Preferred Customer Gold Card, and holders of disability certificates, certificates for recipients of medical benefits for specific diseases, Certificates for Recipients of Specific Medical Expenses (Designated Intractable Diseases), and the digital disability certificate “Mirairo ID.” We ask for your understanding in advance.
- Even if you hold a Disability Certificate (Physical Disability Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or Rehabilitation Certificate), a Chronic Childhood Disease Certificate, an Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Certificate, a Certificate of Eligibility for Medical Care for Specific Diseases, a Certificate of Eligibility for Specific Medical Expenses (Designated Intractable Diseases), or the digital disability certificate “Mirairo ID,” you are still required to purchase an admission ticket.
However, up to one accompanying person providing assistance may enter free of charge. - Access to the merchandise area for this event is limited to visitors who have entered the exhibition.
- No changes of any kind—including ticket type changes, refunds, or reissuance—are permitted after purchase.
- Please refrain from reselling tickets for profit (purchasing tickets for resale purposes violates the law and may result in penalties).
Furthermore, the organizer assumes no responsibility for any disputes arising from the transfer or resale of tickets. - We may verify your identity upon entry.
Please be sure to bring a form of identification on the day of the event that bears the same name as the purchaser listed on your ticket. - In the event that the exhibition is canceled due to inclement weather, public transportation disruptions, or other unavoidable circumstances, refunds will be issued; no rescheduling will be available.
We appreciate your understanding. - Please be sure to check the official exhibition website for ticket details and important notices.
As changes may occur without prior notice, please be sure to check the official exhibition website yourself both before purchasing tickets and immediately before your visit.
- Once you leave the venue, you will not be permitted to re-enter.
- There is no time-slot system for entry.
- Information regarding this exhibition is subject to change without notice. Please be sure to check the official exhibition website for the latest information and important notices before visiting.
- Exhibition content, ticket types, admission fees, merchandise, promotional events, and other details may vary by venue.
- Photography is permitted only in designated areas within the venue using cell phones, smartphones, or tablets.
However, please refrain from using flash, selfie sticks, tripods, or other similar devices, as well as from recording video or audio.
Please note that cameras (including SLR and compact cameras) are not permitted.
When taking photos, please be considerate of other visitors and follow staff instructions. - To protect the exhibits and ensure operational safety, large items such as suitcases and carry-on luggage (including carts) are not permitted inside the venue.
Please note that we cannot store your luggage at the venue entrance. - Pets are not permitted inside the venue (except for service dogs such as guide dogs, hearing dogs, and assistance dogs).
- Please set your cell phones to silent mode and refrain from making calls inside the venue.
- Please do not touch the exhibits.
- Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the venue.
Please place plastic bottles, water bottles, and other food and beverages in your bag or purse before entering. - There are no restrooms or smoking areas inside the venue.
- Media coverage may take place during the exhibition.
Photographs and video recordings taken inside the venue may be published or broadcast by the media outlets and on social media. - The organizer assumes no responsibility whatsoever for theft, pickpocketing, or loss of personal belongings.
Please take responsibility for your own belongings and valuables. - Any exchange (giving or receiving) or sale of items related to this exhibition is strictly prohibited within the venue and its surrounding areas.
The organizer assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any disputes or other issues arising between visitors as a result of such activities. - If the venue is crowded, you may be asked to wait before entering.
- Please follow the safety guidelines and staff instructions while inside the venue.
The organizer assumes no responsibility for any accidents resulting from failure to follow staff instructions. - Visitors who fail to follow the safety guidelines or staff instructions may be denied entry or asked to leave.
- If you arrive late during your designated entry time due to unavoidable reasons, such as public transportation delays, you will be permitted entry on that day only; however, please follow staff instructions regarding entry procedures.
- To prevent disturbances to nearby residents and to prevent accidents, we strictly prohibit visitors from arriving the day before (including those who spend the night) or early in the morning.
- The organizer assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any accidents or disputes resulting from spending the night or arriving early in the morning.
- You may not visit the merchandise area exclusively. You may not visit the merchandise area before entering the exhibition hall.
Additionally, you cannot return to the exhibition hall from the merchandise area. - You may make only one purchase at the merchandise area per person per entry.
Furthermore, you cannot make a single payment for multiple people. (The rule is one transaction per person.) - Please be aware that there may be wait times to enter the merchandise area or to make a purchase.
- Admission does not guarantee that you will be able to purchase all items.
While we have prepared sufficient quantities of merchandise, items may sell out. - Purchase limits apply to each item. Please check the venue on the day of the event for details.
- We may impose restrictions on purchase quantities or sales methods, whether before or during the event.
- We cannot answer inquiries regarding inventory (such as current stock levels or expected restocks).
- We do not accept reservations for sold-out items or offer delivery at a later date.
- The product lineup, product names, prices, designs, specifications, and purchase limits are subject to change.
- Product releases may be postponed or canceled.
- The following payment methods are accepted at the merchandise booth. We do not accept transit IC cards.
● Cash (Japanese yen only)
● Select credit cards (Accepted brands: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club)
● Various barcode payment methods (Merpay, d-Barai, PayPay, auPAY, Rakuten Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay) - Products sold at this event are not eligible for Daimaru-Matsuzakaya Card points or Daimaru-Matsuzakaya Gold Card member benefits.
- When receiving your items or change, please be sure to check with the sales staff to confirm that the quantity and amount are correct.
We cannot assist you once you have left the register. - Returns or exchanges after purchase are not permitted, except for defective items. We also cannot accommodate requests related to damage or loss.
- For exchanges of defective items, we will verify the original receipt and the actual product.
We cannot process exchanges if the receipt has been lost. - The resale of merchandise is strictly prohibited.
If resale is discovered, you will be denied entry.
- Please set your cell phones to silent mode and refrain from making calls inside the venue.
- Bringing in or consuming food and beverages is strictly prohibited within the exhibition area.
- Within the venue and its surrounding areas, please refrain from any behavior that may inconvenience other guests, such as exchanging or trading items related to this event, buying or selling goods, or sitting in shared spaces such as aisles.
- The organizer assumes no responsibility for any disputes or other issues arising between guests as a result of such behavior.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Exhibition Website: https://dmdepart.jp/museum/kyoto/shaft-50th/
Inquiries: Daimaru Kyoto Store (Main Number) 050-1790-3000
faq
About exhibition tickets
Advance tickets are available at Lawson Ticket (at Lawson and Ministop stores). You can access them by clicking “Tickets” on this website.
(https://l-tike.com/shaft-50th/ (L Code: 53802))
Same-day tickets are available at Lawson Ticket (at Lawson and Ministop stores). You can access them by clicking “Tickets” on this website.
Please note, however, that tickets are only available for time slots with remaining seats on each day. Please be aware that same-day tickets will not be sold if the event is sold out.
https://l-tike.com/shaft-50th/ (L Code: 53802)
In addition, free admission tickets will be available for purchase at the venue ticket window.
You can purchase up to four exhibition tickets per transaction.
Elementary school students and older must have an admission ticket to enter the exhibition.
Preschoolers do not need an admission ticket but must be accompanied by a guardian (18 years of age or older). (Up to two preschoolers per guardian.)
No, there are no group or senior discounts.
Visitors holding a Disability Certificate (Physical Disability Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or Rehabilitation Certificate), a Chronic Childhood Illness Certificate, an Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Certificate, a Certificate for Recipients of Medical Care for Specified Diseases, a Certificate for Recipients of Medical Expenses for Specified Diseases (Designated Intractable Diseases), or the digital disability certificate “Mirairo ID” are also required to purchase an admission ticket. However, up to one accompanying person providing assistance may enter free of charge.
No changes of any kind—including changes to ticket types, refunds, or reissuances—are permitted after purchase.
Please arrive on the date specified at the time of purchase.
If you arrive after your scheduled entry time, you will not be permitted entry. Please allow ample time for your visit.
Limited goods are handed out at exhibition entry—one per ticket, per person.
Exchanges or returns are not accepted except for defective items.
These bonuses are not sold at the official store.
Ticket inquiries:
https://l-tike.com/contact/
About exhibition entry
Preschool children cannot enter alone.
Minors must purchase tickets and attend only with parental consent.
Please arrive at the meeting time indicated on your admission ticket (10 minutes before your scheduled entry time). If you have a free admission ticket, please arrive during business hours.
You may not enter the premises before business hours.
Please refrain from lining up or reserving spots overnight or early in the morning, as this may cause a nuisance to the neighborhood.
Depending on crowding, entry may take time. Please allow extra time in your schedule.
* If the venue becomes crowded, admission restrictions may be implemented for safety.
Re-entry is not allowed. Please note this in advance.
There are no cloakrooms, luggage storage areas, or coin lockers in the venue.
Please use nearby coin lockers.
There are no restrooms inside the exhibition area.
Food and drinks are not allowed.
Only bottled or sealed beverages for hydration may be brought in if stored inside your bag.
To protect the exhibits, please hydrate only in areas where no items are on display.
Pets are not allowed (service dogs excluded).
If you are bringing a service dog, please contact the email below at least one week before visiting.
Event inquiries:
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Exhibition Website: https://dmdepart.jp/museum/kyoto/shaft-50th/
Inquiries: Daimaru Kyoto Store (Main Number) 050-1790-3000
About the exhibition
It is an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of animation studio SHAFT.
Exclusive displays and official merchandise sales are planned.
No audio guide is available.
This is not a cosplay event, so please be considerate.
Excessive cosplay or items may result in staff intervention.
Additionally, please refrain from changing clothes in nearby facilities’ restrooms or similar places.
To protect the exhibits and ensure the safe operation of the event, the following items are strictly prohibited from being brought into the venue.
- Open flames, items with strong odors, fresh flowers or other perishable goods, and any item deemed dangerous by the organizer
- Suitcases, carry cases, carts, or any large baggage with wheels
- Long objects, replica swords, selfie sticks, or any item that may inconvenience other guests
- PET bottles, water flasks, and other food or beverages
(Exception: Items that can be stored inside your own bag before entry)
Photography and video recording are prohibited except in designated OK areas.
Only noncommercial personal photos using mobile phones/smartphones are allowed.
Some pathways are narrow, please be considerate.
Photos taken in designated areas may be posted for personal use.
Posts with “#シャフト50周年展京都” may be reposted by the official account. We’ll be waiting for everyone’s posts!
About venue facilities
Please enter the building through the entrance or exit of the Daimaru Kyoto Store and take the escalator or elevator to the 6th floor, where you will find the “Daimaru Museum.”
If you have lost an item inside the venue, please contact a venue staff member or the Information Desk on the 1st floor.
Admission is permitted.
Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the exhibition area.
Only sealed beverages kept inside your bag may be brought for hydration. No food or drinks are sold at the event.
To protect the exhibits, please hydrate only in areas where no items are on display.
Additionally, no food or drinks are sold at the event.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire Daimaru Kyoto store.
Click here for details. https://www.daimaru.co.jp/kyoto/service/iroiro.html#anc2
Parking is available.
Click here for details. https://www.daimaru.co.jp/kyoto/access.html
There is a smoking area on the 8th floor of the building.
Click here for details. https://www.daimaru.co.jp/kyoto/floor/8f.html
About goods
You may not visit the merchandise area alone. You may not visit the merchandise area first. Additionally, you may not return to the exhibition hall from the merchandise area.
If you have an exhibition admission ticket, we will direct you to the official store after you have viewed all the exhibits.
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Doors close at 7:00 p.m.)
*On the final day, open until 3:00 p.m. (Doors close at 4:00 p.m.)
At the merchandise booth, you may make only one purchase per person per entry. Additionally, you cannot combine purchases for multiple people into a single transaction.
Please note that accompanying guests and caregivers are not permitted to make purchases. We appreciate your understanding.
Re-entry is not permitted. Please be advised in advance.
Further details will be announced on the official website at a later date.
The following payment methods are accepted at the merchandise booth. We do not accept transit IC cards.
● Cash (Japanese yen only)
● Select credit cards (Accepted brands: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club)
● Various barcode payment services (Merpay, d Pay, PayPay, auPAY, Rakuten Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay)
For more details, please see.
Photography of merchandise is permitted, but video recording is strictly prohibited.
When taking photographs, please be considerate and avoid causing inconvenience to other customers.
We are unable to respond to enquiries regarding stock levels (such as current inventory or expected delivery dates). We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Companions and caregivers are permitted to enter the Official Store.
However, purchases are limited to one transaction per admission ticket.
If you wish to purchase official merchandise at the venue, please purchase an admission ticket.
Please note that we cannot accept returns or exchanges for any reason other than initial defects discovered after purchase.
For exchanges due to initial defects, we will require verification of the original purchase receipt and the item itself.
Please keep your receipt in a safe place. We cannot process exchanges without the receipt.
